The Drew Carey Show

10 Worst Episodes of The Drew Carey Show

This long-running sitcom stars comedian Drew Carey as a sort of blue-collar everyman. The show chronicles Drew's working life, the ups and downs of his romances and his strong relationship with his long-time friends Lewis, Oswald and Kate.

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 26, 2022.

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The Drew Carey Show - S9E15

#10 - Baby Face (Season 9 - Episode 15)

Drew has trouble getting romantic with Kellie after a photo of the baby puts a lot of very strange ideas in his head.

The episode was rated 6.77 from 13 votes.

The Drew Carey Show - S9E25

#9 - The Passion of the Wick (Season 9 - Episode 25)

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Drew comes up with a plan to open a retro store, and seeks a partnership with the now-wealthy Wick. However, all of Wick's funds come through his father-in-law, so Drew must help cover up Wick's extra-marital affair or lose his financial backing.

The episode was rated 6.71 from 17 votes.

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#8 - Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (1) (Season 7 - Episode 1)

The cast and special guests perform comedy sketches with a "back to school" theme. Teenage Drew visits a doctor and learns about his "changing body." A wood shop teacher conducts class, despite the fact that he is just a decapitated head. A sketch parodies the accelerated aging process seen in commercials for milk. Oswald and Lewis try to convince SHeDAISY to hire them as backup singers. Two girls at a slumber party decide to practice kissing on each other. Christa Miller and Jenny McCarthy question the purpose of the sketch after noticing that Drew, John Carroll Lynch and a bunch of pervert crew members are gawking at them. They retaliate by making a sketch in which a buff Abraham Lincoln becomes a stripper and dances for Drew. Oswald tries to impress Jenny with a story about a painful football injury, but the flashback reveals that he was actually a cheerleader. Mimi warns musical guest Smash Mouth not to steal her idea for a speed metal version of Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wr

The episode was rated 6.70 from 23 votes.

The Drew Carey Show - S8E22

#7 - A Means to an End (Season 8 - Episode 22)

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Oswald and Lewis seek revenge against Drew after they discover that he gave away their Christmas gifts--handmade mugs--to a thrift store. Drew winds up getting an unscheduled colonoscopy from a Russian veterinarian.

The episode was rated 6.65 from 20 votes.

The Drew Carey Show - S9E24

#6 - Knot in the Mood (Season 9 - Episode 24)

Drew reconsiders proposing to Kellie after her parents split up and her mother suddenly takes up with Lewis.

The episode was rated 6.63 from 16 votes.

The Drew Carey Show - S9E21

#5 - Sleeping with the Enemy (Season 9 - Episode 21)

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Drew and Kellie's new relationship is threatened by their strong political differences.

The episode was rated 6.63 from 16 votes.

The Drew Carey Show - S9E17

#4 - Straight Eye for the Queer Guy (Season 9 - Episode 17)

Mimi encourages Drew to make friends with the gay parents of Gus's friend. However, Drew winds up inadvertently splitting up the couple and finds himself as the "other man."

The episode was rated 6.60 from 15 votes.

The Drew Carey Show - S9E10

#3 - Drew's Best Friend (Season 9 - Episode 10)

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Kellie tries to convince Drew to become friends with a new neighbor, but it all blows up in her face when the man turns out to be a clingy pest who just will not leave Drew alone.

The episode was rated 6.58 from 19 votes.

The Drew Carey Show - S8E16

#2 - Suddenly No Summer (Season 8 - Episode 16)

Drew tries to improve his standing at work by taking a computer course over the summer. The gang tempts him into blowing it off to take a trip to Florida. Drew is wracked with guilt and his vacation, not surprisingly, turns out to be a disaster.

The episode was rated 6.44 from 18 votes.

The Drew Carey Show - S7E2

#1 - Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (2) (Season 7 - Episode 2)

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Drew hosts a film about the dangers of cooties. Another film shows girls how cheerleading can help them later in life. Mimi bothers Uncle Kracker for help with a crossword puzzle. A clueless police officer goes undercover while still wearing his uniform. Peter Frampton recalls his past romance with Mimi. A talking zit gives a young man questionable dating advice. Mimi tries to convince Sugar Ray to stay over at her place after the show. Drew compliments teachers, with the exception of his elementary school teacher, Ms. Freeman. He boasts that math isn't necessary in life, only to miss out on a party because Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray tells him the location in the form of a story problem.

The episode was rated 5.17 from 12 votes.

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