According to Jim (2001–2009)

Creators:

Tracy Newman, Jonathan Stark

Stars:

James Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Larry Joe Campbell

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 16 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
James Belushi	...	Jim (182 episodes, 2001-2009)
Courtney Thorne-Smith	...	Cheryl (182 episodes, 2001-2009)
Larry Joe Campbell	...	Andy (182 episodes, 2001-2009)
Taylor Atelian	...	Ruby (182 episodes, 2001-2009)
Billi Bruno	...	Gracie (181 episodes, 2001-2009)
Kimberly Williams-Paisley	...	Dana (165 episodes, 2001-2009)
Conner Rayburn	...	Kyle (102 episodes, 2004-2009)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

misunderstanding | chicago illinois | confusion | aunt nephew relationship | insecurity | 

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Taglines:

Comedy Begins at Home

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

ABC [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Dad

Filming Locations:

CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Newman/Stark, Suzanne Bukinik Entertainment, Brad Grey Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dan Aykroyd appeared as a guest star a number of times. Aykroyd often appeared on Saturday Night Live and in a movie as one half of the Blues Brothers, the other half was John Belushi, Jim's brother.

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Goofs

The front porch swing at the house. When there is a picture of the front of the house, the swing is parallel with the front of the house. When there is a scene on the front porch/front door area, the porch swing is perpendicular to the house.

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Quotes

Cheryl: [on Jim's behavior] He's brilliant. He's pretending to be a moron to cover up being a jackass.

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Connections

Referenced in Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)

User Reviews

Pleasant surprise

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