The Best Episodes of According to Jim

Cheryl wants Jim to give up his vices so he can get her pregnant.

Director: Charles T. Kanganis

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When Cheryl's prim and proper bachelorette party disappoints Dana, Jim and Andy treat Dana to a rowdy night she'll never forget - but now will she make it to the wedding?

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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.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

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Jim befriends his obnoxious neighbors when he believes they bring good luck when he's watching the Chicago Bulls.

Director: Jim Belushi

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Jim buys a nanny-cam to spy on the sitter he didn't want Cheryl to hire but learns something about Cheryl instead, prompting her to buy a camera of her own.

Director: Mark Cendrowski

Writer: Bob Nickman

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.

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Andy ends up injured after playing snow football with Jim, so Jim helps Andy make it seem like he had a freak accident because Andy was previously warned by his girlfriend not to play the game.

Director: Penny Marshall

Writer: Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman

Jim tries to blackmail Dana when he finds out she’s having erotic dreams about him.

Director: Jim Belushi

Writer: N/A

Cheryl throws Jim an unwanted surprise party for his 50th birthday, which Jim then sabotages, and then later reveals the real reason why he won't celebrate his birthday.

Director: James Widdoes

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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.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

Writer: N/A

Jim creates an imaginary friend to avoid going to a couple's baby shower with Cheryl.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

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The Devlins place a bid on the house across the street from Jim and Cheryl, to their dismay.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

Writer: N/A

The charismatic new preacher at Cheryl and Jim's church holds a grudge against Jim for a childhood dodge-ball incident.

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Cheryl surprises Jim with a romantic evening, but it cuts into his planned TV boxing match.

Director: Charles T. Kanganis

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Jim offers to give Andy an old barbecue grill, then decides Andy should pay for it.

Director: Mark Cendrowski

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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.

Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

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Kyle wants to be Cinderella for Halloween. Jim is against it because he thinks he's growing up to be a sissy. Jim buys Kyle a manly costume (a dinosaur) but Kyle changes back into the dress. Jim, Andy, and Kyle all sit on the couch, Jim and Kyle persistent. Jim goes in the kitchen, sees an older Kyle who convinces Jim to let Kyle go as Cinderella. In the end, they all go as ladies and they trick-or-treat.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

Writer: N/A

Ruby hurts Jim's feelings when she invites Andy to a father-daughter dance instead of him.

Director: Charles T. Kanganis

Writer: Bob Nickman

To prove his worth as a man, Jim -- along with Andy -- hunt a turkey for Thanksgiving, but on the hunt Jim is pursued -- and shot -- by a legendary 40- lb. psychotic bird christened "Angry Pete." Thanksgiving-themed episode.

Director: Mark Cendrowski

Writer: Mitch Hunter

Cheryl's gynecologist (played by Mitch Rouse) 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).

Director: Charles T. Kanganis

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Cheryl claims to like men who aren't afraid to cry, but when Jim bursts into tears after a movie, she is surprised to find herself turned off by his sensitivity.

Director: Mark Cendrowski

Writer: N/A

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.

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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.

Director: Mark Cendrowski

Writer: N/A

When Andy decides to learn how to dance for his sister's wedding, he turns to Jim, a closet dancer, for help.

Director: Mark Cendrowski

Writer: N/A

In order to avoid going to an opera with Cheryl, Jim asks an elderly widower to be her escort.

Director: Jim Belushi

Writer: N/A