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Drew is an assistant director of personnel in a Cleveland department store and he has been stuck there for ten years. Other than fighting with co-worker Mimi, his hobbies include drinking beer and not being

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Drew Carey Show Season 7 Episode 2 - Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (2)
    5.3/10(65 votes)

    #1 - Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (2)

    S7:E2

    Drew hosts a film about the dangers of cooties. Another film shows girls how cheerleading can help them later in life. Mimi bothers Uncle Kracker for help with a crossword puzzle. A clueless police officer goes undercover while still wearing his uniform. Peter Frampton recalls his past romance with Mimi. A talking zit gives a young man questionable dating advice. Mimi tries to convince Sugar Ray to stay over at her place after the show. Drew compliments teachers, with the exception of his elementary school teacher, Ms. Freeman. He boasts that math isn't necessary in life, only to miss out on a party because Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray tells him the location in the form of a story problem.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Bruce Rasmussen, Clay Graham, Sam Simon, Mitch Hunter, Drew Carey

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  2. The Drew Carey Show Season 7 Episode 1 - Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (1)
    5.6/10(76 votes)

    #2 - Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (1)

    S7:E1

    Teenage Drew visits a doctor and learns about his 'changing body'. Lewis and Oswald show SheDaisy their talents as backup singers. Kate and Jenny make out during a sleepover and are upset at the guys gawking at them. This episode was recorded in the style of a sketch show. Drew hosts a film about the dangers of cooties. Mimi bothers Uncle Kracker for help with a crossword puzzle. Oswald the cop goes undercover in a high school in a terrible disguise.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Bruce Rasmussen, Clay Graham, Sam Simon, Mitch Hunter, Drew Carey

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  3. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 11 - Drew Tries Hot Salsa
    6.0/10(79 votes)

    #3 - Drew Tries Hot Salsa

    S8:E11

    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:Unknown

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  4. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 10 - Drew's Best Friend
    6.1/10(63 votes)

    #4 - Drew's Best Friend

    S9:E10

    Kellie tries to convince Drew to become friends with a new neighbor, but it all blows up in her face when the man turns out to be a clingy pest who just will not leave Drew alone.

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 6 - Sealed in a Kiss
    6.2/10(65 votes)

    #5 - Sealed in a Kiss

    S9:E6

    While taking a pregnancy quiz with Kellie, Drew recalls his father's death in a fall from the roof. Drew was horrified to discover that he was never even mentioned in his dad's diary, and tried to prove himself by arranging for a lavish military-style funeral. However, disaster struck when George accidentally wound up with a casket featuring the logo for the band Kiss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 8 - Michigan J. Gus
    6.2/10(66 votes)

    #6 - Michigan J. Gus

    S9:E8

    Kellie's fears about Drew's inability to be a good father grow after Gus suddenly begins misbehaving every time he is around his uncle. Inspired by Mimi's romance with a widower, Oswald and Lewis hope to set themselves for life by picking up wealthy widows.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 18 - Still Life with Freeloader
    6.2/10(61 votes)

    #7 - Still Life with Freeloader

    S9:E18

    Drew resorts to drastic action after Mimi's latest boyfriend moves into the house and begins mooching off of him.

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:John N. Huss

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  8. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 19 - Burning Down the House
    6.4/10(63 votes)

    #8 - Burning Down the House

    S9:E19

    Mimi blames Drew after her house burns down, apparently as the result of a gift given to Gus by his uncle. Oswald starts a change machine business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 21 - Sleeping with the Enemy
    6.4/10(61 votes)

    #9 - Sleeping with the Enemy

    S9:E21

    Drew and Kellie's new relationship is threatened by their strong political differences.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Mitch Hunter

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  10. The Drew Carey Show Season 3 Episode 16 - The Salon
    6.5/10(111 votes)

    #10 - The Salon

    S3:E16

    Kate hopes to get promoted to wardrobe buyer but Mrs. Louder doesn't think she has enough class for the job. She and Drew organize a salon at his house where everyone can discuss social and political issues. Mrs. Louder pays a visit to the salon and ends up in a heated argument with Kate over Internet censorship.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Bob Nickman

