According to Jim
On now
Polite Jim
Jim decides to reform and become the model of polite diplomacy.
Upcoming
Daddy Dearest
Jim has suspicions about a parent from Ruby and Gracie's class.
The Thin Green Line
Cheryl urges Jim to behave on St. Patrick's Day.
Jim's Best Friend
Jealous Jim assumes Andy is no longer his best friend.
Belaboring the Point
Ryan announces that Dana is expecting.
The Punch
Jim teaches Kyle to defend himself, but Kyle gets suspended for repeatedly hitting another child.
The Flannelsexual
Jim expresses the view that men should not let women "feminize" them.
Guinea Pygmalion
The family's pet guinea pig needs an expensive operation.
Hoosier Daddy
Jim and Cheryl's 15th anniversary celebration is interrupted when Dana thinks she is in labor.
Good Grief
When Cheryl's beloved Uncle Donald dies, Jim takes over the housekeeping duties.
All the Rage
Jim accidentally backs into a police car while chasing a guy and chooses anger-management classes.
Cheryl Gone Wild
Jim, Ryan and Andy learn that Cheryl and Dana have appeared in a "Chicks Gone Wild'' video.
Deliverance
Jim is forced to assist in the delivery of Dana’s baby, since Ryan can't get home in time.
Dino-Mite
Dana and Cheryl hesitantly entrust Ryan and Jim to watch the kids and baby Tanner.
Separate Ways
Dana and the baby stay with Cheryl while Ryan is away, and Jim stays with Andy to get some sleep.
In Case of Jimergency
Jim does not tell Cheryl that their health insurance has been canceled after he argues with a rep.
Coach Jim
Coach Jim turns his daughters' noncompetitive basketball team into tough, aggressive winners.
The At-Bat
The Ghost of Andy gives Jim a glimpse of Kyle's future as a loser, due to Jim's bad advice.
What Lies Beneath
Andy buys a metal detector and unearths Jim's missing wedding ring, which Jim replaced with a fake.
The Grill II
Andy's bid to sell a grill Jim gave him results in a tug-of-war between the two.
Devlin in Disguise
When Tim and Cindy Devlin announce their divorce, Andy and Cindy start up a relationship.
Any Man of Mine
Jim finds Cheryl a gay male friend to accompany her to musicals.
Jim's Birthday
Jim tries to sabotage the surprise 50th birthday party Cheryl plans for him.
Jim Almighty
God gives Jim the power to reinvent women; Andy asks God to make men more like women.
The Hot Wife
Jim tries to cheer up Cheryl by forging suggestive notes from the handsome water delivery man.
Safety Last
Taking an interest in health and safety, Cheryl sets new rules that cause Jim to feel stifled.
The Perfect Fight
Cheryl and Jim's evening alone turns into an all-out food fight.
Cheryl Goes to Florida
Jim struggles to care for the kids and household in Cheryl's absence, so the neighbors help out.
Ruby's First Date
Jim, Andy and Dana follow Ruby on her first date with an older boy.
Period Peace
Jim and Andy have trouble trying to handle one of the girls’ having their first period.
The Rendezvous
Jim and Cheryl plan for some romantic time alone, but the kids demand all of her attention.
Goodwill Hunting
Jim donates all of the kids' old furniture and clothes to charity when Cheryl calls with big news.
All Dolled Up
When Gracie tells Jim she agreed to a doll party for Cheryl, Jim turns it into a squirt gun fight!
Pregnancy Brain
Jim uses Cheryl's forgetfulness from her pregnancy to convert the basement into a media room.
The Gift Certificate
Jim uses Andy's gift certificate just before Andy remembers having it and inviting Jim to use it.
I Drink Your Milkshake
Jim creates a tribunal system to stop the children from bickering, but it backfires on him and Andy.
The Chaperone
Andy meets the perfect girl and Jim offers to take her daughters to a concert with Ruby and Gracie.
The Six Week Curse
Since Andy's relationships break up after six weeks, Dana hypnotizes him to find out the cause.
The Cheater
Pregnant Cheryl wants to have a game night, playing a game she never loses...because she cheats.
No Bedrest For The Wicked
Jim learns that Cheryl was already allowed to be more active, but she didn't tell him.
The Devil Went Down To Oak Park
The devil comes to collect on a deal Jim made with him years ago, when he was courting Cheryl.
The Blankie
Jim can't find the "blankie," which keeps the twins quiet and blames the older kids for losing it.
