According to Jim

1. S01E01PilotOctober 3, 2001 6.1Cheryl can't leave Ruby alone on her first week at kindergarten. Jim says it's because she's a woman and decides to take her himself, but he
2. S01E02No NookieOctober 10, 2001 6.4Jim and Cheryl find their romantic getaway to the Bahamas set to work out perfectly, with Dana babysitting the kids. However, at the last mi
3. S01E03The Cat Came BackOctober 17, 2001 6.2Cheryl's 15 year-old cat Mr. Feeney dies and she wants Jim to bury it on the backyard, but Jim wants to go to the Bears game with Dana and A
4. S01E04AnniversaryOctober 24, 2001 6.8On Jim and Cheryl's 10th Anniversary, Jim pays Dana to buy him an anniversary gift to give to Cheryl. Dana buys a beautiful and touching cha
5. S01E05Unruly SpiritsOctober 31, 2001 6.0On Halloween, Cheryl has forbidden Gracie to go trick-or-treating. However, not wanting his daughter to miss out on the fun of the halloween
6. S01E06The CrushNovember 7, 2001 6.4Cheryl finds herself falling for a guy that Jim has setup for Dana.
7. S01E07Cheryl's Old FlameNovember 14, 2001 6.6Jim and Cheryl find themselves wondering if they've set too many rules for their household when they find themselves arguing over whether to
8. S01E08Season's bestThe Turkey BowlNovember 21, 2001 7.0Cheryl is left alone to cook Thanksgiving dinner while Jim and Andy go bowling for a charity event. Worse, Jim invited friends to Thanksgivi
9. S01E09Andy's GirlfriendNovember 28, 2001 6.3Andy starts dating Ruby's piano teacher. When the two couples get together for dinner, Jim finds out the piano teacher is a vegetarian, a fe
10. S01E10An According to Jiminy ChristmasDecember 12, 2001 6.0Cheryl's mother is coming to visit them for Christmas and wants to stay at their house. Jim and Cheryl, however, prefer that she stayed at a
11. S01E11Bad WordJanuary 16, 2002 6.4Cheryl leaves Jim in charge of their kids and some other kids who were there to play with the girls during a Bears game. The next day, one o
12. S01E12Model BehaviorJanuary 23, 2002 6.2Jim and Cheryl agree to let Ruby model for a print ad as a one-time thing, but when the photographer calls her a natural, Jim gets Ruby an a
13. S01E13The MoneyJanuary 30, 2002 6.4Cheryl decides to go behind Jim's back and loan Andy $1,000 for a downpayment on a new condo but finds the money is missing.
14. S01E14Blow-UpFebruary 13, 2002 6.6Cheryl does something uncharacteristic for her - she gives Jim a sexy portrait of herself for Valentine's Day. When she finds out Jim shares
15. S01E15RacquetballFebruary 27, 2002 6.6Cheryl returns home from the gym, and tells Jim she had a great time playing racquetball. She asks Jim to play racquetball with her but he d
16. S01E16Under PressureMarch 6, 2002 6.2Jim gets hurt after jumping on a pogo stick and goes to the doctor. There, he finds out he has high blood pressure and has to start taking p
17. S01E17Date NightMarch 13, 2002 6.4Andy helps Dana with taxes. Dana watches Jim & Cheryl's children while they go on a date. Jim finds a parking place, but before he can p
18. S01E18Birthday BoysMarch 20, 2002 6.5Andy & Kyle share the same birthday. Dana gives Kyle a large custom painted mural for his bedroom, and plans to pay for everyone's dinne
19. S01E19The ReceiptApril 24, 2002 6.8Jim wants to exchange a broken DVD player within the warranty period but cannot find the receipt. He blames Cheryl for losing it, but she sa
20. S01E20Old FriendsMay 1, 2002 6.8Jim runs into Danny, a friend he has not seen in years. Danny is still single and accuses Jim of being a settled married man. Jim sets out t
21. S01E21Cheryl's Day OffMay 8, 2002 6.0Cheryl has a day of errands and time with her friends. Jim has to watch the children, but when he has a chance to have the kids go to friend
22. S01E22No SurprisesMay 15, 2002 5.8Jim has to deal with Cheryl's suspicions about a surprise birthday party for her, he then goes to a bowling with the Chicago Bears charity e

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The Importance of Being JimOctober 1, 2002 6.0Jim and Cheryl clash over a digital camera. He deletes a picture she wanted to keep, so she hides the camera from him.
