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Season 1
1 :01x01 - Pilot (Oct/03/2001)
In the premiere episode, six-year-old Ruby suffers separation anxiety during her first week of kindergarten and won't let Cheryl leave the classroom. Jim boasts the situation just needs the emotionally strong heart of a dad. But when he finds he doesn't have the willpower to leave Ruby at school in tears, and the teacher insists he leave, Jim comes up with his own questionable solution. He transfers Ruby to a new school where he sits with her all day. To top it all off, he keeps this a secret from Cheryl to protect his pride.
Guest Stars: Anthony Toro as Kyle, Brian Toro as Kyle, Mary Kathleen Gordon (1) as Mrs. Carter, Katie O'Rourke as Carrie
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman
 
2 :01x02 - No Nookie (Oct/10/2001)
Tired of rushing to have sex in whatever few moments they can spare, Cheryl arranges a romantic getaway to the Bahamas. Dana will babysit the kids, leaving Cheryl and Jim free to rekindle their romantic flame. Cheryl even convinces Jim to abstain from sex for three weeks, until they get to the Bahamas. The trip falls apart, though, when Dana realizes that she cannot babysit the kids due to a business trip.

Meanwhile, Andy builds a tree house for Grace and Ruby, and gets a little carried away.
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes
 
3 :01x03 - The Cat Came Back (Oct/17/2001)
Cheryl is upset by the death of her cat, Mr. Feeney. She asks Jim to give the cat a proper burial, but he sticks the cat in the freezer so he can watch a football game. Cheryl discovers the cat, and she is upset by Jim's insensitivity.
Guest Stars: Ed Lover as Ed, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Danny Breen as Danny
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Tracy Gamble
Songs: (Unknown artist) -- Amazing Grace
 
4 :01x04 - Anniversary (Oct/24/2001)
Jim persuades Dana to buy a gift for Cheryl for their tenth anniversary. Dana chooses a beautiful charm bracelet, with little trinkets symbolizing the special moments in Jim and Cheryl's relationship. Cheryl loves the gift from Jim, until she discovers that Dana was the one who really bought it. She is upset that her husband doesn't know her well enough to buy her a nice gift. Cheryl says that she'd like whatever Jim bought her, as long as it came from the heart.

Just to spite his wife, Jim comes home with a replacement gift - a giant-screen TV. To his surprise, Cheryl actually loves the new gift.
Guest Stars: Tony Braunagel as Tony, Christopher Moynihan as Chris
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Todd J. Greenwald, David Feeney
 
5 :01x05 - Unruly Spirits (Oct/31/2001)
Jim sneaks Gracie out for some Halloween trick or treating, though Cheryl has forbidden her to go, and Andy is convinced he's being stalked by a former girlfriend when he receives a series of creepy phone calls and packages.
Guest Stars: Steven Pierce as Fred, Michael McManus (1) as Ben, Soleil Borda as Emma, Ken Magee (1) as Police Officer
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: David Regal
 
6 :01x06 - Cheryl's Old Flame (Nov/07/2001)
Jim sets Dana up with a guy so perfect that even Cheryl falls for him.
Guest Stars: Randall Arney as Dr. Gamble
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Bonnie Kallman
 
7 :01x07 - The Crush (Nov/14/2001)
When Andy decides Dana is responsible for his inferiority complex, he asks her to join him in his therapy - but she falls for his therapist; Jim and Cheryl disagree about letting the kids to have their own TV; Jim admits to riding his motorcycle, breaking a promise he'd made to Cheryl earlier; and Ruby innocently divulges a secret of Cheryl's, exposing a broken promise of hers to Jim.
Guest Stars: Kevin Porter as Kevin, Veronica Puelo as Gabriela
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Richard Cohen (1)
 
8 :01x08 - The Turkey Bowl (Nov/21/2001)
Jim can't tear himself away from a Thanksgiving Day bowling tournament, though Cheryl and her guests anxiously wait to start dinner.
Guest Stars: Garrett Morris (1) as Lewis, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Christopher Moynihan as Chris
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Tracy Gamble
 
9 :01x09 - Andy's Girlfriend (Nov/28/2001)
Andy brings tension to dinner when he announces that, like his new girlfriend, Alicia, he's become a vegetarian. Meanwhile Dana is frustrated when her dream date, a renowned physician, can't seem to commit to more than five minutes.
Guest Stars: Nicole Sullivan as Alicia, Willie Ornelas as Willie, Kevin Ruf as Dr. Josh Nelson, Dweezil Zappa as Joe, Ed Lover as Ed
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Tod Himmel (1)
 
10 :01x10 - An According to Jiminy Christmas (Dec/12/2001)
Cheryl is hurt when her mother gives Dana a cherished heirloom for Christmas, and Ruby and Gracie think Andy, decked out as Santa, is the real thing.
Guest Stars: Kathleen Noone as Maggie
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Tod Himmel (1)
 
11 :01x11 - The Bad Word (Jan/16/2002)
While watching a Bears game, Jim blurts out profanity which is repeated by a little friend of Ruby's and Gracie's, then later by both girls. Jim denies uttering it, but gets busted.
Guest Stars: Carol Pawlak as Mother, Robert Belushi as Pizza Guy, Nicole Kuwahara as Madison, Soleil Borda as Emma, Irene Roseen as Ballet Instructor, Dennis Cockrum as Roland's Dad
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: David Regal
 
12 :01x12 - Model Behavior (Jan/23/2002)
When Ruby is hired for a cookie ad, Jim sees an opportunity for a lucrative modeling career for his daughter.
Guest Stars: Justin Doran as Photographer, John Rubano as Dad, Joshua Wolfe as Alex
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Tracy Gamble
 
13 :01x13 - The Money (Jan/30/2002)
Cheryl decides to go behind Jim's back and loan Andy $1,000 for a downpayment on a new condo.
Guest Stars: Audrey Rapoport as Tracy
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Todd J. Greenwald, David Feeney
 
14 :01x14 - Blow-Up (Feb/13/2002)
When Cheryl has a revealing photo of herself taken as a Valentine gift to Jim, he proudly shows it to all his friends.
Guest Stars: Mary Randle as Michelle, Christopher Moynihan as Chris, Tony Braunagel as Tony, John Rubano as John, Ted Michaels as Kenny
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Mike Dieffenbach
 
15 :01x15 - Racquetball (Feb/27/2002)
When Cheryl reminds Jim that she beat him at racquetball years ago, he claims he was only letting her win to gain her affections, so Cheryl challenges him to a no-holds-barred re-match.
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Richard Goodman
 
16 :01x16 - Under Pressure (Mar/06/2002)
When Jim develops high blood pressure, Cheryl tries to create a stress-free environment.
Guest Stars: Jeffrey King (1) as Dr. Portello
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes
 
17 :01x17 - Date Night (Mar/13/2002)
Jim and Cheryl's quiet night on the town turns into a fiasco, while Andy is cajoled by Dana into doing her delinquent taxes.
Guest Stars: David Greenman as Waiter, DeMorge Brown as Valet
Director: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Richard Greenman
 
18 :01x18 - Birthday Boys (Mar/20/2002)
Jim is compelled to prove his worth by buying his kids an expensive gift after he learns that Dana makes more money than he does.
Guest Stars: Jeremy Rowley as Waiter #1, Aaron Lee as Waiter #3, Jordan Black as Waiter #2
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: David Regal
 
19 :01x19 - The Receipt (Apr/24/2002)
Jim loses a receipt to return a defective DVD player and Cheryl berates him for it — until she discovers that she's the one who lost it.
Guest Stars: Jim Rash as Salesman, Christopher Moynihan as Chris, John Rubano as John, Tony Braunagel as Tony
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Tod Himmel (1)
 
20 :01x20 - Old Friends (May/01/2002)
Jim tries to revisit his wilder days when his old buddy, Danny (guest star Dan Aykroyd ), returns to town.
Guest Stars: Johnny Lee Schell as John, Larry Lee Lerma as Larry, Glen Clark as Glen, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Dan Aykroyd as Danny Michalsky
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman
Songs: Jim Belushi -- Cadillac Man
 
21 :01x21 - Cheryl's Day Off (May/08/2002)
Jim and Andy leave Ruby and Gracie with one of several moms they met at a park while they go to the movies — then they forget who they gave them to! Meanwhile, Cheryl decides to spend the day with Dana at the movies and sees Jim there with Andy and Kyle.
Guest Stars: Elizabeth Anne Smith as Sandy, Hira Ambrosino as Sarah
 
22 :01x22 - No Surprises (May/15/2002)
When Cheryl goads Dana into admitting Jim has planned a surprise party for her, a furious Jim cancels the party. A guilt-ridden Cheryl then decides to throw a party for him on her birthday instead — but Jim is too busy bowling with Chicago Bears football star Brian Urlacher to show up.
Guest Stars: Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Doug Decker as Birthday Party Guest, Brian Urlacher as Himself (Chicago Bears Player)
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Jeffrey B. Hodes, Nastaran Dibai
 

