SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
"THE DREW CAREY SHOW" � (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)
"Tracy Bowl" (TV-PG, D)
Sportscasters BOB COSTAS, LYNN SWANN and KENNY MAYNE guest star as themselves � Drew (Drew Carey), Lewis (Ryan Stiles) and Oswald (Diedrich Bader) continue to compete to become Tracy's (recurring guest star Diane Farr) only boyfriend. While Lewis is on a date with Tracy, Drew and Oswald secretly mix certain foods into his dinner that they know will cause a temporary allergic reaction. After they succeed in making Lewis' appearance revolt Tracy, Drew and Oswald feel sorry for Lewis, who has only had one serious relationship before. They agree to make themselves unattractive so Tracy will choose Lewis. However, Drew betrays Oswald, allowing him to behave obnoxiously towards Tracy while Drew acts saintly. Tracy rejects Oswald but still prefers Lewis. Finally, while on a date with Tracy, Drew plays a cruel prank on himself and implicates Lewis. But when Drew sees how disappointed Tracy is to end her relationship with Lewis, he admits the truth and sends her after him. Meanwhile, after hiring Kate (Christa Miller) to be her personal assistant, Mrs. Louder (recurring guest star Nan Martin) makes her perform all sorts of humiliating tasks. Throughout the episode, sportscasters Bob Costas, Lyn Swann and Kenny Mayne (as themselves) provide commentary on the guys' competition as if it were a sporting event. Written by Robert Borden and directed by Sam Simon (#467519).
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