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According to Jim S4E2 — The Effort
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According to Jim•Season 4•Episode 2

The Effort

6.8/10 · 197 votesSep 28, 200423 min

Ranked #13 of 27 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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

Directed byCharles T. Kanganis
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Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Jim

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Cheryl

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Dana

Larry Joe Campbell

Larry Joe Campbell

Andy

Taylor Atelian

Taylor Atelian

Ruby

Billi Bruno

Billi Bruno

Gracie

Conner Rayburn

Conner Rayburn

Kyle

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Charles T. Kanganis

Charles T. Kanganis

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Effort" is episode 2 of According to Jim season 4. It scored 6.8/10 from 197 votes, ranking #13 of 27 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Charles T. Kanganis, it aired on September 28, 2004.

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