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  11. The Drew Carey Show Season 6 Episode 22 - The Easter Show
    6.5/10(84 votes)

    #11 - The Easter Show

    S6:E22

    Drew employs Oswald to deliver chocolate baskets on Easter morning. All goes well until he gets greedy and spoils all the chocolate. Meanwhile, Lewis meets the girl of his dreams but accidentally erases her number.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Drew Carey Show Season 7 Episode 11 - Mr. Laffoon's Wild Ride
    6.5/10(75 votes)

    #12 - Mr. Laffoon's Wild Ride

    S7:E11

    Drew begins to feel emasculated when Christine repeatedly bosses him around and has him do all of her errands. Mimi prepares to buy a minivan. She is heartbroken when Dee Snider of Twisted Sister shows up at the office and tells her that she can no longer be president of the group's fan club, as she has been neglecting her duties because of motherhood. She grows dissatisfied with her life and longs for the excitement of her past. She decides to buy a convertible sports car instead of the minivan. She runs into Drew, who is driving Christine's sports car, and they decide to have a race. They are both thrilled by the experience, and begin sneaking out and taking part in drag races every night. Steve finds out and shows up with Gus to convince Mimi to stop racing. Christine learns why Drew has been racing, and agrees to be less demanding. After the racegoers make fun of him for being a wuss, she lets him race one last time.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 7 - Baby Makes Stress
    6.5/10(60 votes)

    #13 - Baby Makes Stress

    S9:E7

    Kellie is furious with Drew after he blows off an appointment to see their baby's first sonogram to go drinking with the guys.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 20 - Liar, Liar, House on Fire
    6.5/10(64 votes)

    #14 - Liar, Liar, House on Fire

    S9:E20

    The gang tries to teach Gus to lie to an insurance adjuster so that Mimi can receive the claim on her house and be able to replace it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 23 - Love, Sri Lankan Style
    6.5/10(70 votes)

    #15 - Love, Sri Lankan Style

    S9:E23

    Drew receives a letter from Steve with a check to help since Mimi lives with him. He wants back with Mimi but she is dating Larry so Drew arranges a meeting. Then a one-night stand Steve had in his world travel arrives and Steve tells Mimi.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Drew Carey Show Season 2 Episode 21 - Cap-Beer-Cino
    6.6/10(124 votes)

    #16 - Cap-Beer-Cino

    S2:E21

    The gang discovers someone else is marketing a coffee-flavored beer called Cap-Beer-Cino. The owner, Chris Vanderkamp, openly admits stealing the idea but has enough lawyers to keep him in the clear. Cap-Beer-Cino becomes a sensation at the Warsaw, which leaves the gang desperate for business.

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Drew Carey Show Season 6 Episode 7 - Drew and the Trail Scouts
    6.6/10(83 votes)

    #17 - Drew and the Trail Scouts

    S6:E7

    Drew agrees to marry Wick and help him get his green card if Wick lets him have his old job. They head for Vermont to get married, and Oswald and Lewis come along to cheer the depressed Drew. During the ceremony, Drew nearly backs out because he realizes that the whole thing is really, really stupid and that he should still be with Kate. He finally agrees to go through with it. While moping in a nearby park, he encounters a scout troop. They prompt him to recall his old scouting days, and encourage him to volunteer to help with a troop. Drew is soon named a scoutmaster, and learns that his predecessor was forced out because the scouts do not allow gays. Drew tries to hide the truth about his marriage to Wick. An INS agent shows up to investigate Drew and Wick while the scout troop is at Drew's house. Drew must either tell the agent the truth and get Wick deported, or give up his scoutmaster duties. He protects Wick, who responds by promoting him to head of personnel.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Drew Carey Show Season 6 Episode 9 - Drew Can't Carey a Tune
    6.6/10(80 votes)

    #18 - Drew Can't Carey a Tune

    S6:E9

    Drew endeavors to get to into his new boss, Mr. Nichols' good books by attending his church. However, when he volunteers to sing at a church benefit event, things do not go smooth.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Drew Carey Show Season 6 Episode 17 - Hush Little Baby
    6.6/10(83 votes)

