| According to Jim | |
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The cast of According to Jim | |
| Format | Sitcom |
| Created by | Tracy Newman Jonathan Stark |
| Starring | Jim Belushi Courtney Thorne-Smith Kimberly Williams-Paisley Larry Joe Campbell Taylor Atelian Billi Bruno Conner Rayburn |
| Country of origin | USA |
| No. James Adam "Jim" Belushi (born June 15, 1954) is an American Actor, Comedian and Musician, the younger brother Courtney Thorne-Smith (born November 8, 1967) is an American actress. Kimberly Williams-Paisley (born September 14, 1971 in Rye New York) is an American Actress. Larry Joseph Campbell (born November 29, 1972) is an American Actor best known for his role as "Andy" on the ABC sitcom Taylor Marie Atelian (born March 27, 1995 in Santa Barbara California) is an American actress Billi Bruno (born Sarah Bruno in Los Angeles California, July 20, 1997) is an American child actress who plays Jim Belushi The United States of America —commonly referred to as the of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 164 (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | 30 minutes w commercials 22 minutes w/o commercials |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ABC |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV), 720p (HDTV) |
| Original run | October 3, 2001 – present |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
| TV.com summary | |
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Jim is an abrasive but lovable suburban father. Much like his real life counterpart, Jim's character is noted as a fan of Blues music, as well as the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Cubs. The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression The Chicago Bulls are an American professional Basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. He's married to a gorgeous woman, Cheryl, and raises his three kids – Ruby, Gracie,& Kyle – in a big house. Everything is perfect for Jim, if it wasn't for the messy situations he gets himself into and his laziness, which often makes him search for alternative ways of doing things with less effort. Of course, having his wife's siblings hanging out at his house all the time is no help. While Andy might be one of his best friends, Dana often teams up with Cheryl against Jim.
On May 15, 2007, it was announced that According to Jim was not renewed for another season. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson said, "We are talking to the studio to see if there’s something financially, a deal that would make sense for us. ". [1] On June 27, 2007 ABC renewed the show for a seventh season with 18 episodes. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [2][3]
According to Jim returned to ABC's schedule on Tuesday January 1, 2008 with two episodes at 9 PM and 9:30 PM. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common After that, the series moved to its regular time slot at 8 PM. Despite the writer's strike, ABC announced that the show will produce all 18 episodes ordered for this season. [4]
On February 27, 2008, It was reported that ABC is close to renewing According to Jim for an eighth season. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [5] On May 13, 2008, ABC officially renewed the series for an eighth season. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [6]
Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of According to Jim on ABC. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network.
Note: Each U. S. network television season starts in late September and ends in late May, which coincides with the completion of May sweeps. Nielsen Ratings are audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the Audience size and composition of television
| Season | Season premiere | Season finale | TV season | Ranking | Viewers (in millions) |
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| 1st | October 3, 2001 | May 15, 2002 | 2001-2002 | #55 | 10. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. 00 |
| 2nd | October 1, 2002 | May 20, 2003 | 2002-2003 | #49 | 10. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. 60 |
| 3rd | September 23, 2003 | May 25, 2004 | 2003-2004 | #51 | 9. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " 93 |
| 4th | September 21, 2004 | May 17, 2005 | 2004-2005 | #46 | 10. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 07 |
| 5th | September 20, 2005 | May 2, 2006 | 2005-2006 | #90 | 6. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 70 |
| 6th | January 3, 2007 | May 16, 2007 | 2006-2007 | #121 | 6. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 65 |
| 7th | January 1, 2008 | May 27, 2008 | 2007-2008 | #143 | 5. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 29[7] |
| 8th | January 2009 | May 2009 | 2008-2009 |