2. S02E02Cars & ChicksOctober 8, 2002 6.0Dana needs to buy a new car and Cheryl offers to go with her, but Jim says chicks are no good buying cars by themselves, because they'll get
3. S02E03The Baby MonitorOctober 15, 2002 6.0Jim and Cheryl meet the new neighbors and find out that they can hear their conversation through the baby monitor. When the neighbors find o
4. S02E04The Pizza BoyOctober 22, 2002 6.0Jim and Cheryl have a new house guest when the pizza delivery boy moves in with them. Ronnie wants to do stand up comedy, but his father tel
5. S02E05Season's bestThe ClosetOctober 29, 2002 6.3Jim wants his own space in the house for his own things and for a place where he can be alone. Cheryl starts to thin out her closet, but Dan
6. S02E06Punch and RubyNovember 5, 2002 6.3Jim takes the girls to their first baseball game, and Cheryl tells him to be on his best behavior and set a good example. At the game, Jim g
7. S02E07The BachelorNovember 12, 2002 6.3Dana gets accepted to be on the reality show The Bachelor. Jim gives her advice on how to keep a man interested. When Dana and the bachelor
8. S02E08Father DisfigureNovember 19, 2002 6.0The family goes to church, and Jim realizes he knows the new minister. When Jim was young, he and the reverend played dodge ball together.
9. S02E09Thanksgiving ConfidentialNovember 26, 2002 6.0Cheryl and Jim are organizing the school's Thanksgiving Day play, and when they are alone on the set, they decide to get intimate. Andy and
10. S02E10The Christmas PartyDecember 10, 2002 6.0Cheryl is hoping to have the family invited to a neighbor's popular annual Christmas party, but Jim dashes her hope when he fights with the
11. S02E11The Brother-in-LawDecember 17, 2002 6.0Jim is excited when Dana's new boyfriend asks him to play backup music at a bar. The offer does not include the other members of Jim's band,
12. S02E12Moral DilemmaJanuary 7, 2003 6.0When Jim reviews the credit card statement, he finds the bank made an error and now has surplus money. Jim takes Cheryl out to an expensive
13. S02E13You Gotta Love Somebody: Part 1January 21, 2003 6.0Jim and Cheryl's friend Danny visits. He brings his police officer partner with him. Cheryl realizes that Laraine likes Danny and hopes he w
14. S02E14You Gotta Love Somebody: Part 2January 21, 2003 6.0Jim & Cheryl's friend Danny, and Andy, retell the story how they helped Jim and Cheryl get together.
15. S02E15The Smell of SuccessJanuary 28, 2003 6.0Jim has another quick-rich scheme, and much to Cheryl's dismay, Jim, Andy and Dana think it is a good idea. Jim's idea is to make a doll who
16. S02E16Slumber PartyFebruary 4, 2003 6.3Cheryl has to do everything to prepare for Ruby's birthday party since Jim seems to mess things up. On the day of the party, Jim ends up hav
17. S02E17The RingFebruary 11, 2003 6.0When an old girlfriend of Jim's comes to dinner, she accidentally reveals things to Cheryl that Jim wanted kept secret about them.
18. S02E18Wonder WomanFebruary 18, 2003 6.0Cheryl becomes a Wonder Woman when she pursues a man who tries to steal her purse. Jim finds out about the attack on Cheryl and goes overboa
19. S02E19The PassFebruary 25, 2003 6.0Cheryl is upset when one of Jim's new clients makes a pass at her and Jim does nothing about it.
20. S02E20Dana Gets FiredMarch 11, 2003 6.3Jim talks to Dana's boss about his treatment of employees. Dana ends up getting fired.