    #19 - Hush Little Baby

    S6:E17

    Mimi and Steve cannot get their son to stop crying. He becomes quiet instantly when Drew comes for a visit and interacts with him. Steve becomes ill, and Mimi orders him to leave so that he doesn't infect the baby. He stays at Drew's house, where Oswald and Kate look after him. He convinces the reluctant Drew to stay at his house and help Mimi with the baby until he recovers. The baby will only stop crying when Drew is holding him, and refuses to eat. Much to his horror, Drew must hold the baby while he breast-feeds. He then learns that Steve has strep throat and cannot return for two weeks. Drew finally becomes fed up and says that Mimi and Steve will have to learn to take care of their child on their own. Mimi, disheartened by her inability to bond with the baby, tries to leave him with Drew. When a still-ailing Steve comes over to visit, the baby stops crying after Mimi yells at Steve to get out. Drew concludes that the baby had grown used to Mimi's irascible behavior whi

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Drew Carey Show Season 6 Episode 23 - Christening
    6.6/10(79 votes)

    #20 - Christening

    S6:E23

    Mimi's cousin Vanessa comes for a visit. Mimi has always hated Vanessa, but now sucks up to her because she is rich. Vanessa and Drew are named the baby's godparents. However, Mimi declares that Vanessa will be the one to actually raise Gus if anything happens to Mimi and Steve. Steve objects, noting Drew's close bond with his nephew. Lewis and Oswald decide to use the store's new portrait studio to get pictures of themselves as astronauts in the hopes of impressing women. They are angry to find that families get a cheaper rate, as they can't afford the individual prices. Steve asks Drew to babysit Gus while he and Mimi are at the church preparing for the christening. Oswald spills tacos on Gus, so Kate and Drew have to take the outfit to the dry cleaners. Lewis and Oswald borrow the baby so that they can get family portrait prices. Drew and Kate go to the church and try to stall. Drew's parents wrap Oswald's rabbit, Commander Bun-Bun, in a blanket and try to pass him off as

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 16 - Suddenly No Summer
    6.6/10(63 votes)

    #21 - Suddenly No Summer

    S8:E16

    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:Unknown

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  22. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 2 - Eye of the Leopard
    6.6/10(69 votes)

    #22 - Eye of the Leopard

    S9:E2

    After learning that Gus's soccer team is in a league that has set things up to make sure that no one ever loses (to keep the kids from feeling bad), Drew tries to butt in, leading to disastrous results for his nephew. Lewis and Oswald make the mistake of getting involved with Kellie's cousin, who turns out to be a kleptomaniac.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 3 - Foos Rush In
    6.6/10(67 votes)

    #23 - Foos Rush In

    S9:E3

    After Evan leaves for a yoga retreat, Traylor begins a romance with Scott as part of a power play to seize control of the office. She puts an end to the laid-back work environment; and worst of all, takes away the foosball table! Meanwhile, Lewis gets involved with the Warsaw's new cook.

    Director:Brian K. Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 14 - Asleep at the Wheel
    6.6/10(62 votes)

    #24 - Asleep at the Wheel

    S9:E14

    After Tony the bus driver gets into an accident, he pleads with Drew to keep it a secret because he is close to retirement and doesn't want to risk being fired and losing his benefits package. Drew cannot do this because he fears for the passengers' safety, so he tries to convince Scott to give Tony another job.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Drew Carey Show Season 9 Episode 15 - Baby Face
    6.6/10(59 votes)

    #25 - Baby Face

    S9:E15

    Drew has trouble getting romantic with Kellie after a photo of the baby puts a lot of very strange ideas in his head.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Russ Woody

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (2)" is the worst rated episode of "The Drew Carey Show". It scored 5.3/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Gerry Cohen and written by Bruce Rasmussen, Clay Graham, Sam Simon, Mitch Hunter, Drew Carey, it aired on 9/26/2001. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (1)".