The New Best Friend
Dana, Cheryl's sister and best friend, moves away, so Cheryl turns to Jim as her new best friend.
Jami McFame
Jim's band plays back to a child pop sensation with an attitude.
Andy's Proposal
Jim convinces Andy to propose to his girlfriend, Emily, before he loses her.
Two For the Money
To earn money for Christmas gifts for his five kids, Jim lands the twins a movie role.
Cabin Boys
Andy and Jim plan a “guys” weekend at Emily's cabin in the woods, when she breaks up with Andy.
The Ego Boost
Jim is convinced an old flame wants him back, when she wants to date Andy.
The Yoga Bear
Jim becomes jealous of Cheryl's new yoga interest and tries to figure out what the hype is about.
Kyle's Crush
After learning Kyle is interested in Ruby's older piano teacher, Jim helps Kyle with advice.
The Meaningful Gift
Andy, desperate to impress Mandy with the perfect birthday gift, turns to Jim for advice.
The Daddy Way
Cheryl and her friends arrange a “Daddy and Me” group for Jim and the other dads.
Physical Therapy
Jim convinces Andy to play snow football even though Andy’s girlfriend warns him against it.
The Cooler One
Jim tries to be the coolest dad to impress Ruby.
Happy Jim
When Jim injures his back and is prescribed pain pills, the family takes advantage of his calmness.
King Of The Nerds
Jim tries to push Kyle into sports but learns Kyle is more interested in comics and sci-fi.
I Hate The High Road
Jim is signed up for a volunteer event that he doesn’t want to do.
Diamonds are a Ghoul's Best Friend
Jim and Andy buy cheap jewelry, only to discover the seller was robbing corpses at a morgue.
Heaven Opposed To Hell
Jim chokes in a restaurant, and must defend his life before God and the devil.
Pilot
Jim finds he doesn't have the willpower to leave his teary kid.
No Nookie
Cheryl convinces Jim to abstain from sex until their holiday.
The Cat Came Back
The football game takes priority over burying Cheryl's cat.
Anniversary
Cheryl discovers her sister chooses the gifts Jim gives her.
Unruly Spirits
Jim sneaks on Gracie for trick-or-treating.
The Crush
Jim sets up Dana with a seemingly perfect guy.
Cheryl's Old Flame
Andy asks Dana to join him in his therapy.
The Turkey Bowl
It’s Thanksgiving, but all Jim can think about is bowling.
Andy's Girlfriend
Andy announces he is becoming a vegetarian.
An According to Jiminy Christmas
Cheryl’s mom gives her sister a family heirloom for Christmas.
The Bad Word
The girls repeat a bad word Jim said during a Bears game.
Model Behavior
Jim has big plans when Ruby is hired for an advertisement.
The Money
Cheryl goes behind Jim's back and lends money to Andy.
Blow-Up
Jim shows off a revealing photo of Cheryl to his friends.
Racquetball
Cheryl challenges Jim to a racquetball showdown.
Under Pressure
Cheryl helps Jim relax after he develops high blood pressure.
Date Night
A night on the town turns into a disaster for Cheryl and Jim.
Birthday Boys
To prove himself, Jim buys the children an expensive gift.
The Receipt
Cheryl scolds Jim for losing the receipt for a faulty device.
Old Friends
Jim tries to relive his youth when an old friend comes to town.
Cheryl's Day Off
Jim misplaces the children while out with Andy.
No Surprises
Cheryl tries to throw a surprise party for Jim.
The Importance of Being Jim
Cheryl hides the camera after Jim deliberately deletes a photograph.
Cars and Chicks
Cheryl helps Dana buy a new car that turns out to be a lemon.
The Baby Monitor
Cheryl and Jim hear the neighbors' pillow talk on the baby monitor.
Pizza Boy
Jim takes in the pizza delivery boy whose father kicked him out.
The Closet
Jim complains Cheryl's stuff is taking over the house.
Punch and Ruby
Jim's behavior at a Bears game is a bad influence on the children.
The Bachelor
Jim advises Dana when she is picked for TV show "The Bachelor."
Father Disfigure
Jim's pastor holds a grudge over a childhood game of dodgeball.
Thanksgiving Confidential
Jim and Cheryl are caught making whoopee on the set of the play.
The Christmas Party
A neighbor invites the whole family to a Christmas party except Jim.