21. S02E21Bo DiddleyApril 1, 2003 6.0Cheryl needs a root canal, but she does not want to have it done. Jim says he will go with Cheryl so she will have support. However, at the
22. S02E22Deal with the DevlinsApril 1, 2003 6.0Cherly's new friend is another soccer mom who Jim finds annoying. Cheryl enjoys her company, so the two families become social friends. Even
23. S02E23The HelmetApril 8, 2003 6.3Cheryl finds the perfect gift for Jim's birthday on an online website and starts to bid on it. Another person is also bidding for the same p
24. S02E24No Harm, No FoulApril 29, 2003 6.3An exotic bird flies into Jim's back yard, and Gracie decides to keep it as a pet. The bird is loud and annoying, but Gracie refuses to let
25. S02E25About a GirlMay 6, 2003 6.0Dana takes Ruby to the park, and a single father strikes up a conversation with her. When Dana realizes he thinks she is the mother of Ruby,
26. S02E26Mom's BoyfriendMay 13, 2003 6.0Cheryl's mother comes to visit, and tells everyone she is engaged. Cheryl and Dana are not happy about it, but Jim and Andy find the guy to
27. S02E27Vegas, Baby: Part 1May 20, 2003 6.3When Jim & Andy go to Las Vegas on a business trip, Cheryl & Dana also go for a vacation. Cheryl secretly hopes to reunite Jim and h
28. S02E28Vegas, Baby: Part 2May 20, 2003 6.0After Jim makes up with Roxanne, she asks for money. Since Jim is hesitant, Roxanne sets her sights on Andy and they get married. Now that R

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The ErrandSeptember 23, 2003 6.3Jim is outraged to learn they pay for groceries to be delivered. Cheryl says they have deliveries for a lot of things. He says he will take
2. S03E02The Packer BallSeptember 30, 2003 6.0Kyle has a new favorite toy - a Packers Team football. Since Jim's favorite team is the Chicago Bears, he does not like that Kyle has a diff
3. S03E03We Have a BingoOctober 7, 2003 6.0Jim wins a water-bed when playing bingo at a church fund-raiser. The pastor realizes Jim cheated, and talks to him about doing the right thi
4. S03E04Getting to Know YouOctober 14, 2003 6.3Jim gets Cheryl a pair of expensive pair of earrings that is similar to the pair of earrings she usually wears. Cheryl accuses Jim of not kn
5. S03E05The Lemonade StandOctober 21, 2003 6.3The girls get permission to open a lemonade stand to earn money. When the neighbors start a better lemonade stand in competition, Jim, Chery
6. S03E06ABC's and 123'sOctober 21, 2003 6.0Jim tells Cheryl she is making a big deal of Ruby doing homework. Cheryl tells him that he should try it. Since Jim does not want to, he tal
7. S03E07Season's bestDana Dates JimOctober 28, 2003 6.8Dana's new date is similar to Jim in many ways. Cheryl teaches Dana that she is basically dating Jim, and when Dana realizes it is right, sh
8. S03E08Scary MovieNovember 4, 2003 6.5Jim takes the girls to see a scary movie even though Cheryl tells him not to. When the girls have nightmares at bedtime, Cheryl thinks she d
9. S03E09Imaginary FriendNovember 11, 2003 6.6Jim seems to always be busy helping a friend when he and Cheryl are to visit with some friends. Cheryl realizes this happens only when it is
10. S03E10PaintballNovember 18, 2003 6.8Jim is tired of Cheryl always picking activities for them as a couple, especially the cooking class which was a disaster. He picks paint-bal
11. S03E11The Empty GestureNovember 25, 2003 5.8Cheryl climbs the roof to get the tablecloth Jim tied there for a Halloween. When she is stuck on the roof and no one notices she is missing
12. S03E12Rules of EngagementDecember 2, 2003 6.0Jim is puzzled when Cheryl apologizes to him in the morning, but he accepts the apology and decides to use it against her to get out of ever
13. S03E13Secret SantaDecember 9, 2003 6.3Dana does not have money to buy Jim a Christmas gift, so Cheryl tells her to just take one Cheryl already purchased and say it is from her.
14. S03E14House for SaleJanuary 6, 2004 6.0The house across the street from Jim & Cheryl is on sale. The Devlins visit and announce they are placing a bid on the house. Jim &
15. S03E15Dana Dates the ReverendJanuary 27, 2004 6.8Dana is fed up because she attracts only shallow men. Jim is in trouble because his bowling team is missing one player. It just happens that
16. S03E16The Best ManFebruary 10, 2004 6.5Danny and Laraine announce their intent to marry, and Danny asks Jim to be his best man. Cheryl tells Jim he better not get Danny drunk at a
17. S03E17Cheryl SingsFebruary 17, 2004 6.5Cheryl decides to sing in Jim's band to prove to her cousin that she has talent. Trouble is, Cheryl cannot sing.
