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According to Jim S8E10 — The Meaningful Gift
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According to Jim•Season 8•Episode 10

The Meaningful Gift

6.7/10 · 162 votesApr 21, 200922 min

Ranked #4 of 18 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

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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

Directed byPhilip Charles MacKenzie
Written byJonathan Stark, Tracy Newman
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Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Jim

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Cheryl

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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Philip Charles MacKenzie

Philip Charles MacKenzie

Director

Jonathan Stark

Jonathan Stark

Writer

Tracy Newman

Tracy Newman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Meaningful Gift" is episode 10 of According to Jim season 8. It scored 6.7/10 from 162 votes, ranking #4 of 18 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzie and written by Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman, it aired on April 21, 2009.

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