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According to Jim S5E1 — Foul Ball
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According to Jim•Season 5•Episode 1

Foul Ball

6.6/10 · 198 votesSep 20, 200522 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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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 byLeonard R. Garner, Jr.
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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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Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

Director

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Episode Summary

"Foul Ball" is episode 1 of According to Jim season 5. It scored 6.6/10 from 198 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr., it aired on September 20, 2005.

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