Season 2
23 :02x01 - The Importance of Being Jim (Oct/01/2002)
Cheryl and Jim clash when he breaks a promise to save a digital photo she values.
Guest Stars: Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
24 :02x02 - Cars and Chicks (Oct/08/2002)
Jim claims women aren't capable of getting a good deal on a car, and prophetically, when Cheryl helps Dana buy a new car, it turns out to be a lemon. Dana begs Jim to use his macho influence at the dealership to help her, but instead he allows sexy sales manager Gretchen (Cindy Crawford) to talk him into trading the family van in for a sports car — without consulting Cheryl.
Guest Stars: John Cervenka as Bill, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Cindy Crawford (2) as Gretchen Saudners, Mike Ditka as Himself
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Jeffrey B. Hodes, Nastaran Dibai
 
25 :02x03 - The Baby Monitor (Oct/15/2002)
Cheryl is dying to be "couple friends" with Ted and Janet, some new neighbors. Against Jim's wishes, she sets up a dinner date with the couple. After a pleasant evening and the guests are gone, Jim and Cheryl manage to overhear — on a baby monitor that Cheryl loaned her guests — a conversation Ted and Janet are having about them. Later the conversation goes from innocuous to intimate, but Jim and Cheryl can't tear themselves away from the speaker. So they have to pretend everything's normal at their next get-together with the Janet and Ted (and Ted's 'alter ego,' "Little Winston"), until Jim's big mouth gets him in trouble once again.
Guest Stars: Pat Finn (1) as Ted, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Stacey Travis as Janet
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
26 :02x04 - The Pizza Boy (Oct/22/2002)
Jim's pizza delivery boy moves in with him and Cheryl after the boy's father kicks him out of the house because of his dream of doing standup comedy.
Guest Stars: Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Robert Belushi as Ronnie, Reni Santoni as Tony, Mark Adair-Rios as Emcee
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Eddie Gorodetsky
 
27 :02x05 - The Closet (Oct/29/2002)
Jim is upset when Cheryl's stuff takes over the entire house, leaving him with no private place of his own.
Guest Stars: Tony Braunagel as Tony, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: David Feeney
 
28 :02x06 - Punch & Ruby (Nov/05/2002)
Cheryl is concerned that Jim is being a bad influence on the kids when he takes them to a Bears game and they witness him punching a spectator; but Cheryl's disparaging remarks about her body image put her equally at fault as an example.
Guest Stars: Todd Sandler as Cheese Head, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Berglind Icey as Stewardess
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
29 :02x07 - The Bachelor (Nov/12/2002)
When Dana is picked to be a bachelorette on the reality series The Bachelor, Jim gives her a little advice on how not to be herself.
Guest Stars: Trista Rehn as Herself, Doug Savant as Rick
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
 
30 :02x08 - Father Disfigure (Nov/19/2002)
The charismatic new preacher at Cheryl and Jim's church holds a grudge against Jim for a childhood dodge-ball incident.
Guest Stars: Adam Cagley as Young Jim, Zack Shada as Young Gaylord Pierson, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Chris Elliott as Reverend Gaylord Pierson
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Harry Hannigan
 
31 :02x09 - Thanksgiving Confidential (Nov/26/2002)
When Jim and Cheryl are caught fooling around after hours on the set of their kid's Thanksgiving play, Jim tries to find a way to reinstate Cheryl in the good graces with the PTA.
Guest Stars: Donald Sage MacKay (1) as Greg, Julia Sweeney as Bobbi Coker
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes
 
32 :02x10 - The Christmas Party (Dec/10/2002)
Cheryl and the kids are invited to a neighbor's annual Christmas party, but Jim, who is feuding with the neighbor, isn't invited.
Guest Stars: Stephen Root as ), Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle
Director: Brian K. Roberts (1)
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
33 :02x11 - The Brother-in-Law (Dec/17/2002)
Country singer Brad Paisley guest stars as Dana's new boyfriend, an amazing musician who can get Jim the gig of his dreams — once Andy is out of the way.
Guest Stars: Brad Paisley as Eddie
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Jonathan Stark
 
34 :02x12 - Moral Dilemma (Jan/07/2003)
Jim treats Cheryl to a romantic weekend with money he knows was mistakenly credited to his card.
Guest Stars: Oleg Stefan as Sasha, Mark Capri as Hotel Manager, Vahe Bejan as Vova
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Mark Driscoll
 
35 :02x13 - You Gotta Love Somebody (1) (Jan/21/2003)
Cheryl and Jim try to play matchmaker to a cop and his female partner (Dan Aykroyd and Laraine Newman), and Jim and Cheryl's memory of how they met doesn't mesh with the recollections Andy and Dana have, on a special one-hour episode.
Guest Stars: Jill Matson as Patty, John Rubano as John, Christopher Moynihan as Chris, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Brad Paisley as Chad, Dan Aykroyd as Officer Danny Michalsky, Laraine Newman as Officer Laraine Elkin, Paul Vinson as Bouncer
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
Songs: Jim Belushi -- Angel
 
36 :02x14 - You Gotta Love Somebody (2) (Jan/21/2003)
Cheryl and Jim try to play matchmaker to a cop and his female partner (Dan Aykroyd and Laraine Newman), and Jim and Cheryl's memory of how they met doesn't mesh with the recollections Andy and Dana have, on a special one-hour episode.
Guest Stars: Jill Matson as Patty, Christopher Moynihan as Chris, Tony Braunagel as Tony, John Rubano as John, Brad Paisley as Chad, Dan Aykroyd as Officer Danny Michalsky, Laraine Newman as Officer Laraine Elkin, Paul Vinson as Bouncer
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
Songs: Jim Belushi -- Can't Get Out Of It, Jim Belushi -- Have Love Will Travel
 
37 :02x15 - The Smell of Success (Jan/28/2003)
Cheryl isn't very supportive of Jim's latest invention, a flatulent doll named "Gassy Gus."
Guest Stars: Philip Bolden as Kid, Andre Ware as Fireman, Ben Falcone as Process Server, Andrea Walters as Mrs. Ganzel
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes
 
38 :02x16 - Slumber Party (Feb/04/2003)
When Cheryl gets sick on the day of Ruby's birthday party, Jim is stuck trying to entertain a house full of little girls.
Guest Stars: Sara Alcaraz as Girl #1, Kyle Chavarria as Ashley (Girl at Party)
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Sylvia Green
Songs: Britney Spears -- I'm Just A GIrl
 
39 :02x17 - The Ring (Feb/11/2003)
When Jim and Cheryl run into his old girlfriend, Jim worries that Cheryl may find out the truth about his past when she invites the woman to dinner.
Guest Stars: Crystal Bernard as Lisa
Director: Micheline Lanctot
Writer: David Feeney
 
40 :02x18 - Wonder Woman (Feb/18/2003)
When Cheryl is mugged while shopping, Jim goes into protective overdrive.
Guest Stars: Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Jeff Lewis (1) as Bill
Director: Peter Beyt
Writer: Ron Hart
 
41 :02x19 - The Pass (Feb/25/2003)
A childhood buddy of Jim's who "has it all" hires Jim to design his expensive new home. A resentful Jim doesn't want to take the job at first, until he learns the guy wants something that "belongs" to Jim — Cheryl.
Guest Stars: Kevin Sorbo as Darryl Buckner
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: David Feeney
 
42 :02x20 - Dana Gets Fired (Mar/11/2003)
Jim stands up to Dana's caustic boss — and gets her fired — and Andy has trouble delegating the arrangements for his birthday party.
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
43 :02x21 - Bo Diddley (Apr/01/2003)
Jim is torn between holding a nervous Cheryl's hand through her two-hour dental surgery or meeting his hero — blues legend Bo Diddley.
Guest Stars: Bo Diddley as Himself, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Robin Krieger (1) as Marilyn Grannis, Steve Susskind as Dr. Inglove
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
44 :02x22 - Deal with the Devlins (Apr/01/2003)
Jim and Cheryl are conflicted when their new friends turn out to be obnoxious — but are also able to get free Bears season tickets and discounts on hot tubs.
Guest Stars: Tim Bagley as Tim Devlin, Laken Blevins as Ally Devlin, Cynthia Stevenson as Cindy Devlin
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
45 :02x23 - The Helmet (Apr/08/2003)
Jim refuses to spend money for a new dryer for Cheryl, but he secretly spends money for pricey sports memorabilia online, which Cheryl discovers when she simultaneously bids against Jim for a Chicago Bears helmet for his birthday.
Guest Stars: Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: David Feeney
 
