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The Best Episodes of The Drew Carey Show Season 8

Every episode of The Drew Carey Show Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Drew Carey Show Season 8!

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Drew is an assistant director of personnel in a Cleveland department store and he has been stuck there for ten years. Other than fighting with co-worker Mimi, his hobbies include drinking beer and not being

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 1 - Revenge of the Doormat
    6.9/10(104 votes)

    #1 - Revenge of the Doormat

    S8:E1

    Drew takes in an unemployed high-school pal while jockeying for a job of his own at the newly reorganized Winfred-Louder. Meanwhile, Kate decides to drastically alter her travel plans in New York.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 2 - Kate's Wedding
    7.4/10(104 votes)

    #2 - Kate's Wedding

    S8:E2

    Drew pulls out all the stops to stop Kate from walking down the aisle with her military beau--and out of his life for good.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 3 - Eyes Wide Open
    7.2/10(95 votes)

    #3 - Eyes Wide Open

    S8:E3

    Recurring dreams of Kate force a heartbroken Drew to forego sleep, until Mimi offers him a surefire way to get over being dumped. Meanwhile, Lewis finds some unsettling common ground with Nicki after taking her out on a pity date.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Bruce Rasmussen

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  4. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 4 - Drew and the Life-Size Jim Thome Cut-Out
    7.0/10(93 votes)

    #4 - Drew and the Life-Size Jim Thome Cut-Out

    S8:E4

    Kellie realizes that Lewis and Oswald cannot stand her because they consider her a boring goody two shoes. She tries to win them over by stealing a cardboard cutout of Indians slugger Jim Thome, but ends up on the run from the cops. Drew books a chapel for his wedding, even though there is no indication that anyone wants to marry him.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 5 - Hickory Dickory... Double Date
    7.0/10(95 votes)

    #5 - Hickory Dickory... Double Date

    S8:E5

    Drew convinces Kellie to make his evening out with a potential wife candidate a double date. However, she winds up jealous because she hasn't gotten over the crush she had on Drew in high school. A guilt-ridden Oswald hires a thug to rough him up after he accidentally knocks out his mother's teeth.

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 6 - Mama Told Me I Should Come
    7.4/10(97 votes)

    #6 - Mama Told Me I Should Come

    S8:E6

    Drew's mother comes to town and sets him up on a blind date. Drew soon finds that the woman has a minor eccentricity: she likes to dress as a squirrel when she has sex. Mimi tries to find a way to profit after a few prescient dreams convince Oswald that he is psychic.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Mitch Hunter

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  7. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 7 - Family Affair
    7.2/10(92 votes)

    #7 - Family Affair

    S8:E7

    Drew discovers that Steve is having an affair with his hairdresser. Drew winds up having to cover for him by taking the woman to a work event, spoiling his potential romance with a co-worker. Mimi learns the truth and throws Steve out of the house.

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 8 - Chemistry Schmemistry (1)
    7.3/10(99 votes)

    #8 - Chemistry Schmemistry (1)

    S8:E8

    Drew enlists a professional matchmaking service--operated by his former co-worker, Larry--in his search for a wife. The woman who comes out as his ideal match, Robin, seems terrific; but Drew just can't see himself marrying her. He later winds up falling for a woman on the bus.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 9 - The Dawn Patrol (2)
    7.1/10(102 votes)

    #9 - The Dawn Patrol (2)

    S8:E9

    Drew finds romance with Dawn, but their new relationship appears doomed because of her past. They can't find any time alone because one of her ex-boyfriends seems to turn up every few minutes.

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 10 - Drew's Girl Friday
    7.2/10(102 votes)

    #10 - Drew's Girl Friday

    S8:E10

    Drew panics when the other analyst leaves the company, as he fears his bosses will discover that he doesn't know how to do his job. He hires a teenager to help improve his technical know-how. Meanwhile, Steve moves in with Lewis and Oswald. He drives them crazy with his constant crying and emotional comments as he tries to deal with the collapse of his marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 11 - Drew Tries Hot Salsa
    5.9/10(101 votes)

    #11 - Drew Tries Hot Salsa

    S8:E11

    Drew takes salsa lessons in the hopes of learning to dance for his wedding. Kellie gets jealous when he becomes attracted to his instructor. She confesses her feelings to Mimi, who tells her to keep quiet. Drew practices dancing with Kellie and decides that he has a thing for her. He wants to tell her how he feels; but ""unfortunately,"" he doesn't get a chance because her ex-husband, Daryl, barges in on them.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 12 - The Man in the Iron Chair
    6.9/10(91 votes)

