7.1/1092 votes#1 - Revenge of the Doormat
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2002
Drew takes in an unemployed high-school pal while jockeying for a job of his own at the newly reorganized Winfred-Louder. Meanwhile, Kate decides to drastically alter her travel plans in New York.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1093 votes
#2 - Kate's Wedding
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2002
Drew pulls out all the stops to stop Kate from walking down the aisle with her military beau--and out of his life for good.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1084 votes
#3 - Eyes Wide Open
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2002
Recurring dreams of Kate force a heartbroken Drew to forego sleep, until Mimi offers him a surefire way to get over being dumped. Meanwhile, Lewis finds some unsettling common ground with Nicki after taking her out on a pity date.
Director: Bob Koherr
Writer: Bruce Rasmussen
- 7.2/1085 votes
#4 - Drew and the Life-Size Jim Thome Cut-Out
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2002
Kellie realizes that Lewis and Oswald cannot stand her because they consider her a boring goody two shoes. She tries to win them over by stealing a cardboard cutout of Indians slugger Jim Thome, but ends up on the run from the cops. Drew books a chapel for his wedding, even though there is no indication that anyone wants to marry him.
Director: Bob Koherr
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/1087 votes
#5 - Hickory Dickory... Double Date
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2002
Drew convinces Kellie to make his evening out with a potential wife candidate a double date. However, she winds up jealous because she hasn't gotten over the crush she had on Drew in high school. A guilt-ridden Oswald hires a thug to rough him up after he accidentally knocks out his mother's teeth.
Director: Sam Simon
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/1089 votes
#6 - Mama Told Me I Should Come
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2002
Drew's mother comes to town and sets him up on a blind date. Drew soon finds that the woman has a minor eccentricity: she likes to dress as a squirrel when she has sex. Mimi tries to find a way to profit after a few prescient dreams convince Oswald that he is psychic.
Director: Bob Koherr
Writer: Mitch Hunter
- 7.2/1085 votes
#7 - Family Affair
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2002
Drew discovers that Steve is having an affair with his hairdresser. Drew winds up having to cover for him by taking the woman to a work event, spoiling his potential romance with a co-worker. Mimi learns the truth and throws Steve out of the house.
Director: Sam Simon
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/1090 votes
#8 - Chemistry Schmemistry (1)
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2002
Drew enlists a professional matchmaking service--operated by his former co-worker, Larry--in his search for a wife. The woman who comes out as his ideal match, Robin, seems terrific; but Drew just can't see himself marrying her. He later winds up falling for a woman on the bus.
Director: Bob Koherr
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/1094 votes
#9 - The Dawn Patrol (2)
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2002
Drew finds romance with Dawn, but their new relationship appears doomed because of her past. They can't find any time alone because one of her ex-boyfriends seems to turn up every few minutes.
Director: Sam Simon
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/1095 votes
#10 - Drew's Girl Friday
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 11/29/2002
Drew panics when the other analyst leaves the company, as he fears his bosses will discover that he doesn't know how to do his job. He hires a teenager to help improve his technical know-how. Meanwhile, Steve moves in with Lewis and Oswald. He drives them crazy with his constant crying and emotional comments as he tries to deal with the collapse of his marriage.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1094 votes
#11 - Drew Tries Hot Salsa
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 12/6/2002
Drew takes salsa lessons in the hopes of learning to dance for his wedding. Kellie gets jealous when he becomes attracted to his instructor. She confesses her feelings to Mimi, who tells her to keep quiet. Drew practices dancing with Kellie and decides that he has a thing for her. He wants to tell her how he feels; but ""unfortunately,"" he doesn't get a chance because her ex-husband, Daryl, barges in on them.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1084 votes
#12 - The Man in the Iron Chair
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/2002
Drew tries to keep Kellie away from Daryl, who is confined to a wheelchair after an auto accident and seems to regret the mistakes he made during their marriage. However, Drew ends up looking as though as he is trying to hurt Daryl, and pushes the two closer together. He decides that it isn't the right time to confess his feelings.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Mitch Hunter
- 7.5/1084 votes
#13 - Drew Takes a Guilt Trip
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2003
After Oswald fails his nursing school exam, Drew feels bad and helps him get a job at the web site. Oswald finds a way to nearly destroy the entire business. He ends up being reassigned to a job that he (sort of) knows how to do--delivering packages. Mimi repeatedly sucks up to Traylor in an attempt to get on her good side after trying to kill her.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/1087 votes
#14 - Blecch Sunday
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 1/24/2003
Drew's bosses ask him to do a live commercial for the web site during the Super Bowl broadcast. Unfortunately, Drew's nerves get the better of him whenever he has to appear on camera. His attempt to correct this leads to a disgusting mishap that is broadcast worldwide.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1089 votes
#15 - Turkeyspotting
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 6/25/2003
Larry encourages Drew to lose weight before attending one of his singles mixers. Drew winds up giving up food altogether, but his crash diet has unintended side effects--he can't stop hallucinating about turkeys!
