6.023 minSeason 8 • Episode 18
LatestWhen Jim chokes on a shrimp puff, he dies and arrives at Heaven's gate. With Jim on trial to prove his selfless acts on earth, best friend Andy is summoned to heaven to defend him. As Jim attempts to prove his good works to God, his sister-in-law, Dana, represents the Devil, arguing that Jim's selfishness should mean a certain trip to hell.
Jim is the typical all-American guy — a macho "everyman" — with a soft spot for his beautiful wife and children. Jim's boyish bravado and humorous antics keep a certain level of turmoil in their home, but there's never a doubt that this "opposites attract" couple are in their marriage for keeps!
Acting
Belushi's commitment to chaos energy carries seasons.
Writing
Misunderstanding-based plots that somehow never get old.
Creators
Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Peak 'fat husband, hot wife' sitcom era—According to Jim ran parallel to King of Queens and Still Standing, forming an unholy trinity of 2000s marital comedy.
Jim Belushi allegedly improvised so heavily that scripts became suggestions; the writers eventually leaned into it.
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