Episode
According to Jim: The Marriage Bank
Overview
Thinking it might get Cheryl to let him go on a fishing trip with Andy, Jim makes a "deposit" in the "marriage bank" by agreeing to go to a couples seminar with her. Jim's plans are foiled, however, when Dr. Ted, the marriage guru, declares the whole marriage bank mentality unhealthy and Cheryl learns Jim's real motives – so that Dr. Ted must intervene.
Details
- Series
- According to Jim
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 26
- Air date
- 2004-05-11
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
The Marriage Bank is Episode 26 in Season 3 of According to Jim. It aired on 2004-05-11. The runtime is 23 min.
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Jim develops a friendship with Dana's new boyfriend, despite the fact that the guy dumped Cheryl years ago.
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Episode 28: The Swimming Pool (1)
Cheryl protests when a heat wave sends the family sneaking into a vacationing neighbor's pool -- until she starts sneaking over on her own.
Episode 23: The Truck
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Episode 29: The Vast Difference (2)
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Episode 22: Who's The Boss?
Andy resents a wealthy client, but then decides to date her.
Episode 21: The Baby
Jim's sister, Roxanne, shows up on his doorstep, pregnant, and lets Andy believe he's the father.
Episode 20: No Crime, But Punishment
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Episode 19: When You Wish to Be a Star (2)
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Episode 18: When You Wish to Be a Star (1)
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Episode 17: Cheryl Sings
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