JIM PUNCHES A MALL SANTA, ON ABC's "ACCORDING TO JIM"

"Stalking Santa" - Jim tangles with a department store Santa after the two are involved in a parking lot fender bender. Unfortunately, Jim's kids witness the skirmish and are fearful Santa won't leave them any gifts for Christmas, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"According to Jim" stars Jim Belushi as Jim, Courtney Thorne-Smith as Cheryl, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Dana, Larry Joe Campbell as Andy, Taylor Atelian as Ruby, Billi Bruno as Gracie and Conner Rayburn as Kyle.

Guest-starring are Bruce Jarchow as driver/Santa and Tim Kazurinsky as elf.

"Stalking Santa" is written by Tim Kazurinsky and directed by Philip Charles MacKenzie.

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

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