Director: Bob Koherr
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/1080 votes
#16 - Suddenly No Summer
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 6/25/2003
Drew tries to improve his standing at work by taking a computer course over the summer. The gang tempts him into blowing it off to take a trip to Florida. Drew is wracked with guilt and his vacation, not surprisingly, turns out to be a disaster.
Director: Sam Simon
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1090 votes
#17 - What's Love Got to Do With It?
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 7/2/2003
The gang takes part in a karaoke contest. Drew tries to coach Kellie before her performance, but she gets so tired of his constant interference that she dumps him. Drew winds up having to take the stage with an 11-year-old girl as his partner.
Director: Sam Simon
Writer: Mitch Hunter
- 7.1/1087 votes
#18 - Two Girls for Every Boy
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 7/2/2003
Drew falls for a bisexual, who offers him a chance at a threesome with her new girlfriend, another ""old friend"" of Drew's. Mimi lets Steve return home, but he fears that she will continue to punish him for having an affair.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1082 votes
#19 - Two Days of the Condo
Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 7/9/2003
Drew cannot afford to get a birthday present for Kellie because he has spent all of his money on an engagement ring. He learns of a condo that is available for free use for the weekend, but only for married couples. Drew mock-proposes to Kellie and asks her to pose as his wife for the weekend. Trouble arises when a man starts hitting on Kellie, leaving Drew jealous.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1083 votes
#20 - Lewis, You Can Drive My Car
Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 7/9/2003
Drew gives Lewis his Christmas bonus, a used Rolls Royce. However, the flashy car causes Lewis to undergo a strange personality transformation, and he can no longer be bothered to hang out with his longtime friends.
Director: Sam Simon
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1095 votes
#21 - A Speedy Recovery
Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 7/16/2003
Drew finds an unexpected romance after he and Speedy get involved with an animal therapy program at a hospital. He agrees to loan Speedy to a dying woman, and sufficiently impresses the woman's granddaughter. He finds the relationship may not be worth it when he learns that he may never see Speedy again. Meanwhile, Oswald tries to land a date with Traylor.
Director: Drew Carey
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/1083 votes
#22 - A Means to an End
Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 7/16/2003
Oswald and Lewis seek revenge against Drew after they discover that he gave away their Christmas gifts--handmade mugs--to a thrift store. Drew winds up getting an unscheduled colonoscopy from a Russian veterinarian.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: John N. Huss
- 7.5/1089 votes
#23 - Drew Answers the Belle
Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 7/23/2003
Oswald and Lewis put Drew's picture and phone number on Buzz Beer bottles in the hopes of landing him a wife. Much to everyone's surprise, a southern belle responds to the campaign and expresses an interest in Drew. Drew travels down south to meet the woman, Lily. They hit it off, and Drew believes he may have finally found a wife. He then discovers that she suffers from night terrors.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1087 votes
#24 - What Screams May Come
Season 8 Episode 24 - Aired 7/23/2003
Drew is left bruised and battered as Lily continues to suffer from night terrors. He grows tired of the beatings, but is afraid to talk to her about her problem because he believes she would leave him.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1084 votes
#25 - Love is in the Air
Season 8 Episode 25 - Aired 8/20/2003
Drew decides to propose to Lily. Mimi hopes to secure Gus's admission into an exclusive prep school by setting up Kellie with the school's headmaster.
Director: Drew Carey
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Drew Carey Show Season 8
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Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC
Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Revenge of the Doormat" is the best rated episode of "The Drew Carey Show" season 8. It scored 7.1/10 based on 92 votes. Directed by Gerry Cohen and written by N/A, it aired on 9/9/2002. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Kate's Wedding".