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According to Jim Season 8 Episodes
Season 8 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Episode 1
The Blankie
Tue, Dec 2, 2008 30 mins
In the eighth-season premiere, the older kids give in to Jim's request to do the household chores after he blames them for losing one of the twin's blankets.
Episode 2
The New Best Friend
Tue, Dec 2, 2008 30 mins
Jim is overwhelmed by Cheryl's requests and suggestions when her sister and closest friend, Dana, moves away, so he sets out to find his wife a replacement.
Episode 3
Jami McFame
Tue, Dec 9, 2008 30 mins
When Jim's band wins a contest, they get to be the backing group for a young pop singer, but the girl's off-putting, diva attitude brings out the father-knows-best side of Jim.
Episode 4
Two for the Money
Tue, Dec 16, 2008 30 mins
Faced with the difficult task of buying Christmas presents for five kids, Jim tries to earn extra money by getting the twins cast in a film starring Steve Guttenberg (who plays himself), though the idea of the kids becoming movie stars is a flop with Cheryl.
Episode 5
Andy's Proposal
Tue, Dec 9, 2008 30 mins
Jim persuades Andy to pop the question to his girlfriend before it's too late, but Jim has second thoughts when he sees her in public with another man.
Episode 6
Cabin Boys
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 30 mins
A guys' weekend in the woods for Jim and Andy turns sour when the latter's fiancée calls off their engagement. It then turns shocking when they discover her ex-husband at the same cabin.
Episode 7
The Ego Boost
Tue, Apr 14, 2009 30 mins
While trying a new restaurant with Andy, Jim gets the wrong idea when he thinks the owner (Constance Marie), an old girlfriend, is still carrying a torch for him.
Episode 8
The Yoga Bear
Tue, Apr 14, 2009 30 mins
Jim takes a sudden interest in yoga when Cheryl raves about her male instructor, but their tranquility is interrupted after they discover each other's real interests.
Episode 9
Kyle's Crush
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 30 mins
Jim counsels Kyle when he has a crush on Ruby's piano teacher (Jackie Debatin), who happens to be secretly involved in a relationship with Andy.
Episode 10
The Meaningful Gift
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 30 mins
Andy needs to get a birthday gift for his girlfriend (Jackie Debatin), but between his own instincts about her interests and Jim's advice, he fails to make the impression he desired.
Episode 11
The Daddy Way
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 30 mins
Cheryl's desire for some time with her friends leaves Jim in charge of their five kids---and the host of a rowdy playdate with other like-minded dads and their children.
Episode 12
Physical Therapy
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 30 mins
Despite a warning from Mandy, Andy goes along with Jim's idea to play football in the snow. But after Andy gets hurt, they must devise a plan to cover their tracks. Garry Marshall guest stars.
Episode 13
The Cooler One
Tue, May 12, 2009 30 mins
Jim tries hard to be cool in the eyes of Ruby and her friends, until it dawns on him that his behavior may be undermining Cheryl's authority.
Episode 14
Happy Jim
Tue, May 12, 2009 30 mins
Jim's altered state from a pain-pill prescription for a bad back presents an opportunity for his family to share information that would otherwise have him seeing red.
Episode 15
King of the Nerds
Tue, May 26, 2009 30 mins
Jim thinks he can bond with Kyle over sports, but he must go to extremes after his son has more in common with sci-fi enthusiast Andy. Former NFL star William "The Refrigerator" Perry guest stars.
Episode 16
I Hate the High Road
Tue, May 26, 2009 30 mins
Jim gets an unexpected monetary reward for his charity work, but when Cheryl wants him to give it back, he decides to spend it on an expensive item for her.
Episode 17
Diamonds Are a Ghoul's Best Friend
Tue, Jun 2, 2009 30 mins
Jim's cheapskate ways come back to haunt him when he relies on Andy's dubious connections to buy Cheryl a used diamond necklace for her birthday.
Episode 18
Heaven Opposed to Hell
Tue, Jun 2, 2009 30 mins
In the eighth-season finale, Jim's choking mishap leads to a heavenly trial before God (Lee Majors) and the Devil (Erik Estrada) to decide his fate in the afterlife. Dan Aykroyd is a guest star.
