CHERYL GIVES JIM BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO IMPROVE HIM, NOT TO PLEASE HIM, ON ABC'S "ACCORDING TO JIM"

"The Stick" - On his birthday, Jim accuses Cheryl of habitually choosing gifts intended to change him instead of to please him, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 (9:30-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 2/7/06)

Editors note: This episode replaces "Sex Ed Fred."

"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.

"The Stick" is written by Judd Pillot and John Peaslee and directed by Lauren Breiting.

"According to Jim" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning.

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