18. S03E18When You Wish to Be a Star: Part 1February 24, 2004 6.0At Dana's new job, she gets to cast a family for a vacation commercial. She hires Cheryl and her family. The producer likes everyone except
19. S03E19When You Wish to Be a Star: Part 2March 2, 2004 6.0Jim is troubled because his replacement in the commercial, Ted, gets to be a bit too intimate with Cheryl in front of camera. So when a role
20. S03E20No Crime, But PunishmentMarch 9, 2004 6.0Gracie has been acting up lately, and Jim says that Cheryl's gentle ways are not working for improvement. Jim comes up with a harsh punishme
21. S03E21The BabyMarch 16, 2004 6.0Jim's sister Roxanne visits Cheryl and Jim. She tells them she is going to have a baby, and Andy is the father.
22. S03E22Who's the Boss?March 30, 2004 6.0Jim is working hard to please his new client, Veronica, which actually means that he's making Andy work hard. Because the boss can't be seen
23. S03E23The TruckApril 6, 2004 6.0The girls made a large paper mâché bear for the school for team spirit. Jim has to take the bear to school in his truck, but he lost his tru
24. S03E24The ToiletApril 27, 2004 6.0Cheryl promises to take Jim's opinions seriously when she decides to remodel the bathroom, until Jim insists it include a hideous high-tech
25. S03E25TrashedMay 4, 2004 6.0Pack rat Cheryl asks Jim to rent a storage unit to house seven years' worth of the kids' art projects, but Jim refuses to pay the fee, so he
26. S03E26The Marriage BankMay 11, 2004 6.0Thinking it might get Cheryl to let him go on a fishing trip with Andy, Jim makes a "deposit" in the "marriage bank" by agreeing to go to a
27. S03E27Everyone Gets DumpedMay 18, 2004 6.0Jim develops a friendship with Dana's new boyfriend, despite the fact that the guy dumped Cheryl years ago.
28. S03E28The Swimming PoolMay 25, 2004 6.0Cheryl protests when a heat wave sends the family sneaking into a vacationing neighbor's pool -- until she starts sneaking over on her own.
29. S03E29A Vast DifferenceMay 25, 2004 6.5Jim chickens out of having a vasectomy, but Cheryl is so effusive in her praise that he's unable to admit he didn't go through with it.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01A Hole in OneSeptember 21, 2004 6.3Cheryl wants Jim to give up his vices so he can get her pregnant.
2. S04E02The EffortSeptember 28, 2004 6.3Cheryl surprises Jim with a romantic evening, but it cuts into his planned TV boxing match.
3. S04E03The GrillOctober 12, 2004 6.3Jim offers to give Andy an old barbecue grill, then decides Andy should pay for it.
4. S04E04The Garage DoorOctober 19, 2004 6.3Cheryl and Dana are forced to smash their way out of a locked garage, because they ignored Jim's lesson on how to open the door from the ins
5. S04E05Dress to Kill MeOctober 26, 2004 6.3Kyle wants to be Cinderella for Halloween. Jim is against it because he thinks he's growing up to be a sissy. Jim buys Kyle a manly costume
6. S04E06Father-Daughter DanceNovember 9, 2004 5.3Ruby hurts Jim's feelings when she invites Andy to a father-daughter dance instead of him.
7. S04E07Plot TwistNovember 16, 2004 5.8Cheryl's mother, Maggie, wants Jim, Cheryl and the family to rest someday in a family plot she reserved years ago, but Jim insists on his ow
8. S04E08The HuntersNovember 23, 2004 6.3To prove his worth as a man, Jim -- along with Andy -- hunt a turkey for Thanksgiving, but on the hunt Jim is pursued -- and shot -- by a le
9. S04E09Poking the BearNovember 30, 2004 6.0Cheryl's gynecologist forbids her from having sex with Jim until the time is right to get pregnant, and Jim eats crow in order to win a huge
10. S04E10Stalking SantaDecember 14, 2004 4.7Jim tangles with a department store Santa after the two are involved in a parking lot fender bender. Unfortunately, Jim's kids witness the s
11. S04E11Sympathy from the DevlinsJanuary 11, 2005 6.3Jim befriends his obnoxious neighbors when he believes they bring good luck when he's watching the Chicago Bulls.
