The essential episodes of The Drew Carey Show
Watch these 15 in order and you've got The Drew Carey Show — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Pressure to fill a cosmetics-counter job has Drew a shade irascible---especially after interviewing an applicant with "unusual" make-up habits. "She came in looking like something my nephew colored," Drew tells his friends.
- 02
Drew agrees to show Mr. Bell's spoiled nephew the ropes at work, but he's soon trying to give the upstart enough rope to hang himself.
- 03
There is No Scientific Name for a Show About God
A life-altering experience reawakens Drew's aspiration to spend his life behind an altar---as a minister. But his renewed devotion leads to a baptism of fire when he's called upon to dispense advice.
- 04
The good news: Drew's dream of getting a personal assistant comes true. The bad news: Mimi is it.
- 05
When Mr Wick wins a competition to date Kate, everyone is surprised when they start falling for each other
- 06
Drew questions Nicki's past weight loss, so he searches for proof that she lied about being overweight in the past.
- 07
Drew wins a vacation with Kate, creating tension when Drew's feelings for Kate are revealed.
- 08
- 09
Sexual Perversity in Cleveland
Oswald's mom loses her savings so he agrees to a clinical trial to have breast implants for DrugCo. Drew starts some online flirting with surprising results.
- 10
Drew's parents meet Celia, and Drew meets Celia's son, during a chaotic Christmas dinner.
- 11
Drew has to undergo a physical, but he gets Lewis to take it instead. Lewis also does the psychological evaluation, which leads to everyone thinking Drew is crazy. Meanwhile, Kate wants to tell Drew how she really feels about him but holds off as the psychiatrist Drew sees advises against a relationship until Drew deals with his issues.
- 12
After a prank goes terribly wrong, Drew is labelled a racist. He vows to kill Mimi and then accidentally hits her with his car.
- 13
Drew reluctantly hires Kate but then has to fire her.
- 14
Drew befriends a pregnant woman who decides he's perfect father material.
- 15
Drew and Kellie scramble to tie the knot before the birth of their son. But before they can exchange vows, their families and friends trade barbs at the rehearsal brunch.
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