The Brother-in-Law
Dana's new boyfriend (Brad Paisley) can get Jim the gig of his dreams.
Moral Dilemma
Jim takes Cheryl on a trip with money mistakenly credited to him.
You Gotta Love Somebody (Part 1)
Cheryl and Jim's memories of their first meeting conflict.
You Gotta Love Somebody (Part 2)
Cheryl and Jim's memories of their first meeting conflict.
The Smell of Success
Cheryl disapproves of Jim's invention, a flatulent doll.
Slumber Party
Jim is forced to entertain a gaggle of girls at Ruby's slumber party.
The Ring
Jim worries Cheryl will learn the truth about her engagement ring.
Wonder Woman
Cheryl is mugged while shopping.
The Pass
A successful guy Jim went to high school with makes a pass at Cheryl.
Dana Gets Fired
Jim does more harm than good when he stands up to Dana's boss.
Bo Diddley
Jim considers helping Cheryl through surgery or meeting Bo Diddley.
Deal With the Devlins
Jim and Cheryl's new friends turn out to be obnoxious.
The Helmet
Jim is spending money on memorabilia instead of a new dryer.
No Harm, No Fowl
The household is annoyed when Gracie adopts a bird.
About a Girl
Dana pretends to be Ruby's mother to get a single father's attention.
Mom's Boyfriend
Cheryl's recently widowed mother introduces her fiance to the family.
Vegas Baby (Part 1)
Cheryl secretly plans a reunion between Jim and his estranged sister.
Vegas Baby (Part 2)
Cheryl secretly plans a reunion between Jim and his estranged sister.
The Errand
Jim starts to resent being Cheryl's errand boy.
The Packer Ball
Jim panics when his son becomes a Green Bay Packers fan.
We Have a Bingo
Jim feels guilty after cheating at a church bingo game.
Getting to Know You
Cheryl entreats Jim to buy her expensive jewelry.
The Lemonade Stand
Jim encourages Gracie and Ruby to open a lemonade stand.
ABC's and 123's
Jim looks to lighten his daughter's homework load.
Dana Dates Jim
Dana falls for a guy who looks exactly like Jim.
Scary Movie
Gracie and Ruby have nightmares after seeing a scary movie.
The Imaginary Friend
Jim invents an imaginary friend to avoid going to a baby shower.
Paintball
Jim picks paintball as a couple's activity.
The Empty Gesture
Cheryl gets stranded on the roof at Thanksgiving.
Rules of Engagement
Cheryl caters to Jim's every whim to make up for a fight.
Secret Santa
Dana puts her name on one of Cheryl's presents to Jim.
House for Sale
The irritating Devlins bid on the house across the street.
Dana Dates the Reverend
Dana falls for the Rev. Pierson after he sets her up with a job lead.
The Best Man
Jim tries to convince his friend not to back out on his wedding plans.
Cheryl Sings
Cheryl brags to her cousin that she is the lead singer in Jim's band.
When You Wish To Be A Star (Part 1)
Jim is replaced in a commercial with a handsome actor.
When You Wish To Be A Star (Part 2)
Jim takes umbrage at being replaced in a promo shoot for a cruise.
No Crime, But Punishment
Jim think Gracie is lying about a friend giving her a new video game.
The Baby
Jim's sister (Jennifer Coolidge) shows up, pregnant.
Who's The Boss?
Andy resents a wealthy client but ends up dating her.
The Truck
Jim is unable to transport the girls' papier-mache bear to school.
The Toilet
Cheryl decides to remodel the bathroom.
Trashed
Cheryl asks Jim to put the kids' artwork in storage.
The Marriage Bank
Jim agrees to go to a couples seminar, hoping Cheryl will reciprocate.
Everyone Gets Dumped
Jim develops a friendship with Dana's new boyfriend.
The Swimming Pool
Cheryl protests when the family sneaks into a neighbor's pool.
A Vast Difference
Jim chickens out of having a vasectomy.
A Hole in One
Cheryl wants Jim to give up all his vices, so they can try to have a baby.
The Effort
Cheryl surprises Jim with a romantic evening, but it cuts into his planned TV boxing match.
The Grill
Jim offers to give Andy an old barbecue grill, then decides Andy should pay for it.
The Garage Door
Cheryl and Dana are forced to smash their way out of a locked garage.
Dress to Kill Me
Jim is worried about Kyle.
Father-Daughter Dance
Jim is hurt when Ruby invites Andy to the father-daughter dance instead of him.
