According to Jim: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of According to Jim Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Foul Ball
Sep 20, 2005 · 22 min
The fifth season premieres with Jim sneaking off to a Cubs game with Kyle instead of taking him to his first day of kindergarten.
The Tale of the Tape (1)
Sep 27, 2005 · 22 min
Jim worries that Cheryl's romantic expectations will increase when his new brother-in-law, Ryan, showers Dana with flowers and gifts. But then Jim learns that a special blues tape
The Tale of the Tape (2)
Sep 27, 2005 · 23 min
Jim worries that Cheryl's romantic expectations will increase when his new brother-in-law, Ryan, showers Dana with flowers and gifts. But then Jim learns that a special blues tape
Charity Begins at Hef's
Oct 4, 2005 · 22 min
When Cheryl wins two tickets to visit Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion in a charity-raising contest that Jim secretly entered her in, she decides to take Dana instead of him.
The Race
Oct 11, 2005 · 23 min
Out-of-shape Jim enters a 10K marathon to teach Kyle, who wants to quit basketball, a lesson about not being a quitter -- but he cheats to get first to the finish line.
Anec-Dont's
Oct 18, 2005 · 23 min
Cheryl, upset that Jim thinks her daily anecdotes are boring, steals Dana's story about meeting Oprah. Jim, now determined to out-do Cheryl, makes up a story about his construction
The Chick Whisperer
Nov 1, 2005 · 23 min
Jim helps Andy pick up a beautiful woman in a bar, but she turns out to be crazy -- and eventually leaves Andy and stalks Jim instead.
James & the Annoying Peach
Nov 8, 2005 · 23 min
To teach Jim the value of communication, Cheryl doesn't speak to him for three days.
The Dream
Nov 15, 2005 · 23 min
Jim tries to blackmail Dana when he finds out she’s having erotic dreams about him.
Lean On Me
Nov 29, 2005 · 23 min
Cheryl encourages Jim to meet a former girlfriend wants to discuss business for lunch, and then regrets it when she becomes convinced that the old flame has romantic intentions.
The Gift of the Maggie
Dec 13, 2005 · 23 min
When Cheryl and Dana's mother, Maggie, visits for the holidays, Jim and Cheryl compete with Ryan and Dana for her affection
Sex Ed Fred
Jan 10, 2006 · 23 min
When Jim and Cheryl watch an sex education video that is shown at Ruby's school, Jim realizes that he is watching a young him.
Renewing Vows
Jan 24, 2006 · 23 min
Ruby and Gracie want to get their ears pierced but Cheryl believes that this will lead to the girls growing up too quickly and convinces Jim. Jim and Cheryl renew their wedding vow
The Stick
Feb 7, 2006 · 22 min
It's Jim's birthday and he gets upset when Cheryl gives him gifts he does not want, but is really happy when Kyle give him a stick for his birthday.
Mr. Right
Feb 7, 2006 · 23 min
Cheryl and Jim get into a disagreement about Erik Estrada, and Jim tries to prove that the incident that occurred ten years ago was not wrong.
Get Your Freak On
Feb 21, 2006 · 22 min
Cheryl believes she's attending a tasteful lingerie party, but is shocked to learn the hostess is selling sex toys and Cheryl buys one, but won't tell Jim.
The Grumpy Guy
Feb 28, 2006 · 23 min
Jim gets mad when he finds out that his neighbor Julie has been writing children books and basing them about him.
Polite Jim
Mar 7, 2006 · 23 min
Jim makes his own neighbour cry with complaining about his backyard barbeque, so he ends up taking polite lessons from Andy, in order to become a better person.
Daddy Dearest
Mar 7, 2006 · 22 min
Jim believes that Bill, the father of one of Rubys and Gracies classmates is actually his real father that abandoned Jim when he was a child.
The Thin Green Line
Mar 14, 2006 · 23 min
Cheryl gives her best to assure herself a spot on the Church Committee, and in order to get that, she forbids Jim to do his annual "Green Man" routine on St. Patrick's day. However
Jim's Best Friend
Mar 21, 2006 · 22 min
When Andy stars playing chess with Ryan on a regular basis, Jim is convinced that he is losing his best friend.
Belaboring the Point
May 2, 2006 · 23 min
When a proud and happy Ryan announces that Dana is pregnant, Jim warns him of Dana's upcoming hormone swings, and ends up dreaming that he is pregnant.