46 :02x24 - No Harm No Fowl (Apr/29/2003)
When Gracie adopts an abandoned bird, the household cries fowl about the annoying addition to the family.
Guest Stars: Angee Hughes as Ginger Curran, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Ted Michaels as Kenny, Ryan McPartlin as Bob, Jack Coleman as Sean Curran
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Harry Hannigan
 
47 :02x25 - About a Girl (May/06/2003)
Dana pretends to be Ruby's mother to gain the interest of a single dad she met in the park.
Guest Stars: Matt Roth as Michael, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Megan Taylor Harvey as Olivia
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
48 :02x26 - Mom's Boyfriend (May/13/2003)
When Cheryl's recently widowed mother, Maggie, introduces her fiancÈ to the family, Cheryl and her siblings are wary of their whirlwind romance.
Guest Stars: Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, John Getz as Frank, Kathleen Noone as Maggie, Anastasia Sakelaris as Venus
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Mark Driscoll
 
49 :02x27 - Vegas, Baby (1) (May/20/2003)
On a family trip to Vegas, Cheryl secretly plans a reunion with Jim and his estranged sister, Roxanne (Jennifer Coolidge), on the special, one-hour season finale.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Coolidge as Roxanne, Tom Cassell as Gondolier, Steve Murphy (1) as Elvis Impersonator, Cyndi Martino (1) as Waitress, Betty Bunch as Justice of the Peace, Wayne Newton as Himself
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
50 :02x28 - Vegas, Baby (2) (May/20/2003)
On a family trip to Vegas, Cheryl secretly plans a reunion with Jim and his estranged sister, Roxanne, on the special, one-hour season finale.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Coolidge as Roxanne, Steve Murphy (1) as Elvis Impersonator, Loren Lazerine as Evan, Eric Payne as Contractor, Wayne Newton as Himself
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes
 

Season 3
51 :03x01 - The Errand (Sep/23/2003)
Jim tries to prove his competence at running errands for Cheryl, but soon realizes that he's becoming her fetch-it boy. And Andy, in the meantime, thinks that flashing his wedding ring around will somehow transform him into a "chick magnet."
Guest Stars: Steve Nevil as Customer, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Andy Morrow as Jason
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: David Feeney
 
52 :03x02 - The Packer Ball (Sep/30/2003)
When Jim's son becomes attached to a Packers football, Jim tries to turn him into a Bears fan instead.
Guest Stars: Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Ted Michaels as Kenny, Reginald James as Contruction Worker #1, Robert Belushi as Older Kyle, Christopher T. Wood as Counter Guy, Jeffrey Scott Kelly as Customer #1, Mark Beltzman as Customer #2, Michael Balin as Contruction Worker #3, Christopher Gehrman as Contruction Worker #2, John Maynard (2) as Contruction Worker #4
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
53 :03x03 - We Have a Bingo (Oct/07/2003)
Jim wrestles with his conscience after he cheats at a church fundraiser bingo game.
Guest Stars: Chris Elliott as Reverend Gaylord Pierson, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Parishioner, Eve Brenner as Old Lady Myer
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: John D. Beck (1), Ron Hart
 
54 :03x04 - Getting to Know You (Oct/14/2003)
When a girlfriend of Cheryl's gets an expensive necklace from her husband, Cheryl presses Jim to do the same for her.
Guest Stars: Jim Ishida as Salesman, Mark Beltzman as Beltzman, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Chris Dollard as Chris
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
55 :03x05 - The Lemonade Stand (Oct/21/2003)
Jim encourages Gracie and Ruby to earn money for new scooters by opening a lemonade stand, but he doesn't anticipate fierce competition from the neighbor kid's stand — and his parents.
Guest Stars: Hunter Gomez as Jules Driscoll, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Kevin Chamberlin as Wallace Driscoll, Grace Rowe as police officer, Robin Krieger (1) as Marilyn Crannis, Jane Lynch as Janice
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
56 :03x06 - ABC's and 123's (Oct/21/2003)
Jim tells Ruby's teacher that Cheryl is illiterate in order to lessen his struggling daughter's homework load.
Guest Stars: Elizabeth Anne Smith as Sandy, Hira Ambrosino as Sarah, Brooks Almy as Mrs. Tanner
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Warren Bell
 
57 :03x07 - Dana Dates Jim (Oct/28/2003)
Dana falls for a guy just like Jim — but she denies the similarities.
Guest Stars: Jeremy Rowley as Raggedy Ann, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, James McCauley as Hank
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Harry Hannigan
 
58 :03x08 - Scary Movie (Nov/04/2003)
Gracie and Ruby have nightmares after Jim secretly takes them to see a scary movie.
Guest Stars: Andrea Walters as Mrs. Ganzel
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes
 
59 :03x09 - The Imaginary Friend (Nov/11/2003)
Jim creates an imaginary friend to avoid going to a couple's baby shower with Cheryl.
Guest Stars: Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Deji Olasimbo as Messenger
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: David Feeney
 
60 :03x10 - Paintball (Nov/18/2003)
Cheryl cajoles Jim into attending a couples cooking class, which turns into a disaster, so she lets Jim pick out the next couples activity — paintball.
Guest Stars: Mary Gross as Cynthia Cookson
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Jeffrey B. Hodes, Nastaran Dibai
 
61 :03x11 - The Empty Gesture (Nov/25/2003)
Cheryl feels very much taken for granted as she prepares Thanksgiving dinner this year, especially when she gets stranded on the roof retrieving a tablecloth Jim had fashioned into a Halloween ghost — and no one notices her absence until she unhooks the satellite. To make amends, Jim tells her that he, Dana and Andy will prepare the holiday feast. He assumes the mere gesture will be enough, and so doesn't bother to actually make the dinner. Unfortunately, neither does Cheryl.
Guest Stars: Lynne Marie Stewart as Sister Eileen, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Kevin Kirkpatrick as Homeless Man
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Warren Bell
 
62 :03x12 - Rules of Engagement (Dec/02/2003)
Cheryl caters to Jim's every whim to make amends for a big fight they had the night before — except Jim doesn't remember the fight at all.
Guest Stars: Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
63 :03x13 - Secret Santa (Dec/09/2003)
Dana admits to Cheryl that she can't afford to buy Jim a Christmas present, so Cheryl lets Dana put her name on one of the presents she bought for him. Dana innocently picks out Cheryl's big present to Jim, but when Jim is thrilled with the gift, Dana is ready to take all the credit for it.
Guest Stars: Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
64 :03x14 - House for Sale (Jan/06/2004)
The Devlins return to haunt Jim and Cheryl when they decide to put a bid on the house across the street.
Guest Stars: James Kiriyama-Lem as House Inspector, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Cynthia Stevenson as Cindy Devlin, Tim Bagley as Tim Devlin
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
65 :03x15 - Dana Dates the Reverend (Jan/27/2004)
Dana falls for the Reverend Pierson after he sets her up with a promising job lead.
Guest Stars: Michelle Hurd as Kitson, Robert Belushi as Waiter, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Bowling Guy, Bea Nordella as Parishioner, Chris Elliott as Reverend Gaylord Pierson
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Harry Hannigan
 
66 :03x16 - The Best Man (Feb/10/2004)
Jim tries to convince his nervous friend, Danny (Dan Aykroyd), not to back out of his wedding plans with Laraine (Laraine Newman).
Guest Stars: Dan Aykroyd as Danny Michalsky, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, John Rubano as John, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Mark Beltzman as Beltzman, Tracy Newman as Folksinger, Nicholas Hormann as Doctor, Robert Joseph (2) as Paramedic, Laraine Newman as Laraine, Doug Budin as Queer Guy
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
Songs: Jim Belushi -- 300 Pounds of Joy
 
67 :03x17 - Cheryl Sings (Feb/17/2004)
Cheryl tries to impress her braggart cousin, Mindy (Rachel Harris), by telling her that she is the singer in Jim's band.
Guest Stars: Tom Cano as Eric, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Mark Beltzman as Beltzman, John Rubano as John, Rachael Harris (1) as Mindy, Dayna Devon (1) as Mrs. Thaddeus Dempsey
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Bob Nickman
Songs: Tina Turner -- Rollin on the RIver
 
68 :03x18 - When You Wish to Be a Star (1) (Feb/24/2004)
Dana's first task in her new ad agency job is to cast the perfect TV family for Disney's cruise line. Cheryl and the kids get the job, but for the role of "dad" Dana's new boss picks a handsome actor over Jim.
Guest Stars: Michelle Hurd as Kitson, Ingo Rademacher as Ted
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
 
69 :03x19 - When You Wish to Be a Star (2) (Mar/02/2004)
Dana's first task in her new ad agency job is to cast the perfect TV family for Disney's cruise line. Cheryl and the kids get the job, but for the role of "dad" Dana's new boss picks a handsome actor over Jim, on a two-part story arc.
Guest Stars: Ingo Rademacher as Ted, Roberta Hanlen as Passenger, Michelle Hurd as Kitson
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: John D. Beck (1), Ron Hart
 
