Ep 1. The Importance of Being Jim
- TV-PG
- October 1, 2002
- 21 min
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6.4 (181)
Jim and Cheryl are back for another season of According To Jim. In the season 2 premiere episode, called "The Importance of Being Jim", Jim decides to throw a party for the guys at his house. However, he soon realizes that his wife Cheryl has become a control freak and he can't plan anything without her getting involved.
Jim is frustrated that Cheryl won't let him take care of things on his own, and he starts to worry that he's losing his independence. Meanwhile, Cheryl is worried that Jim is going to embarrass her in front of their friends with his party planning skills, which leaves the two at an odds.
The tension between Jim and Cheryl comes to a head when Cheryl accidentally breaks some of Jim's favorite items, including his collection of rare baseball cards. Jim is furious and he demands that Cheryl leave him alone to throw the party he wants.
In the end, Jim learns the importance of compromise and working together as a team in their marriage. Cheryl agrees to let Jim handle the party planning, but only if he agrees to help her with some home repairs that she has been nagging him about.
"The Importance of Being Jim" is a funny, relatable episode that highlights the challenges that many couples face in balancing independence and partnership in their marriages. With its witty writing and charming cast, According To Jim is a show that viewers will continue to love for many seasons to come.