THE FAMILY TAKES ADVANTAGE OF A MELLOW SIDE OF JIM, ON ABC'S "ACCORDING TO JIM"

"Happy Jim" -- When Jim injures his back and is prescribed pain pills, the family takes advantage of an unusually mellow, docile Jim by informing him of the kids' and Andy's major mishaps, which would normally cause him to hit the roof, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, MAY 12 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Note: This program was originally scheduled to air May 5.

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

Guest starring is Wendy Benson as Meredith, and Joe Liss as Merv.

"Happy Jim" is written by Judd Pillot and John Peaslee. It is directed by Lauren Breiting.

"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 parental guideline.

This episode of "According to Jim" will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online.