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Jim is the typical all-American guy — a macho "everyman" — with a soft spot for his beautiful wife and children. Jim's boyish bravado and humorous antics keep a certain level of turmoil in their home, but there's never a doubt that this "opposites attract" couple are in their marriage for keeps!
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Jim is the typical all-American guy — a macho "everyman" — with a soft spot for his beautiful wife and children. Jim's boyish bravado and humorous antics keep a certain level of turmoil in their home, but there's never a doubt that this "opposites attract" couple are in their marriage for keeps!
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Episode 1
The fifth season premieres with Jim sneaking off to a Cubs game with Kyle instead of taking him to his first day of kindergarten.
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Guest stars Tammy Townsend, Robert Belushi, Michael Krepack, Meredith Cross
Episode 2
Jim worries that Cheryl's romantic expectations will increase when his new brother-in-law, Ryan, showers Dana with flowers and gifts. But then Jim learns that a special blues tape Cheryl supposedly made for him when they were dating, and that made him fall in love with her, was actually made for her by an old boyfriend
Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Mitch Rouse, Tony Braunagel, David Pasquesi
Episode 3
Jim worries that Cheryl's romantic expectations will increase when his new brother-in-law, Ryan, showers Dana with flowers and gifts. But then Jim learns that a special blues tape Cheryl supposedly made for him when they were dating, and that made him fall in love with her, was actually made for her by an old boyfriend.
Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Tony Braunagel, David Pasquesi, Shannon Floyd
Episode 4
When Cheryl wins two tickets to visit Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion in a charity-raising contest that Jim secretly entered her in, she decides to take Dana instead of him.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Marisa Petroro, Hugh Hefner, Jodi Ann Paterson, Wylie Small
Episode 5
Out-of-shape Jim enters a 10K marathon to teach Kyle, who wants to quit basketball, a lesson about not being a quitter -- but he cheats to get first to the finish line.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Tammy Townsend, Jamison Belushi, Willie Amakye
Episode 6
Cheryl, upset that Jim thinks her daily anecdotes are boring, steals Dana's story about meeting Oprah. Jim, now determined to out-do Cheryl, makes up a story about his construction office catching fire. But when Cheryl take the kids to see the damage, Jim and Andy, who are scrambling to make it look authentic, end up setting a real fire.
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Guest stars Mitch Rouse
Episode 7
Jim helps Andy pick up a beautiful woman in a bar, but she turns out to be crazy -- and eventually leaves Andy and stalks Jim instead.
Guest stars Cate Cohen, Laurel Green, Katie Lohmann
Episode 8
To teach Jim the value of communication, Cheryl doesn't speak to him for three days.
Directed by Gerry CohenGuest stars Rosalind Chao
Episode 9
Jim tries to blackmail Dana when he finds out she’s having erotic dreams about him.
Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Mitch Rouse
Episode 10
Cheryl encourages Jim to meet a former girlfriend wants to discuss business for lunch, and then regrets it when she becomes convinced that the old flame has romantic intentions.
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Guest stars Linda Hamilton, Robin Krieger, Molly Beck Ferguson, Mark Gagliardi
Episode 11
When Cheryl and Dana's mother, Maggie, visits for the holidays, Jim and Cheryl compete with Ryan and Dana for her affection
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Guest stars Kathleen Noone, Mitch Rouse
Episode 12
When Jim and Cheryl watch an sex education video that is shown at Ruby's school, Jim realizes that he is watching a young him.
Directed by Larry Joe CampbellWritten by Mitch HunterGuest stars Barry Williams, Kari Coleman, Eva La Dare
Episode 13
Ruby and Gracie want to get their ears pierced but Cheryl believes that this will lead to the girls growing up too quickly and convinces Jim. Jim and Cheryl renew their wedding vows and Jim walks down the aisle with an earring.
Directed by Jim BelushiWritten by Bob NickmanGuest stars Loudon Wainwright III
Episode 14
It's Jim's birthday and he gets upset when Cheryl gives him gifts he does not want, but is really happy when Kyle give him a stick for his birthday.
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Episode 15
Cheryl and Jim get into a disagreement about Erik Estrada, and Jim tries to prove that the incident that occurred ten years ago was not wrong.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Roxanne Beckford, Erik Estrada, Mitch Rouse
Episode 16
Cheryl believes she's attending a tasteful lingerie party, but is shocked to learn the hostess is selling sex toys and Cheryl buys one, but won't tell Jim.
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Mitch HunterGuest stars Mitch Rouse, Tony Braunagel, Laurel Green
Episode 17
Jim gets mad when he finds out that his neighbor Julie has been writing children books and basing them about him.
Directed by Kimberly Williams-PaisleyGuest stars Julie Newmar
Episode 18
Jim makes his own neighbour cry with complaining about his backyard barbeque, so he ends up taking polite lessons from Andy, in order to become a better person.
Directed by Bob KoherrGuest stars Jeanne Chinn, H. Richard Greene
Episode 19
Jim believes that Bill, the father of one of Rubys and Gracies classmates is actually his real father that abandoned Jim when he was a child.
Guest stars Austin Majors, Joseph Bologna, Caitlin Dulany, Chris Barnes
Episode 20
Cheryl gives her best to assure herself a spot on the Church Committee, and in order to get that, she forbids Jim to do his annual "Green Man" routine on St. Patrick's day. However, her plans are ruined when she gets arrested.
Directed by Larry Joe CampbellGuest stars Mitch Rouse, Tony Braunagel, Joe Gnoffo
Episode 21
When Andy stars playing chess with Ryan on a regular basis, Jim is convinced that he is losing his best friend.
Guest stars Mitch Rouse, Robert Belushi, Bruce Jarchow, Jason Stewart
Episode 22
When a proud and happy Ryan announces that Dana is pregnant, Jim warns him of Dana's upcoming hormone swings, and ends up dreaming that he is pregnant.
Directed by Bob KoherrGuest stars Mitch Rouse, Tony Braunagel, Marc Evan Jackson, Katrina Lenk, Sue Nelson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jim BelushiJim
Courtney Thorne-SmithCheryl
Kimberly Williams-PaisleyDana
Larry Joe CampbellAndy
Taylor AtelianRuby
Billi BrunoGracie
Conner RayburnKyle
ABCUnited States
Touchstone TelevisionUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
