Episode
According to Jim: The Ego Boost
Overview
Jim is convinced that an old flame wants to get back with him until he realizes that she wants to hook up with Andy, leaving Jim with a bruised ego.
Details
- Series
- According to Jim
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 2009-04-14
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
The Ego Boost is Episode 7 in Season 8 of According to Jim. It aired on 2009-04-14. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 6: Cabin Boys
Jim looks forward to a "guys only" weekend with Andy, but when Andy ends up dumped by Emily over a text message and when the guys stumble upon Emily's depressed ex husband, Jim decides to do his best to cheer up the guys and save what's left of their weekend.
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Jim becomes intrigued by Cheryl's raving about a yoga teacher so he decides to try out the class, only to end up impressed by the teacher. Both Jim and Cheryl end up taking separate private classes to relax from their busy family life.
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Episode 11: The Daddy Way
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