70 :03x20 - No Crime, But Punishment (Mar/09/2004)
Gracie's recent misbehavior spree makes Jim think she's lying when she claims her new Gameboy was a gift from a new friend.
Guest Stars: Austin Rogers as Kid, Stella Hudgens as Annie, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Police Officer
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
71 :03x21 - The Baby (Mar/16/2004)
Jim's sister, Roxanne (Jennifer Coolidge), shows up on his doorstep — pregnant — and Andy discovers he may be the father.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Coolidge as Roxanne, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Glenda Morgan Brown as Nurse, Frances Callier as Lamaze Instructor (Trudy), Rick Overton as Rick
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: David Feeney
 
72 :03x22 - Who's The Boss? (Mar/30/2004)
Andy resents a rich, bossy client (Nana Visitor), then dates her.
Guest Stars: Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Nana Visitor as Veronica
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
73 :03x23 - The Truck (Apr/06/2004)
Cheryl ask Jim to use his truck to transport a giant paper-mâché grizzly bear the girls made for "spirit week" to their school -- except Jim just lost his truck in an arm wrestling match and, in a gesture of macho pride, refuses to ask for it back.
Guest Stars: Taylor Michaels as Lloyd, Brenda Julian as Woman in Bar, Andy Morrow as Jason
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Terry Mulroy
 
74 :03x24 - The Toilet (Apr/27/2004)
Cheryl promises to take Jim's opinions seriously when she decides to remodel the bathroom, until Jim insists it include a hideous high-tech stainless steel toilet -- that talks.
Guest Stars: Tim Kazurinsky (1) as Salesman Lenny, James Earl Jones (1) as the Royal Flush XP Toilet
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Harry Hannigan
 
75 :03x25 - Trashed (May/04/2004)
Pack rat Cheryl asks Jim to rent a storage unit to house seven years' worth of the kids' art projects, but Jim refuses to pay the fee, so he tosses everything out, thinking Cheryl won't notice -- until she needs some of the projects for a special retirement party for Ruby's art teacher.
Guest Stars: Barbara Dodd as Mrs. Reifschneider, Frank Potenza as Himself, Connor Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Garret Sullivan (1) as Kyle, Carla Renata as Sherri
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Jeffrey B. Hodes, Nastaran Dibai
 
76 :03x26 - The Marriage Bank (May/11/2004)
Thinking it might get Cheryl to let him go on a fishing trip with Andy, Jim makes a "deposit" in the "marriage bank" by agreeing to go to a couples seminar with her. Jim's plans are foiled, however, when Dr. Ted, the marriage guru, declares the whole marriage bank mentality unhealthy and Cheryl learns Jim's real motives — so that Dr. Ted must intervene.
Guest Stars: Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Ted, Todd Tesen as Todd
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
77 :03x27 - Everyone Gets Dumped (May/18/2004)
Tensions rise when Cheryl discovers that Dana is dating one of her ex-boyfriends, Doug, who dumped her without explanation 15 years ago. When Jim learns that Doug has season tickets to the Cubs, bygones are bygones and he's suddenly Doug's best friend. But when Doug, characteristically, ends up dumping Dana — and Jim too - they all vow to get to the truth about Doug.
Guest Stars: Ed Quinn as Doug
Director: Chris Brougham (1)
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
78 :03x28 - The Swimming Pool (1) (May/25/2004)
During a heat wave, Jim, the kids, Dana, Andy and Andy's new girlfriend sneak into a vacationing neighbor's pool to beat the heat -- despite Cheryl's initial protests. But then Cheryl starts sneaking over to the pool by herself and hides this from everyone else.
Guest Stars: Tony Braunagel as Tony, John Rubano as John
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
79 :03x29 - The Vast Difference (2) (May/25/2004)
Cheryl asks Jim to get a vasectomy after a pregnancy scare. Jim reluctantly agrees, but chickens out right before the procedure. When Cheryl lavishes him with praise for his unselfish move, he can't admit to her that he didn't go through with it, on the season finale.
Guest Stars: Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson
Director: Charles Kanganis
Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes
 

Season 4
80 :04x01 - A Hole in One (Sep/21/2004)
Cheryl wants Jim to give up his vices so he can get her pregnant.
Guest Stars: Jim Toth as Jim T., Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson, Mark Beltzman as Beltzman, Tony Braunagel as Tony
Director: Charles Kanganis
Writer: Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes
 
81 :04x02 - The Effort (Sep/28/2004)
When Cheryl's surprise romantic evening for Jim cuts into his planned TV boxing match, he dispatches her by getting her drunk.
Guest Stars: Conner Rayburn as Kyle, Nicole Neith as Talia
Director: Charles Kanganis
Writer: David Feeney
 
82 :04x03 - The Grill (Oct/12/2004)
Jim gives Andy an old barbeque, then turns around and wants him to pay for it.
Guest Stars: Charlie Hartsock (1) as Police Officer, Conner Rayburn as Kyle, Willie Amakye as Delieveryman
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
83 :04x04 - The Garage Door (Oct/19/2004)
Cheryl and Dana are forced to smash their way out of a locked garage, because they ignored Jim's lesson on how to open the door from the inside.
Guest Stars: Ingrid Sanai Buron as Sheila, Conner Rayburn as Kyle, Christian S. Anderson (7) as Man
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
84 :04x05 - Dress to Kill Me (Oct/26/2004)
Jim worries that Kyle is becoming a sissy when the boy insists on wearing a Cinderella costume for Halloween.
Guest Stars: Benjamin Bryan as Kid No. 2, Richard Willgrubs as Father, Kurt Doss as Kid #1, Kinga Philipps as Adult Ruby, Sarah Cole Sommers as Adult Gracie, Robert Belushi as Adult Kyle, Conner Rayburn as Kyle
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Warren Bell
 
85 :04x06 - Father-Daughter Dance (Nov/09/2004)
Jim feels hurt when Ruby invites Andy to the father-daughter dance instead of him.
Guest Stars: Kyle Chavarria as Ashley
Director: Charles Kanganis
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
86 :04x07 - Plot Twist (Nov/16/2004)
Cheryl's mother, Maggie (Kathleen Noone), wants Jim, Cheryl and the family to rest someday in a family plot she reserved years ago, but Jim insists on his own family plot -- then secretly reserves a plot for himself next to a star football player.
Guest Stars: Andrew Hawtrey as Worker, Mark Brandon Anderson (1) as Bronko, Kathleen Noone as Maggie
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
87 :04x08 - The Hunters (Nov/23/2004)
To prove his worth as a man, Jim -- along with Andy -- hunt a turkey for Thanksgiving, but on the hunt Jim is pursued by a legendary 40-lb. psychotic bird christened "Angry Pete."
Guest Stars: Jack Donner as Old Man, Michael Rothhaar as Dwayne, | Uncredited: Dave Coulier as Angry Pete
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Jana Hunter (1), Mitch Hunter (1)
 
88 :04x09 - Poking The Bear (Nov/30/2004)
Cheryl's gynecologist forbids her from having sex with Jim until the time is right to get pregnant, and Jim eats crow in order to win a huge account from a blowhard potential client (Tom Arnold).
Guest Stars: Tom Arnold as the client, Stacy Stas as Cheerleader #2, Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson, Christina Cindrich as Cheerleader
Director: Charles Kanganis
Writer: John Beck (1), Ron Hart
 
89 :04x10 - Stalking Santa (Dec/14/2004)
Jim tangles with a department store Santa after the two are involved in a parking lot fender bender. Unfortunately, Jim's kids witness the skirmish and are fearful Santa won't leave them any gifts for Christmas.
Guest Stars: Tim Kazurinsky (1) as Store Santa's Elf, Tim Kazurinski (1) as elf, Bruce Jarchow as driver/Santa
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Tim Kazurinsky (1)
 
90 :04x11 - Sympathy From the Devlins (Jan/11/2005)
Jim, an overly superstitious sports fan, believes that his former wacky neighbors, the Devlins, bring luck to the Bulls when they watch the game with him.
Guest Stars: Cynthia Stevenson as Cindy Devlin, Sean Hogan as Josh Devlin, Tim Bagley as Tim Devlin
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
 
91 :04x12 - Nanny-Cam (Jan/18/2005)
Jim buys a nanny-cam to spy on a sitter he didn't want Cheryl to hire, but instead catches Cheryl on tape hiding money from him. When Cheryl finds Jim's tape, she buys a nanny-cam to spy on him.
Guest Stars: Barbara Dodd as Mrs. Nelson
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
92 :04x13 - The Jealous Husband (Jan/25/2005)
To make Cheryl feel desirable, Jim fakes a jealous rage in a restaurant over Cheryl and the waiter. He then teaches Dana's date how to fake jealousy to impress Dana. But the plan backfires when Dana comes to view her new beau as paranoid and possessive.
Guest Stars: Christopher J. Stapleton as Waiter, Chad Brokaw as Chip, Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson
Director: Dennis Capps
Writer: David Feeney
 