Plot Twist
Cheryl's mother's plans for the afterlife would put everyone in a family plot.
The Hunters
Jim becomes prey to a psychotic turkey named Angry Pete during a Thanksgiving hunt.
Poking The Bear
Cheryl's doctor puts sex off-limits until the time is right to conceive.
Stalking Santa
Jim gets into an altercation with a department store Santa.
Sympathy From The Devlins
Jim comes to believe that the Devlins bring good luck to the Bulls.
The Nanny-Cam
Jim buys a nanny-cam to spy on the sitter he did not want to hire.
The Jealous Husband
To make Cheryl feel desirable, Jim fakes a jealous rage in a restaurant.
A Crying Shame
Cheryl claims to like men who aren't afraid to cry.
Guess Who's Cooking Your Dinner?
Cheryl cooks for Dana and her boyfriend and lets him believe Dana cooked.
The Wedding Dress
Cheryl offers to let Dana wear her wedding dress.
The Mustache
Jim grows a mustache, much to the dismay of Cheryl.
Shall We Dance
Andy turns to Jim to learn how to dance for his sister's wedding.
Take My Wife, Please
Jim tries to avoid going to an opera with Cheryl.
The Spelling Bee
Jim has to drive Gracie to spelling bee tournaments all over the state.
Kentucky Fried Beltzman
Jim’s friend will be buried with a rare baseball card he stole from him.
The Clock
Jim and Cheryl adjust the clocks to get the kids to bed earlier.
The Competition
Jim is crushed when he loses a hot-dog-eating contest to a petite woman.
The Bachelorette Party
Cheryl's respectable bachelorette party disappoints Dana.
Geronimo Jim
Jim wants to take up skydiving and Ryan wants to race fast cars.
The Scrapbook
Jim and Cheryl's botched anniversary moments from years past.
Wedding Bell Blues
Jim scrambles to find a replacement reverend on Dana's wedding day.
Foul Ball
Jim gets Kyle out of his first day of kindergarten to go see a Cubs game.
Tale Of The Tape (Part 1)
Jim fears Cheryl's expectations as Ryan showers Dana with gifts.
Tale Of The Tape (Part 2)
Jim learns a tape Cheryl supposedly made for him when they dated was actually given to her.
Charity Begins at Hef's
Cheryl wins two tickets to visit Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion.
The Race
Jim tries to teach Kyle a lesson about quitting by running a 10K race.
Anec-Don'ts
To outdo Cheryl's story, Jim makes up a story about his construction office catching fire.
The Chick Whisperer
Jim helps Andy pick up a beautiful woman in a bar, but she turns out to be crazy.
James And The Annoying Peach
To teach Jim the value of communication, Cheryl does not speak to him for three days.
The Dream
Jim tries to blackmail Dana when he learns she is having erotic dreams about him.
Lean on Me
Cheryl urges Jim to meet an old girlfriend for lunch to discuss business.
The Gift of the Maggie
When Cheryl and Dana's mother visits, Jim and Cheryl compete with Ryan and Dana for her affection.
Sex Ed Fred
Jim and Cheryl discover that the boy in a sex education video is Jim.
Renewing Vows
Jim and Cheryl squabble while renewing their wedding vows.
The Stick
Jim accuses Cheryl of habitually choosing gifts intended to change him.
Mr. Right
Cheryl and Jim get into an argument about Erik Estrada.
Get Your Freak On
The hostess sells sex toys at what Cheryl thinks is a lingerie party.
The Grumpy Guy
Jim's neighbor models a grumpy old man after him in a series of children's books.
Polite Jim
Jim decides to reform and become the model of polite diplomacy.
Daddy Dearest
Jim has suspicions about a parent from Ruby and Gracie's class.
The Thin Green Line
Cheryl urges Jim to behave on St. Patrick's Day.
Jim's Best Friend
Jealous Jim assumes Andy is no longer his best friend.
Belaboring the Point
Ryan announces that Dana is expecting.
The Punch
Jim teaches Kyle to defend himself, but Kyle gets suspended for repeatedly hitting another child.
The Flannelsexual
Jim expresses the view that men should not let women "feminize" them.
Guinea Pygmalion
The family's pet guinea pig needs an expensive operation.
Hoosier Daddy
Jim and Cheryl's 15th anniversary celebration is interrupted when Dana thinks she is in labor.