12. S04E12The Nanny-CamJanuary 18, 2005 6.3Jim buys a nanny-cam to spy on the sitter he didn't want Cheryl to hire but learns something about Cheryl instead, prompting her to buy a ca
13. S04E13The Jealous HusbandJanuary 25, 2005 6.0To make Cheryl feel desirable, Jim fakes a jealous rage in a restaurant and tries to teach Dana's date to do the same, but the lesson backfi
14. S04E14A Crying ShameFebruary 8, 2005 6.0Cheryl claims to like men who aren't afraid to cry, but when Jim bursts into tears after a movie, she is surprised to find herself turned of
15. S04E15Guess Who's Cooking Your Dinner?February 15, 2005 6.0Cheryl cooks dinner for Dana and her boyfriend and lets him believe that Dana actually did the cooking.
16. S04E16The Wedding DressFebruary 22, 2005 6.3When Cheryl offers Dana the use of her wedding gown, Jim and Andy try to cover up the fact that the dress was destroyed in a fiery sports ce
17. S04E17The MustacheMarch 8, 2005 6.8A hot delivery girl gives Jim some fashion advice, prompting him to grow a mustache, which Cheryl hates. Cheryl retaliates by becoming a bru
18. S04E18Shall We Dance?March 8, 2005 6.5When Andy decides to learn how to dance for his sister's wedding, he turns to Jim, a closet dancer, for help.
19. S04E19Take My Wife, PleaseMarch 15, 2005 6.0In order to avoid going to an opera with Cheryl, Jim asks an elderly widower to be her escort.
20. S04E20Spelling BeeMarch 22, 2005 6.3Jim's pride in Gracie's new-found spelling-bee aptitude quickly turns to dismay when he has to drive her to tournaments all over the state.
21. S04E21Kentucky Fried BeltzmanMarch 29, 2005 6.5Jim is shocked to learn that his recently deceased friend will be buried with a rare baseball card he stole from Jim.
22. S04E22The ClockApril 12, 2005 6.5Jim and Cheryl adjust the clocks to get the kids to bed earlier so they can have more quality time together.
23. S04E23The CompetitionApril 19, 2005 6.3Jim, certain he will win the annual hot dog eating contest, is humiliated when instead he loses to a petite woman, and his problems are furt
24. S04E24The Bachelorette PartyMay 3, 2005 6.3When Cheryl's prim and proper bachelorette party disappoints Dana, Jim and Andy treat Dana to a rowdy night she'll never forget - but now wi
25. S04E25Geronimo JimMay 10, 2005 6.5Cheryl and Dana think they have cause to worry when Dana's fiance - wants to race fast cars and Jim wants to take up skydiving.
26. S04E26The ScrapbookMay 10, 2005 6.5Jim actually remembers his and Cheryl's anniversary - but Cheryl didn't! Improvising, she gives him the photo album that covers years worth
27. S04E27Season's bestWedding Bell BluesMay 17, 2005 8.0On Dana's wedding day, Jim accidentally knocks the family's favorite reverend unconscious with the car door, so he has to scramble to find a

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Foul BallSeptember 20, 2005 6.5The fifth season premieres with Jim sneaking off to a Cubs game with Kyle instead of taking him to his first day of kindergarten.
2. S05E02The Tale of the Tape: Part 1September 27, 2005 6.5Jim worries that Cheryl's romantic expectations will increase when his new brother-in-law, Ryan, showers Dana with flowers and gifts. But th
3. S05E03The Tale of the Tape: Part 2September 27, 2005 6.5Jim worries that Cheryl's romantic expectations will increase when his new brother-in-law, Ryan, showers Dana with flowers and gifts. But th
4. S05E04Charity Begins at Hef'sOctober 4, 2005 6.3When Cheryl wins two tickets to visit Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion in a charity-raising contest that Jim secretly entered her in, she
5. S05E05The RaceOctober 11, 2005 6.5Out-of-shape Jim enters a 10K marathon to teach Kyle, who wants to quit basketball, a lesson about not being a quitter -- but he cheats to g
6. S05E06Anec-Don'tsOctober 18, 2005 6.5Cheryl, upset that Jim thinks her daily anecdotes are boring, steals Dana's story about meeting Oprah. Jim, now determined to out-do Cheryl,
7. S05E07The Chick WhispererNovember 1, 2005 6.0Jim helps Andy pick up a beautiful woman in a bar, but she turns out to be crazy -- and eventually leaves Andy and stalks Jim instead.
8. S05E08James & the Annoying PeachNovember 8, 2005 6.3To teach Jim the value of communication, Cheryl doesn't speak to him for three days.