93 :04x14 - A Crying Shame (Feb/08/2005)
Cheryl thinks men who aren't afraid to cry are sexy, but when Jim watches a movie she rented and bursts into tears, Cheryl is surprisingly turned off by his overly sensitive behavior.
Guest Stars: Willie Amakye as store clerk
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Harry Hannigan
 
94 :04x15 - Guess Who's Cooking Your Dinner? (Feb/15/2005)
Cheryl cooks dinner for Dana and her boyfriend and lets him believe that Dana actually did the cooking.
Guest Stars: Carlos Lacamara as Mr. Farrow, Amy Brewczynski as booth attentant, Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Warren Bell
 
95 :04x16 - The Wedding Dress (Feb/22/2005)
When Cheryl offers Dana the use of her wedding gown, Jim and Andy try to cover up the fact that the dress was destroyed in a fiery sports celebration years ago.
Guest Stars: Lori Bell (1) as saleswomen, Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
96 :04x17 - The Mustache (Mar/08/2005)
A hot delivery girl gives Jim some fashion advice, prompting him to grow a mustache, which Cheryl hates. Cheryl retaliates by becoming a brunette - but Jim loves it. After a chance meeting with the girl, Cheryl asks her to give Jim suggestions that will make him look ridiculous.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Alden as Alicia, Ted Michaels as Kenny
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
97 :04x18 - Shall We Dance (Mar/08/2005)
Closet ballroom dancer Jim teaches Andy how to dance so that he can impress sister Dana at her wedding.
Guest Stars: Bobby Black (1) as young Jim, Renie Ferruggia as bosomy instructor, John Rubano as John, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Mark Beltzman as Beltzman, Heather Lee as dance instructor
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Jeffrey B. Hodes, Nastaran Dibai
Songs: Jim Belushi -- Mambo Miami
 
98 :04x19 - Take My Wife, Please (Mar/15/2005)
When Cheryl wants to see an opera, Jim fixes her up with an elderly widower whose interest in Cheryl may be more than platonic.
Guest Stars: Steven Gilborn as Bertram, Mark Beltzman as Beltzman, John Rubano as John, Tony Braunagel as Tony
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Harry Hannigan
 
99 :04x20 - Spelling Bee (Mar/22/2005)
Jim's pride in Gracie's new-found spelling-bee aptitude quickly turns to dismay when he has to drive her to tournaments all over the state.
Guest Stars: Henriette Mantel as Waitress
Director: Larry Joe Campbell (1)
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
100 :04x21 - Kentucky Fried Beltzman (Mar/29/2005)
Jim is shocked to see that his newly deceased buddy Beltzman is going to be buried with a prize baseball card he once stole from Jim.
Guest Stars: Mark Beltzman as Beltzman, John Rubano as John, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Charles C. Stevenson, Jr. (1) as Reverend, Jane Morris as Bonnie
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
101 :04x22 - The Clock (Apr/12/2005)
In order to spend more quality time together, Jim and Cheryl turn back the clocks to make their kids go to bed earlier.
Guest Stars: Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Jeffrey B. Hodes, David Feeney, Nastaran Dibai
 
102 :04x23 - The Competition (Apr/19/2005)
Certain that he will win the annual hot dog eating contest, Jim is humiliated when instead he loses to a petite woman (Suzy Nakamura), and his problems are further compounded when Andy decides to date the female champion.
Guest Stars: Charlie Hartsock (1) as Charlie, Suzy Nakamura as Yoki, Doug Cameron as host, John Rubano as John, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Matthew Jones (1) as paramedic
Director: Lynn McCracken
Writer: Daniel Egan
 
103 :04x24 - The Bachelorette Party (May/03/2005)
Cheryl hosts a boring bachelorette party for Dana, which inspires Jim and Andy to bring her out for a real night out on the town. But when a well meaning Jim warns Dana about the trappings of marriage (i.e. no sex ever again!), a drunken Dana runs off to find Ryan at his medical convention to call off the wedding. Cheryl manages to save the day when she goes after Dana and calms her fears.
Guest Stars: Carol Pawlak as Woman No. 1, Thomas Crnkovich as Cajun Man, Tina Gasbarra as Tina, Jamieson Price as Speaker
Director: Dennis Capps
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
104 :04x25 - Geronimo Jim (May/10/2005)
Cheryl and Dana think they have cause to worry when Dana's fiancé, Ryan (Mitch Rouse) wants to race fast cars and Jim wants to take up skydiving, on the landmark 100th episode of According to Jim.
Guest Stars: Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson, Robert Belushi as Instructor
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: John D. Beck (1), Ron Hart
 
The Scrapbook (May/10/2005)
Immediately following the 100th episode, a special half-hour retrospective episode takes a hilarious look at Cheryl and Jim's botched anniversary moments from years past.
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Sylvia Green, Harry Hannigan
 
105 :04x26 - Wedding Bell Blues (May/17/2005)
On Dana's wedding day, Jim accidentally knocks the family's favorite reverend unconscious with the car door, so he has to scramble to find a replacement preacher at the last minute.
Guest Stars: Willie Amakye as Willie, Rick Hall (1) as paramedic, Anthony Heald as Reverend Stevens, Michael McCarthy (1) as Reverend Hill, Tony Braunagel as Tony, John Rubano as John, Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson, Ted Michaels as Kenny, Kathleen Noone as Maggie
Director: Charles Kanganis
Writer: Mitch Hunter (1), Jana Hunter (1)
Songs: Jim Belushi -- Say I Do
 

Season 5
106 :05x01 - Foul Ball (Sep/20/2005)
Jim sneaks Kyle out of his first day of kindergarten to go see a Cubs game -- against Cheryl's wishes.
Guest Stars: Meredith Cross as Marge Hart, Michael Krepack as Ronnie Hart, Tammy Townsend as Ms. Crawford, Robert Belushi as adult Kyle
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
107 :05x02 - The Tale of the Tape (1) (Sep/27/2005)
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.
Guest Stars: David Pasquesi as Dave, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Charlie, Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: John Hart (1), John D. Beck (1)
 
108 :05x03 - The Tale of the Tape (2) (Sep/27/2005)
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.
Guest Stars: Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson, David Pasquesi as Dave, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Charlie
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: John Hart (1), John D. Beck (1)
 
109 :05x04 - Charity Begins at Hef's (Oct/04/2005)
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.
Guest Stars: Hugh M. Hefner as Himself, Anthony Holiday as security guard, Wylie Small as Mrs. Poulson, Marisa Petroro as beautiful woman
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: John Peaslee, Judd Pillot
 
110 :05x05 - The Race (Oct/11/2005)
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.
Guest Stars: Tammy Townsend as Ms. Crawford, Willie Amakye as Willie, Lily Jackson as student no. 2, Church Lieu as student no. 1, Lucile Soong as Manicurist
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: David Feeney
 
111 :05x06 - Anec-Dont's (Oct/18/2005)
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.
Guest Stars: Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 
112 :05x07 - Chick Whisperer (Nov/01/2005)
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: Laurel Green (1) as Bernice, Cate Cohen (1) as Stephanie, Katie Lohmann as attractive woman
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
113 :05x08 - James & the Annoying Peach (Nov/08/2005)
To teach Jim the value of communication, Cheryl doesn't speak to him for three days.
Guest Stars: Rosalind Chao as Sally
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Harry Hannigan
 
114 :05x09 - The Dream (Nov/15/2005)
Jim tries to blackmail Dana when he finds out she's having erotic dreams about him.
Guest Stars: Mitch Rouse as Ryan
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: David Feeney
 
115 :05x10 - Lean on Me (Nov/29/2005)
Cheryl encourages Jim to meet a former girlfriend who wants to discuss business for lunch, and then regrets it when she becomes convinced that the old flame has romantic intentions.
Guest Stars: Linda Hamilton (1) as Melissa
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
116 :05x11 - The Gift of the Maggie (Dec/13/2005)
When Cheryl and Dana’s mother, Maggie (Kathleen Noone), visits for the holidays, Jim and Cheryl compete with Ryan and Dana for her affection.
Guest Stars: Donovan Scott as Santa, Kathleen Noone as Maggie, Mitch Rouse as Ryan
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Daniel Egan
 
117 :05x12 - Sex Ed Fred (Jan/10/2006)
When Jim and Cheryl preview a sex education video to be shown to children at Ruby’s school, they discover that the boy in the video is Jim.
Guest Stars: Carol Pawlak as angry parent #2, Doug Cameron as angry parent #1, Jacob Nelson as young Andy, Paul Greenburg (1) as Jeffrey, Elijah Runcorn as Fred, Laken Romine as Cindy, Karen Dyer as Margo, Barry Williams as Ben, Kari Coleman as Mrs. Clark
Director: Larry Joe Campbell (1)
Writer: Mitch Hunter (1), Jana Hunter (1)
 