Good Grief
When Cheryl's beloved Uncle Donald dies, Jim takes over the housekeeping duties.
All the Rage
Jim accidentally backs into a police car while chasing a guy and chooses anger-management classes.
Cheryl Gone Wild
Jim, Ryan and Andy learn that Cheryl and Dana have appeared in a "Chicks Gone Wild'' video.
Deliverance
Jim is forced to assist in the delivery of Dana’s baby, since Ryan can't get home in time.
Dino-Mite
Dana and Cheryl hesitantly entrust Ryan and Jim to watch the kids and baby Tanner.
Separate Ways
Dana and the baby stay with Cheryl while Ryan is away, and Jim stays with Andy to get some sleep.
In Case of Jimergency
Jim does not tell Cheryl that their health insurance has been canceled after he argues with a rep.
Coach Jim
Coach Jim turns his daughters' noncompetitive basketball team into tough, aggressive winners.
The At-Bat
The Ghost of Andy gives Jim a glimpse of Kyle's future as a loser, due to Jim's bad advice.
What Lies Beneath
Andy buys a metal detector and unearths Jim's missing wedding ring, which Jim replaced with a fake.
The Grill II
Andy's bid to sell a grill Jim gave him results in a tug-of-war between the two.
Devlin in Disguise
When Tim and Cindy Devlin announce their divorce, Andy and Cindy start up a relationship.
Any Man of Mine
Jim finds Cheryl a gay male friend to accompany her to musicals.
Jim's Birthday
Jim tries to sabotage the surprise 50th birthday party Cheryl plans for him.
Jim Almighty
God gives Jim the power to reinvent women; Andy asks God to make men more like women.
The Hot Wife
Jim tries to cheer up Cheryl by forging suggestive notes from the handsome water delivery man.
Safety Last
Taking an interest in health and safety, Cheryl sets new rules that cause Jim to feel stifled.
The Perfect Fight
Cheryl and Jim's evening alone turns into an all-out food fight.
Cheryl Goes to Florida
Jim struggles to care for the kids and household in Cheryl's absence, so the neighbors help out.
Ruby's First Date
Jim, Andy and Dana follow Ruby on her first date with an older boy.
Period Peace
Jim and Andy have trouble trying to handle one of the girls’ having their first period.
The Rendezvous
Jim and Cheryl plan for some romantic time alone, but the kids demand all of her attention.
Goodwill Hunting
Jim donates all of the kids' old furniture and clothes to charity when Cheryl calls with big news.
All Dolled Up
When Gracie tells Jim she agreed to a doll party for Cheryl, Jim turns it into a squirt gun fight!
Pregnancy Brain
Jim uses Cheryl's forgetfulness from her pregnancy to convert the basement into a media room.
The Gift Certificate
Jim uses Andy's gift certificate just before Andy remembers having it and inviting Jim to use it.
I Drink Your Milkshake
Jim creates a tribunal system to stop the children from bickering, but it backfires on him and Andy.
The Chaperone
Andy meets the perfect girl and Jim offers to take her daughters to a concert with Ruby and Gracie.
The Six Week Curse
Since Andy's relationships break up after six weeks, Dana hypnotizes him to find out the cause.
The Cheater
Pregnant Cheryl wants to have a game night, playing a game she never loses...because she cheats.
No Bedrest For The Wicked
Jim learns that Cheryl was already allowed to be more active, but she didn't tell him.
The Devil Went Down To Oak Park
The devil comes to collect on a deal Jim made with him years ago, when he was courting Cheryl.
The Blankie
Jim can't find the "blankie," which keeps the twins quiet and blames the older kids for losing it.
The New Best Friend
Dana, Cheryl's sister and best friend, moves away, so Cheryl turns to Jim as her new best friend.
Jami McFame
Jim's band plays back to a child pop sensation with an attitude.
Andy's Proposal
Jim convinces Andy to propose to his girlfriend, Emily, before he loses her.
Two For the Money
To earn money for Christmas gifts for his five kids, Jim lands the twins a movie role.
Cabin Boys
Andy and Jim plan a “guys” weekend at Emily's cabin in the woods, when she breaks up with Andy.
The Ego Boost
Jim is convinced an old flame wants him back, when she wants to date Andy.
The Yoga Bear
Jim becomes jealous of Cheryl's new yoga interest and tries to figure out what the hype is about.
Kyle's Crush
After learning Kyle is interested in Ruby's older piano teacher, Jim helps Kyle with advice.