9. S05E09Season's bestThe DreamNovember 15, 2005 6.8Jim tries to blackmail Dana when he finds out she's having erotic dreams about him.
10. S05E10Lean on MeNovember 29, 2005 6.0Cheryl encourages Jim to meet a former girlfriend wants to discuss business for lunch, and then regrets it when she becomes convinced that t
11. S05E11The Gift of MaggieDecember 13, 2005 6.2When Cheryl and Dana's mother, Maggie, visits for the holidays, Jim and Cheryl compete with Ryan and Dana for her affection
12. S05E12Sex Ed FredJanuary 10, 2006 6.2When Jim and Cheryl watch an sex education video that is shown at Ruby's school, Jim realizes that he is watching a young him.
13. S05E13Renewing VowsJanuary 24, 2006 6.0Ruby and Gracie want to get their ears pierced but Cheryl believes that this will lead to the girls growing up too quickly and convinces Jim
14. S05E14The StickFebruary 7, 2006 6.2It's Jim's birthday and he gets upset when Cheryl gives him gifts he does not want, but is really happy when Kyle give him a stick for his b
15. S05E15Mr. RightFebruary 7, 2006 6.0Cheryl and Jim get into a disagreement about Erik Estrada, and Jim tries to prove that the incident that occurred ten years ago was not wron
16. S05E16Get Your Freak OnFebruary 21, 2006 5.8Cheryl believes she's attending a tasteful lingerie party, but is shocked to learn the hostess is selling sex toys and Cheryl buys one, but
17. S05E17The Grumpy GuyFebruary 28, 2006 5.6Jim gets mad when he finds out that his neighbor Julie has been writing children books and basing them about him.
18. S05E18Polite JimMarch 7, 2006 5.8Jim makes his own neighbour cry with complaining about his backyard barbeque, so he ends up taking polite lessons from Andy, in order to bec
19. S05E19Daddy DearestMarch 7, 2006 6.0Jim believes that Bill, the father of one of Rubys and Gracies classmates is actually his real father that abandoned Jim when he was a child
20. S05E20The Thin Green LineMarch 14, 2006 6.0Cheryl gives her best to assure herself a spot on the Church Committee, and in order to get that, she forbids Jim to do his annual "Green Ma
21. S05E21Jim's Best FriendMarch 21, 2006 5.8When Andy stars playing chess with Ryan on a regular basis, Jim is convinced that he is losing his best friend.
22. S05E22Belaboring the PointMay 2, 2006 6.0When a proud and happy Ryan announces that Dana is pregnant, Jim warns him of Dana's upcoming hormone swings, and ends up dreaming that he i

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The PunchJanuary 3, 2007 6.2Jim realizes that Cheryl has been spoiling their son Kyle for way too long, so he decides to make him a man by teaching him how to throw a p
2. S06E02The FlannelsexualJanuary 3, 2007 6.2Jim ends up on a talk show after claiming that men shouldn't let women feminize them, and then goes to Dana's co-ed baby shower to prove his
3. S06E03Guinea PygmalionJanuary 10, 2007 6.2When the family pet guinea pig swallows an eraser, Jim is forced to pay for an expensive operation.
4. S06E04Hoosier DaddyJanuary 10, 2007 6.2Cheryl and Jim go to a motel in Indiana to celebrate their fifteenth wedding anniversary, but Dana's possible labor and a tornado interfere.
5. S06E05Good GriefJanuary 17, 2007 6.2When Cheryl's beloved Uncle Donald dies, Jim takes over housekeeping, but soon starts to suspect that Cheryl is using him.
6. S06E06All the RageJanuary 17, 2007 5.6Cheryl persuades Jim to attend an anger-management class, but he soon learns that getting mad isn't as much fun as getting even.
7. S06E07Cheryl Gone WildJanuary 24, 2007 6.4Andy, Ryan and Jim are stunned when they find out that Dana and Cheryl recently appeared in a Chicks Gone Wild video.