118 :05x13 - Renewing Vows (Jan/24/2006)
Jim and Cheryl squabble during a ceremony to renew their wedding vows after Cheryl allowed Gracie and Ruby to get their ears pieced even though Jim had adamantly forbidden it.
Guest Stars: Max Lesser as Vance, Loudon Wainwright III as Minister, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Charlie, John Rubano as John
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Bob Nickman
 
119 :05x14 - The Stick (Feb/07/2006)
On his birthday, Jim accuses Cheryl of habitually choosing gifts intended to change him instead of to please him.
Director: Lauren Breiting
Writer: John Peaslee, Judd Pillot
 
120 :05x15 - Mr. Right (Feb/07/2006)
Cheryl and Jim get into an argument about Erik Estrada, and Jim sets out to prove Cheryl wrong about an incident that occurred with the actor ten years ago.
Guest Stars: Assante Jones as paramedic, Scott Michael Morgan (1) as boat worker, Roxanne Beckford as woman, Erik Estrada (1) as Erik Estrada, Mitch Rouse as Ryan
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
121 :05x16 - Get Your Freak On (Feb/21/2006)
Cheryl thinks she’s attending a tasteful lingerie party given by Andy’s new girlfriend, Bernice, but is shocked to learn the hostess is selling sex toys – and Cheryl buys one, but won’t tell Jim.
Guest Stars: Charlie Hartsock (1) as Charlie, Tony Braunagel as Tony, John Rubano as John, Laurel Green (1) as Bernice, Mitch Rouse as Ryan
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Mitch Hunter (1), Jana Hunter (1)
 
122 :05x17 - The Grumpy Guy (Feb/28/2006)
Jim discovers that his neighbor has written a series of children’s books in which she models the series’ grumpy old man on him and chronicles the long-standing feud between them.
Guest Stars: Julie Newmar as Julie
Director: Kimberly Williams
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
123 :05x18 - Polite Jim (Mar/07/2006)
Jim decides to reform and become the model of polite diplomacy after making a neighbor cry.
Guest Stars: Francoise Gralewski as Monique, Jill Holden (1) as Fay Morgan, H. Richard Greene (5) as Bob Morgan, Jeanne Chinn as Jody Chen
Director: Bob Koherr
Writer: Michael P. Fox (3), Wil Fox (1)
 
124 :05x19 - Daddy Dearest (Mar/07/2006)
Jim believes that the father of one of Ruby’s and Gracie’s classmates is his father who abandoned his family as a child.
Guest Stars: Caitlin Dulany as Heather, Austin Majors as Justin, Joseph Bologna as Bill
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Tracy Gamble
 
125 :05x20 - The Thin Green Line (Mar/14/2006)
Cheryl urges Jim to behave on St. Patty’s Day and forego his annual law-bending “Green Man” routine so she can assure herself an appointment to the church committee. Her chances are nevertheless diminished -- not because of Jim, but for her own arrest for public lewdness.
Guest Stars: Jesse Donnelly as committee member #2, Anne Bellamy as committee member #1, Joey Gnoffo as Sean, Siobhan Dunn as cop, Harley Zumbrum as bouncer, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Charlie, Tony Braunagel as Tony, John Rubano as John, Edmund L. Shaff as Reverend Shelton, Mitch Rouse as Ryan
Director: Larry Joe Campbell (1)
Writer: Harry Hannigan
 
126 :05x21 - Jim's Best Friend (Mar/21/2006)
Andy starts to play chess with Ryan on a regular basis and a jealous Jim assumes Andy is no longer his best friend.
Guest Stars: Michael McCarthy (1) as guy #4, Max Lesser as guy #3, Robert Belushi as guy #2, Jason Stewart (1) as guy #1, Taras Los as pizza boy, Sarah Poytner as woman, Bruce Jarchow as Henry, Mitch Rouse as Ryan
Director: Dennis Capps
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
127 :05x22 - Belaboring the Point (May/02/2006)
When an ecstatic Ryan (Mitch Rouse) announces that Dana is pregnant, Jim advises him on how to avoid the pitfalls of Dana’s upcoming fluctuating hormones. Then Jim dreams that he is pregnant.
Guest Stars: Sue Nelson as pregnant lady, Marc Evan Jackson (1) as harried guy, Katrina Lenk as nurse, John Rubano as John, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Charlie, Mitch Rouse as Ryan
Director: Bob Koherr
Writer: Howard J. Morris (2)
 

Season 6
128 :06x01 - The Punch (Jan/03/2007)
Jim thinks that Cheryl has been spoiling her son Kyle for way too long, and Jim's idea is to help Kyle throw the perfect punch when in self defense. However Jim's idea goes haywire when Kyle gets suspended for repeatedly hitting the school bully.
Guest Stars: Tammy Townsend as Ms. Crawford, Marc Musso as Mike Murphy, Bree Pavey as Playground Parent
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
129 :06x02 - The Flannelsexual (Jan/03/2007)
When Jim claims that men should not let woman feminize them, he ends up on a talk show. Then he goes to Dana's co-ed baby shower to prove his point.
Guest Stars: Matt Braaten as Mourning, Nikki Boyer as Tanya Mountains, Tanjareen Martin as assistant, Gillian Vigman as Jillian, Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: John D. Beck (1), Ron Hart
 
130 :06x03 - Guinea Pygmalion (Jan/10/2007)
Jim feels like a guinea pig in a test of humanity when the family pet needs a costly operation, and he's the one holding the purse strings.
Guest Stars: Bruce Jarchow as Dr. Zavranski, Barbara Stevens as Mrs. Eggers, Maribeth Monroe as Helen, Byron McIntyre as Fireman
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: John Peaslee, Judd Pillot
 
131 :06x04 - Hoosier Daddy (Jan/10/2007)
Jim and Cheryl's plans to mark their 15th anniversary in Indiana are undone by Dana's labor pains and an impending natural disaster.
Guest Stars: Tim Meadows as Dennis, Louella Boquiren as Brianna
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Judd Pillot, John Peaslee
 
132 :06x05 - Good Grief (Jan/17/2007)
When Cheryl's beloved Uncle Donald dies, Jim takes over housekeeping, but soon starts to suspect that Cheryl is using him.
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: John Peaslee, Judd Pillot
 
133 :06x06 - All the Rage (Jan/17/2007)
A raging Jim accidentally backs into a police car while chasing down a guy who blasts his car stereo daily down his street. When arrested, Jim opts for anger management classes in lieu of paying the fine -- which thrills Cheryl, who is convinced Jim has IMS, Irritable Man Syndrome.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Kevin McDonald as therapist, Bill Fagerbakke as Howard, Neil Barton as cop, Terrance Christopher Jones (1) as Bob, David Atkinson as David
Director: Dennis Capps
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
134 :06x07 - Cheryl Gone Wild (Jan/24/2007)
Jim and Ryan are shocked to learn that images of Cheryl and Dana have surfaced in a "Chicks Gone Wild" video.
Guest Stars: Siobhan Dunn as Margo, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Camerman, Mitch Rouse as Ryan
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Daniel Egan
 
135 :06x08 - Deliverance (Jan/31/2007)
Dana goes into labor early, and since Ryan is unable to get home in time to deliver the baby, Jim must fill in.
Guest Stars: Elizabeth Kell as Nurse #2, Nyima Funk as Nurse #1, Alex Endeshaw as Dr. Patel, Mitch Rouse as Dr. Ryan Gidson
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Hayes Jackson
 
136 :06x09 - Dino-Mite (Feb/28/2007)
Dana and Cheryl hesitantly entrust Ryan and Jim to watch the kids and baby Tanner while they have a girls' night out. But Jim sneaks the brood into the museum after hours to see the dinosaur exhibit, and their shenanigans result in the destruction of the Tyrannosaurus Rex display.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Mitch Rouse as Ryan, | Co-Guest Stars: Carol Pawlak as Moviegoer
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Hayes Jackson
 
137 :06x10 - Separate Ways (Mar/07/2007)
Dana and baby Tanner stay with Jim and Cheryl while Ryan is away, but Jim complains the baby's crying keeps him up all night, so Cheryl urges Jim to stays over at Andy's. The guys end up enjoying some male bonding while Cheryl and Dana secretly enjoy their pampering girl time without Jim around. All is perfect -- until Ryan returns.


Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Tara Strong as crying baby
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Harry Hannigan, Warren Bell
 
138 :06x11 - In Case of Jimergency (Mar/14/2007)
Jim's health insurance is canceled after he argues with a claims representative about his bill, but he doesn't tell Cheryl. When Cheryl gets a cold, Andy convinces Jim to buy tropical fish antibiotics at a pet store to prevent Cheryl from going to a doctor. The pills work and she improves. But when Jim catches Cheryl's cold and takes the same fish pills, he has an allergic reaction. Then Cheryl discovers the truth about the health insurance.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Cleo King as Judith
Director: Larry Joe Campbell (1)
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
 
139 :06x12 - Coach Jim (Mar/28/2007)
Jim coaches his daughters' wimpy, non-competitive basketball team and turns them into tough, aggressive winners.

