According to Jim (2001–2009) 6.1
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| James Belushi | ... |
Jim
(182 episodes, 2001-2009)
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| Courtney Thorne-Smith | ... |
Cheryl
(182 episodes, 2001-2009)
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| Larry Joe Campbell | ... |
Andy
(182 episodes, 2001-2009)
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| Taylor Atelian | ... |
Ruby
(182 episodes, 2001-2009)
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| Billi Bruno | ... |
Gracie
(181 episodes, 2001-2009)
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| Kimberly Williams-Paisley | ... |
Dana
(165 episodes, 2001-2009)
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| Conner Rayburn | ... |
Kyle
(102 episodes, 2004-2009)
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I've done my fair share of slagging American sit-coms on this site, but you know what? I like this one.
I'm not even quite sure why, because it's pretty formulaic - slob husband, naggy wife, loser friend (male), harpy friend (female) - but somehow it manages to keep sight of the fact that the idea is to make people laugh, not preach at them. Oh, and the kids are kept largely offstage; something I wish more shows would remember to do.
I guess it's because I like Jim Belushi. OK, he's playing the same character that made him money in movies like K-9 and Red Heat but hell, he's good at it, so why not? Added to that is the fact that, as far as I'm concerned, Courtney Thorne-Smith will be a babe until she's 90, and she's not a half-bad comedienne either; and the sparks they knock off each other as a modern-day Beatrice and Benedict are done with obvious relish and provide a lot of laughs.
It's not quite up to the standard of MWC at its height, or indeed the best of British; but I'm glad we're getting re-runs here in Belgium, and I usually try to watch it if I'm in.
8/10