THE FAMILY PET GUINEA PIG WILL DIE IF JIM DOESN'T PAY FOR AN EXPENSIVE SURGERY, ON ABC'S "ACCORDING TO JIM"

"Guinea Pygmalion" � The family's pet guinea pig swallows an eraser and will die if Jim doesn't pay for an expensive operation, on "According to Jim," WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 1/10/07)

"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.

Guest-starring are Bruce Jarchow as Dr. Zavranski, Maribeth Monroe as Helen, Barbara Stevens as Mrs. Eggers and Byron McIntyre as fireman.

"Guinea Pygmalion" is written by Judd Pillot and John Peaslee and directed by James Widdoes.

"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 parental guideline.