CHERYL ASKS JIM TO GET A VASECTOMY, ON ABC'S "ACCORDING TO JIM"

"A Vast Difference" - Cheryl asks Jim to get a vasectomy after a pregnancy scare. Jim reluctantly agrees, but chickens out right before the procedure. When Cheryl lavishes him with praise for his unselfish move, he can't admit to her that he didn't go through with it, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/25/04)

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 Jason Kravits as Dr.Schulman and Kenneth Choi as lab technician.

"A Vast Difference" is written by Jeffrey B. Hodes & Nastaran Dibai, and directed by Charlie Kanganis.

"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.