Source: ABC.com
Guest Stars: Meagen Fay (1) as Susan Karp, Courtney Taylor Burness as Tabitha, Jamison Belushi as Jami
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
140 :06x13 - The At-Bat (Apr/04/2007)
Jim's repeated bad advice to Kyle during a softball game is thrown back in his face when the Ghost of Andy gives him a glimpse of a future Kyle as a loser because of Jim's failed attempts to help his son on that fateful day.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Jamison Belushi as little girl, Jesse Donnelly as umpire, Robert Belushi as Adult Kyle, Mitch Rouse as Ryan
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: David Feeney
 
141 :06x14 - What Lies Beneath (Apr/18/2007)
When Andy buys a metal detector, he unearths Jim's wedding ring -- which has been lost for over a year. Unbeknownst to Cheryl, Jim has been wearing a fake ring all along, hoping she wouldn't notice.

Source: ABC
Director: Larry Joe Campbell (1)
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
142 :06x15 - The Grill II (Apr/25/2007)
Andy's attempt to sell a grill that Jim gave him a few years ago results in a wildly destructive tug-of-war between the two.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Siobhan Dunn as officer, Taras Los as Neighbor, George Takei as Himself
Director: Dennis Capps
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
143 :06x16 - Devlin in Disguise (May/02/2007)
When Tim and Cindy Devlin crash Gracie's birthday party, they announce they're getting divorced. Soon thereafter, Cindy and Andy become an item -- resulting in Jim and Cheryl plotting to break the two up.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Tim Bagley as Tim Devlin, Cynthia Stevenson as Cindy Devlin
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: John D. Beck (1), Ron Hart
 
144 :06x17 - Any Man of Mine (May/09/2007)
To avoid attending another musical with Cheryl, Jim finds Cheryl a gay male friend to accompany her.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Patrick Fischler as Darryl, Phil LaMarr as Kurt
Director: Kimberly Williams
Writer: Daniel Egan
 
145 :06x18 - Jim's Birthday (May/16/2007)
Jim is turning 50 and doesn't want a birthday party, but Cheryl, not believing him, throws him a surprise party -- which he deliberately sabotages. Later Jim confesses to Cheryl about being humiliated at his 13th birthday party -- an event that scarred him for life.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Charlie Hartsock (1) as Charlie, John Rubano as John, Tony Braunagel as Tony, Willie Amakye as Willie, Elijah Runcorn as Young Jim
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Sylvia Green
 

Season 7
146 :07x01 - Jim Almighty (Jan/01/2008)
Jim is dismayed to learn that Cheryl has joined a dinner party club. When he grumbles that he'd like to meet the moron who invented women, God suddenly appears to defend himself. If Jim thinks he can do a better job, he's welcome to try. But Jim's new-found power backfires when Cheryl and Dana become crasser versions of himself. Then, when Andy asks God to make men more like women, Jim and Andy are transformed into overly sensitive, girly men.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Charlie Hartsock (1) as Charlie., Maribeth Monroe as Mary Beth, Lee Majors as God
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: John D. Beck (1), Ron Hart
 
147 :07x02 - The Hot Wife (Jan/01/2008)
Cheryl can't flirt her way into a reservation at a hot new restaurant, and she begins to worry that her beauty has faded. So Jim cooks up a scheme to cheer his wife up. When he starts to forge suggestive notes from the handsome water delivery guy, Cheryl's mojo returns. But, as things start to heat up between Cheryl and Jim, he wonders if Cheryl's really thinking about Jim or the water delivery guy.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Adam Ray as Brad, Marc Worden as Maitre'D, Meredith Giangrande as Woman
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: David Feeney
 
148 :07x03 - Safety Last (Jan/08/2008)
When Cheryl takes a greater interest in general safety and health, Jim feels stifled by her new rules and regulations. Just after Cheryl forces Jim to wear an I.D. badge during his morning jog, Jim is head-butted by a bull on a side road. While Cheryl learns that one can't anticipate every danger out there, Jim realizes that he's willing to do whatever it takes to make his family feel secure.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Bruce Jarchow as Officer Zavranski, Madison Dirks as Jogger
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Judd Pillot, John Peaslee
 
149 :07x04 - The Perfect Fight (Jan/15/2008)
Jim and Cheryl feel an ease of their marital woes after having a food fight. That is, until Andy seeks revenge on Jim for some past pranks played against him by his children.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1), Warren Bell
 
150 :07x05 - Cheryl Goes to Florida (Jan/22/2008)
Jim uses the female neighbors to help keep the house clean and care for the kids, while Cheryl is away taking care of her mother.
Guest Stars: Meagen Fay (1) as Susan Karp, Mary Gross as Lisa, Maribeth Monroe as Mary Beth
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Sung Suh
 
151 :07x06 - Ruby's First Date (Jan/29/2008)
Jim is having trouble playing the role of both parents while Cheryl is out of town, taking care of her mom and reassigns the "mommy' duties to Dana after Ruby tries to talk a little "girl talk" with him.
Guest Stars: Nick Fowler as Penguin Kid, Tom Maden as Sammy, Quinn Buniel as Teenage Boy
Director: Kimberly Williams
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
152 :07x07 - Period Peace (Feb/12/2008)
Jim reads his daughter's diaries in hopes of discovering why they bicker so much, which informs him that as one daughter is coming of age and the other is jealous because she hadn't done so already.
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: John Schwab
 
153 :07x08 - The Rendezvous (Feb/19/2008)
While Cheryl visits, the kids demand all her free time, and a planned rendezvous with Jim at the airport, never quite gets started.
Guest Stars: Ian Gomez as Detective
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Ron Hart
Songs: Jim Belushi -- Mambo Miami
 
154 :07x09 - Goodwill Hunting (Feb/26/2008)
While Cheryl is still away in Florida, Jim gives a charity drive all their old baby clothes and furniture. But when Cheryl calls and announces she is pregnant, Jim scrambles to retrieve the belongings.
Guest Stars: Tony Braunagel as Tony, Bruce Jarchow as Phil
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Jim Keily
 
155 :07x10 - All Dolled Up (Mar/04/2008)
Jim is forced to host Gracie's doll-themed birthday party while a pregnant Cheryl is on bed rest.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Jamison Belushi as Jami, Courtney Taylor Burness as Tabitha, Beth Grant as Mrs. Whitney
Director: Larry Joe Campbell (1)
Writer: Judd Pillot, John Peaslee
 
156 :07x11 - Pregnancy Brain (Mar/11/2008)
When pregnant Cheryl has memory problems, Jim takes advantage of the situation and builds a "man cave" in their basement instead of a child's room.
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Hayes Jackson
 
157 :07x12 - The Gift Certificate (Apr/15/2008)
Jim finds out that Andy has forgotten to use a gift certificate that he bought him for his birthday. Not wanting the money to be wasted, he uses it on himself. All is well until Andy remembers he has the gift certificate and invites Jim to eat with him.
Guest Stars: Bob Levitan as Waiter, Jim Ward as Radio Announcer
Director: Larry Joe Campbell (1)
Writer: Sung Suh
 
158 :07x13 - I Drink Your Milkshake (Apr/22/2008)
Jim suggests a tribunal to sort out the kids differences since they keep arguing all the time. But the system comes back to haunt him when the children suggest their parents do the same after Jim and Andy have a dispute.
Guest Stars: Dylan Sprouse as Zack, Cole Sprouse as Cody
Director: Dennis Capps
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
 
159 :07x14 - The Chaperone (Apr/29/2008)
Andy feels he may lose Emily after Jim offers to bring her daughter's to a concert with Ruby and Gracie.
Guest Stars: Charlie Hartsock (1) as emcee, Savannah Stehlin as Rebecca, Mo Collins as Emily
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Warren Bell, Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
160 :07x15 - The Six-Week Curse (May/13/2008)
Now that their relationship has lasted the customary six weeks, Andy is afraid Emily will leave him as all his previous girlfriends have done. Dana puts him under a hypnotic spell in order to get to the source of his relationship problems and discovers that he causes his own break-ups due to low self-esteem. While under, Dana adds a boost of confidence to his persona which ends up backfiring when he begins to flirt with every girl he sees while on his six week anniversary celebration with Emily.
Guest Stars: Buckley Sampson as Rhonda, Candace Kita (2) as Carmen, Betsy Rue as Gloria, Mo Collins as Emily
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
161 :07x16 - The Cheater (May/13/2008)
While a very pregnant Cheryl is on bed rest, she insists on playing her usual game night, a game in which she never loses...and Dana knows why, because Cheryl cheats.
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: John Peaslee, Judd Pillot
 
