SELF-HELP GURU DR. TED TAKES GIVES JIM SOME UNWELCOME INVESTMENT ADVICE ABOUT THE "MARRIAGE BANK," ON ABC'S "ACCORDING TO JIM"

"The Marriage Bank" - 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 -- on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/11/04)

The series stars Jim Belushi as Jim, Courtney Thorne-Smith as Cheryl, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Dana, Larry Joe Campbell as Andy, Taylor Atelian as Ruby and Billi Bruno as Gracie.

Guest starring is Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Ted and Todd Tesen as Todd.

"The Marriage Bank" is written by Christopher J. Nowak and directed by Jim Belushi.

"According to Jim" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720 P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.