Fair rating?According to Jim· Season 5 · Episode 2
The Tale of the Tape: Part 1
Jim worries that Cheryl's romantic expectations will increase when his new brother-in-law, Ryan, showers Dana with flowers and gifts. But then Jim learns that a special blues tape Cheryl supposedly made for him when they were dating, and that made him fall in love with her, was actually made for her by an old boyfriend
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#2In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#19All-timeof 182 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 5 averages 6.2
2005First airedSeptember 27, 2005
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Tony Braunagelas Tony
Mitch Rouseas Ryan GibsonCharlie Hartsockas Charlie
David Pasquesias DaveShows like According to Jim
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