CHERYL'S DOCTOR ORDERS JIM AND CHERYL TO ABSTAIN FROM SEX, AND JIM SUFFERS HUMILIATION IN ORDER TO LAND A HUGE ACCOUNT FROM AN OBNOXIOUS CLIENT, ON ABC's "ACCORDING TO JIM"

Tom Arnold ("The Best Damn Sports Show, Period") Guest-Stars

"Poking the Bear" - Cheryl's gynecologist forbids her from having sex with Jim until the time is right to get pregnant, and Jim eats crow in order to win a huge account from a blowhard potential client (Tom Arnold), on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, JULY 5 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/30/05)

"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 and Billi Bruno as Gracie.

Guest-starring are Tom Arnold as Max, Mitch Rouse as Dr. Gibson, Christina Cindrich as cheerleader no. 1 and Stacey Stas as cheerleader no. 2.

"Poking the Bear" is written by John Beck and Ron Hart and directed by Charlie Kanganis.

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

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