8. S06E08DeliveranceJanuary 31, 2007 6.4When Dana gets into premature labor, and Ryan isn't able to come and deliver the baby because he is delivering a celebrity's baby, Jim has t
9. S06E09Dino-MiteFebruary 28, 2007 6.6When Cheryl and Dana allow Jim and Ryan to take care of the kids and baby Tanner while they are out, things get out of control. Jim takes ev
10. S06E10Separate WaysMarch 7, 2007 6.4While Ryan is away, Dana and baby Tanner are staying at Jim and Cheryl's, until Jim starts complaining about the presence of the baby, so Ch
11. S06E11In Case of JimergencyMarch 14, 2007 5.6After an argument with a claims representative about his bill, Jim's health insurance is canceled, and Jim decides to hide the truth from Ch
12. S06E12Coach JimMarch 28, 2007 5.6Jim decides to toughen up his daughters basketball team and soon turns them from sweet and peaceful to an angry and aggressive basketball te
13. S06E13The At-BatApril 4, 2007 5.6Jim's bad softball game advice to Kyle turns to be Jim's worst nightmare when an Ghost of Andy visits him to show him the Adult Kyle's life
14. S06E14What Lies BeneathApril 18, 2007 5.4Andy's new metal detector uncovers Jim's long-lost wedding ring, which causes headaches to Jim, because he bought a fake wedding ring as a r
15. S06E15The Grill IIApril 25, 2007 5.0Andy and Jim end up in a war after Andy tries to sell him a grill that Jim gave him a few years ago.
16. S06E16Devlin in DisguiseMay 2, 2007 6.6After Tim and Cindy Devlin's sudden divorce announcement, Andy starts spending time with Cindy, which turns into a relationship, and an urge
17. S06E17Season's bestAny Man of MineMay 9, 2007 7.0In order to avoid attending another musical with Cheryl, Jim finds a gay man to accompany her.
18. S06E18Jim's BirthdayMay 16, 2007 6.8Cheryl throws Jim an unwanted surprise party for his 50th birthday, which Jim then sabotages, and then later reveals the real reason why he

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Jim AlmightyJanuary 1, 2008 6.4Crazed about the fact that Cheryl joined a dinner party club, Jim insults the very creator of women, God, who then gives Jim the power to tr
2. S07E02The Hot WifeJanuary 1, 2008 6.2Cheryl feels down when she can't use her sexuality to get a dinner table at a restaurant, so Jim tries to cheer her up by writing letter as
3. S07E03Safety LastJanuary 8, 2008 6.2When Cheryl takes a greater interest in general safety and health, Jim feels stifled by her new rules and regulations. Just after Cheryl for
4. S07E04The Perfect FightJanuary 15, 2008 6.2Cheryl and Jim have an evening at home without the kids and decide to stay in and just have dessert for dinner. But Jim's choice of pastries
5. S07E05Cheryl Goes to FloridaJanuary 22, 2008 6.2While Cheryl is out of town to take care of her mother, Jim has to take care of their kids, and he receives sympathy from a neighborhood mom
6. S07E06Ruby's First DateJanuary 29, 2008 6.2While Cheryl is still out of town, Jim is having hard time dealing with Ruby's girl problems, so he assigns Dana to help her. However, when
7. S07E07Period PeaceFebruary 12, 2008 6.2When Ruby and Gracie can't seem to stop fighting, Jim is "forced" to read their diaries to determine the cause, only to realize that he need
8. S07E08The RendezvousFebruary 19, 2008 6.0When Cheryl returns home for a visit the kids end up occupying her time, so Jim decides to prepare a special date with her at the airport lo
9. S07E09Goodwill HuntingFebruary 26, 2008 5.5Without consulting with Cheryl, Jim transforms the garage into a cigar lounge and donates the kids' old clothes and furniture to charity. Wh
10. S07E10All Dolled UpMarch 4, 2008 6.3Jim is forced organize a doll-themed party for Gracie while Cheryl is on bed rest, but when Gracie admits that the only reason she agreed to
11. S07E11Pregnancy BrainMarch 11, 2008 5.8Jim finds a way to use Cheryl's forgetfulness (a.k.a. "the pregnancy brain") to his advantage by trying to convince her that it was her idea
12. S07E12The Gift CertificateApril 15, 2008 4.8Realizing that Andy didn't use the gift certificate that Jim gave him for his birthday, Jim decides to use the certificate to treat himself
13. S07E13I Drink Your MilkshakeApril 22, 2008 6.0Jim makes a rule he believes to be the perfect cure for children's fights, but when he enters a discussion with Andy, the both end up on the
14. S07E14The ChaperoneApril 29, 2008 6.0Andy finally meets the perfect girl, but things get rough when he lets Jim babysit the woman's daughters, who then end up missing while Andy
15. S07E15The Six-Week CurseMay 13, 2008 5.0Dana puts Andy under hypnosis to learn why all of his relationships don't last longer than six weeks. Upon learning that it's due to Andy's
16. S07E16The CheaterMay 13, 2008 6.3Cheryl insists on playing a game that she somehow always wins, but Dana is aware of the fact that Cheryl is cheating.
