According to Jim (2001)
Eight seasons of domestic laughs: Jim Belushi stars as a lovable, larger-than-life family man in this enduring ABC sitcom.
According to Jim - Series Information
- Original Title: According to Jim
- First Air Year: 2001
- Last Air Year: 2009
- Created by: Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 30 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 8
- Number of Episodes: 182
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 3, 2001 (United States - TV-PG), October 3, 2001 (Germany - 6), October 3, 2001 (Australia - PG), October 3, 2001 (Brazil - L)
- Networks: ABC
- Alternative Titles: Jim hat immer Recht (AT), O Jim É Assim (According To Jim) (BR), Papás-mamás (HU)
- Production Companies: Newman-Stark Productions, Suzanne Bukinik Entertainment, Brad Grey Television, Touchstone Television, ABC Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
According to Jim - Plot
Jim is the typical all-American guy — a macho "everyman" — with a soft spot for his beautiful wife and children. Jim's boyish bravado and humorous antics keep a certain level of turmoil in their home, but there's never a doubt that this "opposites attract" couple are in their marriage for keeps!
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According to Jim - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jonathan Stark
- Tracy Newman
Main Cast
- Jim Belushi
- Courtney Thorne-Smith
- Larry Joe Campbell
- Taylor Atelian
- Billi Bruno
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley
- Conner Rayburn
- Mitch Rouse
- Tony Braunagel
- Robert Belushi
Writers
- Jonathan Stark
- Bob Nickman
- Tracy Newman
- Mitch Hunter
- Tracy Gamble
According to Jim - FAQs
Where can you stream According to Jim?
According to Jim is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Freeform. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Why was According to Jim cancelled after Season 8?
ABC cancelled According to Jim in 2009 after eight seasons and 182 episodes. Declining ratings in its later years contributed to the network's decision not to renew the show. The series had already outlasted many of its contemporaries, making it one of ABC's longer-running sitcoms of the 2000s.
Who are the main cast members of According to Jim?
The main cast includes Jim Belushi as Jim, Courtney Thorne-Smith as his wife Cheryl, Larry Joe Campbell as Andy, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Dana, Taylor Atelian as Ruby, Billi Bruno as Gracie, and Conner Rayburn as Kyle. Robert Belushi, Jim's real-life son, also appeared as adult Kyle.
What is According to Jim about?
According to Jim follows Jim, a lovable, macho everyman with a soft spot for his wife and kids. His boyish bravado and comedic antics create constant household chaos, yet his bond with his family remains unshakeable. The show centers on the classic "opposites attract" dynamic between Jim and his more level-headed wife, Cheryl.
How many seasons and episodes does According to Jim have?
According to Jim ran for 8 seasons and 182 episodes on ABC from 2001 to 2009. Season 3 was the largest with 29 episodes, while later seasons settled at 18 episodes each. A collection of specials is also catalogued as Season 0, comprising 13 additional episodes.
Is According to Jim based on a true story?
According to Jim is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional sitcom created by Jonathan Stark and Tracy Newman. However, Jim Belushi has noted that the character of Jim shares certain personality traits with his own real-life persona, lending the role a degree of personal authenticity.
When did According to Jim first air on TV?
According to Jim premiered on October 3, 2001, on ABC in the United States. The show aired simultaneously in several other countries on the same date, including Germany, Australia, and Brazil. It concluded its run in 2009 after eight successful seasons.
What is the content rating for According to Jim?
According to Jim carries a TV-PG content rating in the United States, making it suitable for general family audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger children. The show's humor is largely clean and situational, centered on family dynamics, marriage, and everyday domestic misadventures.
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