Ep 4. The Pizza Boy

The Pizza Boy - According to Jim Season 2 Episode 4

In this episode of According to Jim, Jim and Cheryl hire a teenager, named Billy, to handle their household odd jobs. However, Jim decides to have a little fun with the boy when he finds out Billy doesn't approve of his daughter's boyfriend. Jim enlists Billy's help to break up the couple, promising him a large pizza and some ice cream if he can succeed. Billy accepts the challenge, but things don't go as planned.

Meanwhile, Andy and Jim's brother-in-law, Danny, argue over who is the better dad. Both men try to outdo each other with over-the-top parenting tactics, leading to a hilarious competition between the two.

Back at home, Cheryl is dealing with an ant infestation and enlists Dana's help to get rid of them. The two women start off using natural methods, but soon resort to toxic sprays in an effort to rid the house of the pests.

As the episode progresses, the humor builds, particularly in the scenes with Jim and Billy. Jim's schemes to break up his daughter's boyfriend are both outrageous and hilarious, involving a fake kidnapping, a wrestler's mask, and a lot of pizza. The competition between Andy and Danny to be the better dad is also a comedic highlight, as each man tries to one-up the other with increasingly insane parenting stunts.

The episode's subplots, including Cheryl's battle with the ants and the ongoing tension between Dana and Andy, provide additional layers of comedy. Cheryl's attempts to get rid of the ants using natural methods (like sprinkling vinegar and baby powder around the house) are both funny and inventive, while the ongoing tension between Dana and Andy adds a bit of drama to the episode.

Overall, The Pizza Boy is a standout episode from the second season of According to Jim. It showcases the show's unique blend of slapstick humor, witty one-liners, and heartwarming family moments. Fans of the show will enjoy watching Jim's latest antics, as well as the ongoing dynamics between the rest of the family. So, it can be a great option for those who love to watch a good family-friendly comedy.