162 :07x17 - No Bedrest For The Wicked (May/27/2008)
Jim is creating a long list of chores for Cheryl to take over from him when she's off bedrest, but Dana tells him that the doctor ordered Cheryl stay in bed until she goes into labor. When Jim runs into Cheryl's gynecologist at the super market and learns that she's actually been told she should be active now, he confronts Cheryl, who admits that going off bedrest could induce labor and she wants to prolong her pregnancy just a bit longer to enjoy Jim and the kids before the twins are born.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Jim Ward as Dr. Collins, John Rubano as Rubano
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: David Feeney
 
163 :07x18 - The Devil Went Down To Oak Park (May/27/2008)
The Devil come to collect on a deal Jim made with him years ago when he was courting Cheryl - that he would give up his fifth child if the Devil would make Cheryl fall in love with him.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: James Lipton as The Devil
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Warren Bell, Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 

Season 8
164 :08x01 - The Blankie (Dec/02/2008)
Cheryl finally smaps from loss of sleep after being up all night with the twins, so Jim has to take care of the children When he realizes Jonathan's special Christmas snowman blankie has gone missing he, immediately blames the older kids who, out of guilt, comply with Jim's request to complete the household chores. When Jim realize the blanke was with him the whole time, he and Cheryl enjoy the best of both worlds--kids doing the chores and sleeping babies, but not for long.

Source: ABC
Director: Larry Joe Campbell (1)
Writer: Sung Suh
 
164 :08x02 - The New Best Friend (Dec/02/2008)
Jim has to find Cheryl a new best friend after her sister Dana moved away.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Mo Collins as Emily
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Judd Pillot, John Peaslee
 
165 :08x03 - Jami McFame (Dec/09/2008)
After Jim and his band win a contest and have the opportunity to play in front of child pop diva Jami McFame.
But after hearing her intimidating ego mouth off, Jim tries to set her straight.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Jamison Belushi as Jami McFame, Tony Braunagel as Tony, John Rubano as John
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Sung Suh
 
166 :08x04 - Andy's Proposal (Dec/09/2008)
Jim convinces Andy to propose to his girlfriend, Emily, before he loses her. But when Jim catches Emily having dinner with another man, he questions the wisdom of his own advise.
Guest Stars: Mo Collins as Emily
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Christopher J. Nowak (1), Warren Bell
 
167 :08x05 - Two For The Money (Dec/16/2008)
To earn some money for Christmas gifts for his five kids, Jim goes behind Cheryl's back and gets the twins parts in a Steve Guttenberg movie.It wasn't until after Jim had devised the plot and the director had cut the twins hair that he learns what the meaning of Christmas is all about.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Steve Guttenberg as Himself, Rob Moran as Director, | Co-Guest Stars: April Hall as Caroler
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
 
168 :08x06 - Cabin Boys (Dec/30/2008)
Andy and Jim are excited to have a "guys only" weekend at Andy's fiancee's cabin in the woods. However Emily breaks up with Andy via text message, and then the guys encounter her depressed ex-husband in the cabin. So Jim goes to great lengths to cheer up his old friend and his new friend in hopes of salvaging the weekend.

Source: ABC
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: John Peaslee, Judd Pillot
 
169 :08x07 - The Ego Boost (Apr/14/2009)
When Jim runs into and old flame, Victoria, who happens to be the owner of a new restaurant that he Andy are trying, he becomes convinced she wants him back. But when Jim discovers she wants to date Andy, his ego is bruised and he has a tough time letting go.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Constance Marie as Victoria, | Co-Guest Stars: Jennifer Candy as hostess
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Warren Bell, Christopher J. Nowak (1)
 
170 :08x08 - The Yoga Bear (Apr/14/2009)
When Jim realizes that Cheryl has taken a strong interest in yoga with a male instructor she raves about, he becomes jealous and tries to figure what the hype is all about. He joins her class realizing he, too, enjoys moments of Zen with Cheryl. But peace and tranquility are replaced by rage as Jim and Cheryl take yoga classes behind each other's backs to escape the chaos of family life.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Patrick Fabian (1) as Daniel
Director: Penny Marshall
Writer: David Feeney
 
171 :08x09 - Kyle's Crush (Apr/21/2009)
Jim prepares Kyle for his first "date" with Ruby's slightly older piano teacher, Mandy, whom Andy has fallen for and is secretly dating behind Kyle's back.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Jackie Debatin as Mandy
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
 
172 :08x10 - The Meaningful Gift (Apr/21/2009)
Andy, desperate to impress Mandy with the perfect birthday gift, turns to Jim for advice. Jim counsels against givivng fancy jewelry, urging Andy instead to give a sentimental gift to win her over. But Andy's recollection of what has meaning to Mandy is way off base, and instead of being pleased with the gift, she thinks he's cheating on her.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Jackie Debatin as Mandy
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: David Feeney
 
173 :08x11 - The Daddy Way (Apr/28/2009)
Cheryl and her friends, eager to get an afternoon away from the kids, arrange a "Daddy and Me" group for Jim and other dads with young kids at their home. Jim makes the best of a potentially boring situation by turning babysitting into a sporting event--staging baby races where the dads bet on their kids and drink beer.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Robert Belushi as Phil, Harry Hannigan as Harry, Madison Dirks as Todd
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: John D. Beck (1), Ron Hart
 
174 :08x12 - Physical Therapy (Apr/28/2009)
Jim convinces Andy to play snow football even though Andy's girlfriend, Mandy, warns him against it. Now injured, Andy has to hide his injury from Mandy, so Jim stages a freak accident for Andy in his home.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Jackie Debatin as Mandy, Anastasia Ganias as Megan, Roland Kickinger as Sven, | Co-Guest Stars: Garry Marshall (1) as doctor
Director: Penny Marshall
Writer: David Feeney
 
175 :08x13 - The Cooler One (May/12/2009)
Jim attempts to look cool in the eyes of Ruby and her friends, until he realizes that he may be undermining Cheryl's authority due to his behavior.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Alec Hogan as Josh, Lacey Ellison as Micaela
Director: Larry Joe Campbell (1)
Writer: Sung Suh
 
176 :08x14 - Happy Jim (May/12/2009)
Jim's bad back has him on prescription pain pills which has him in an altered state and opens up an opportunity for the family to share information which usually would upset him.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Wendy Benson-Landes as Meredith, Joe Liss as Merv
Director: Lauren Breiting
Writer: Judd Pillot, John Peaslee
 
177 :08x15 - King of the Nerds (May/26/2009)
Jim uses his passion for sports to connect with son Kyle. But sports-challenged Kyle identifies more with fellow sci-fi nerd Andy, forcing a reluctant Jim to dress up as a Cyclops at a sci-fi convention in order to win his son back.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: William Perry (2) as Himself
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie (1)
Writer: John Schwab, Michael J.S. Murphy
 
178 :08x16 - I Hate the High Road (May/26/2009)
Cheryl forces Jim to donate time to charity. His reluctance turns to elation when he's rewarded with a thousand-dollar check for his efforts. Cheryl insists he return the check, but Jim is itching to buy himself somthing frivolous with the money. And to really test Cheryl's integrity, he spends the money on a pricey designer handbag for her.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Kelsey Crane as saleswoman, Patricia Belcher as Mrs. Kretzer, Fitzhugh G. Houston as police officer
Director: Dennis Capps
Writer: Sylvia Green
 
179 :08x17 - Diamonds Are a Ghoul's Best Friend (Jun/02/2009)
It's Cheryl's birthday and Jim decides to buy her a diamond necklace. But in an attempt to save money, he buys the necklace from Andy's unreliable source and soon learns that it was taken off of a dead woman whose ghost now begins to haunt him.

Source: ABC
Guest Stars: Jackie Debatin as Mandy
Director: Christopher J. Nowak (1)
Writer: Warren Bell
 
180 :08x18 - Heaven Opposed to Hell (Jun/02/2009)
When Jim chokes on a shrimp puff, he dies and arrives at Heaven's gate. With Jim on trial to prove his selfless acts on earth, best friend Andy is summoned to heaven to defend him. As Jim attempts to prove his good works to God, his sister-in-law, Dana, represents the Devil, arguing that Jim's selfishness should mean a certain trip to hell.

Source: ABC
Special Guest Stars: Kimberly Williams as Dana, | Guest Stars: Bruce Jarchow as Gatekeeper, Jackie Debatin as Mandy, Mitch Rouse as Ryan, Dan Aykroyd as Danny Michalsky, Lee Majors as God, Erik Estrada (1) as The Devil, | Co-Guest Stars: Willie Amakye as Willie, Jesse Donnelly as man, Madison Dirks as Delivery Boy
Director: Jim Belushi
Writer: Ron Hart, John D. Beck (1)
 
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