JIM GETS AN AMOROUS CHERYL DRUNK SO HE CAN WATCH A BOXING MATCH, ON ABC�S �ACCORDING TO JIM�

�The Effort� � When Cheryl�s surprise romantic evening for Jim cuts into his planned TV boxing match, he dispatches her by getting her drunk, on �According to Jim,� TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/28/04)

�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 Conner Rayburn as Kyle and Nicole Neith as Talia.

�The Effort� is written by David Feeney 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.