17. S07E17Season's bestNo Bedrest for the WickedMay 27, 2008 6.5Jim anxiously awaits for the moment when Cheryl is off bedrest so she'd take over all the chores, but Dana urges him to let Cheryl rest unti
18. S07E18The Devil Went Down to Oak ParkMay 27, 2008 6.3The Devil himself visits Jim to remind him of the deal they made years ago, when Jim promised to give away his fifth child if the Devil help

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Season's bestThe BlankieDecember 2, 2008 6.3Jim guilts the older kids into doing household chores after Jonathan's special blanket goes missing.
2. S08E02The New Best FriendDecember 2, 2008 6.0When Dana, Cheryl's sister and best friend, moves away, Jim realizes he must find Cheryl a new friend as soon as possible.
3. S08E03Jami McFameDecember 9, 2008 5.8Jim and his band win a chance to play for a child pop sensation Jami McFame, but when the star gives them an attitude, Jim decides to set he
4. S08E04Andy's ProposalDecember 9, 2008 6.0Jim urges Andy to propose to Emily or risk losing her, but when he sees Emily dining with another man, he doubts the wisdom of his advice.
5. S08E05Two for the MoneyDecember 16, 2008 5.5When Cheryl learns of Jim's plan to use their twins in a movie starring Steve Guttenberg to get some money for Christmas gifts, she refuses
6. S08E06Cabin BoysDecember 30, 2008 5.5Jim looks forward to a "guys only" weekend with Andy, but when Andy ends up dumped by Emily over a text message and when the guys stumble up
7. S08E07The Ego BoostApril 14, 2009 5.3Jim is convinced that an old flame wants to get back with him until he realizes that she wants to hook up with Andy, leaving Jim with a brui
8. S08E08The Yoga BearApril 14, 2009 5.8Jim becomes intrigued by Cheryl's raving about a yoga teacher so he decides to try out the class, only to end up impressed by the teacher. B
9. S08E09Kyle's CrushApril 21, 2009 5.0Jim prepares Kyle for his first "date" with Ruby's slightly older piano teacher, Mandy, whom Andy has fallen for and is secretly dating behi
10. S08E10The Meaningful GiftApril 21, 2009 5.0Andy, desperate to impress Mandy with the perfect birthday gift, turns to Jim for advice. Jim counsels against givivng fancy jewelry, urging
11. S08E11The Daddy WayApril 28, 2009 5.2Cheryl and her friends, eager to get an afternoon away from the kids, arrange a "Daddy and Me" group for Jim and other dads with young kids
12. S08E12Physical TherapyApril 28, 2009 5.4Andy ends up injured after playing snow football with Jim, so Jim helps Andy make it seem like he had a freak accident because Andy was prev
13. S08E13The Cooler OneMay 12, 2009 5.4Jim attempts to look cool in the eyes of Ruby and her friends, until he realizes that he may be undermining Cheryl's authority due to his be
14. S08E14Happy JimMay 12, 2009 5.0Jim's bad back has him on prescription pain pills which has him in an altered state and opens up an opportunity for the family to share info
15. S08E15King of the NerdsMay 26, 2009 5.8Jim uses his passion for sports to connect with son Kyle. But sports-challenged Kyle identifies more with fellow sci-fi nerd Andy, forcing a
16. S08E16I Hate the High RoadMay 26, 2009 5.2Cheryl forces Jim to donate time to charity. His reluctance turns to elation when he's rewarded with a thousand-dollar check for his efforts
17. S08E17Diamonds Are a Ghoul's Best FriendJune 2, 2009 5.8It's Cheryl's birthday and Jim decides to buy her a diamond necklace. But in an attempt to save money, he buys the necklace from Andy's unre
18. S08E18Heaven Opposed to HellJune 2, 2009 5.8When Jim chokes on a shrimp puff, he dies and arrives at Heaven's gate. With Jim on trial to prove his selfless acts on earth, best friend A

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