    #12 - The Man in the Iron Chair

    S8:E12

    Drew tries to keep Kellie away from Daryl, who is confined to a wheelchair after an auto accident and seems to regret the mistakes he made during their marriage. However, Drew ends up looking as though as he is trying to hurt Daryl, and pushes the two closer together. He decides that it isn't the right time to confess his feelings.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Mitch Hunter

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  13. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 13 - Drew Takes a Guilt Trip
    7.4/10(89 votes)

    #13 - Drew Takes a Guilt Trip

    S8:E13

    After Oswald fails his nursing school exam, Drew feels bad and helps him get a job at the web site. Oswald finds a way to nearly destroy the entire business. He ends up being reassigned to a job that he (sort of) knows how to do--delivering packages. Mimi repeatedly sucks up to Traylor in an attempt to get on her good side after trying to kill her.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 14 - Blecch Sunday
    7.1/10(93 votes)

    #14 - Blecch Sunday

    S8:E14

    Drew's bosses ask him to do a live commercial for the web site during the Super Bowl broadcast. Unfortunately, Drew's nerves get the better of him whenever he has to appear on camera. His attempt to correct this leads to a disgusting mishap that is broadcast worldwide.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 15 - Turkeyspotting
    7.5/10(96 votes)

    #15 - Turkeyspotting

    S8:E15

    Larry encourages Drew to lose weight before attending one of his singles mixers. Drew winds up giving up food altogether, but his crash diet has unintended side effects--he can't stop hallucinating about turkeys!

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 16 - Suddenly No Summer
    6.7/10(86 votes)

    #16 - Suddenly No Summer

    S8:E16

    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.

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 17 - What's Love Got to Do With It?
    7.2/10(95 votes)

    #17 - What's Love Got to Do With It?

    S8:E17

    The gang takes part in a karaoke contest. Drew tries to coach Kellie before her performance, but she gets so tired of his constant interference that she dumps him. Drew winds up having to take the stage with an 11-year-old girl as his partner.

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:Mitch Hunter

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  18. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 18 - Two Girls for Every Boy
    6.9/10(94 votes)

    #18 - Two Girls for Every Boy

    S8:E18

    Drew falls for a bisexual, who offers him a chance at a threesome with her new girlfriend, another ""old friend"" of Drew's. Mimi lets Steve return home, but he fears that she will continue to punish him for having an affair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 19 - Two Days of the Condo
    6.9/10(87 votes)

    #19 - Two Days of the Condo

    S8:E19

    Drew cannot afford to get a birthday present for Kellie because he has spent all of his money on an engagement ring. He learns of a condo that is available for free use for the weekend, but only for married couples. Drew mock-proposes to Kellie and asks her to pose as his wife for the weekend. Trouble arises when a man starts hitting on Kellie, leaving Drew jealous.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 20 - Lewis, You Can Drive My Car
    6.9/10(89 votes)

    #20 - Lewis, You Can Drive My Car

    S8:E20

    Drew gives Lewis his Christmas bonus, a used Rolls Royce. However, the flashy car causes Lewis to undergo a strange personality transformation, and he can no longer be bothered to hang out with his longtime friends.

    Director:Sam Simon
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 21 - A Speedy Recovery
    7.0/10(101 votes)

    #21 - A Speedy Recovery

    S8:E21

    Drew finds an unexpected romance after he and Speedy get involved with an animal therapy program at a hospital. He agrees to loan Speedy to a dying woman, and sufficiently impresses the woman's granddaughter. He finds the relationship may not be worth it when he learns that he may never see Speedy again. Meanwhile, Oswald tries to land a date with Traylor.

    Director:Drew Carey
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 22 - A Means to an End
    7.3/10(89 votes)

    #22 - A Means to an End

    S8:E22

    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.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:John N. Huss

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  23. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 23 - Drew Answers the Belle
    7.5/10(94 votes)

    #23 - Drew Answers the Belle

    S8:E23

    Oswald and Lewis put Drew's picture and phone number on Buzz Beer bottles in the hopes of landing him a wife. Much to everyone's surprise, a southern belle responds to the campaign and expresses an interest in Drew. Drew travels down south to meet the woman, Lily. They hit it off, and Drew believes he may have finally found a wife. He then discovers that she suffers from night terrors.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 24 - What Screams May Come
    7.5/10(93 votes)

    #24 - What Screams May Come

    S8:E24

    Drew is left bruised and battered as Lily continues to suffer from night terrors. He grows tired of the beatings, but is afraid to talk to her about her problem because he believes she would leave him.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Drew Carey Show Season 8 Episode 25 - Love is in the Air
    7.2/10(90 votes)

    #25 - Love is in the Air

    S8:E25

    Drew decides to propose to Lily. Mimi hopes to secure Gus's admission into an exclusive prep school by setting up Kellie with the school's headmaster.

    Director:Drew Carey
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Revenge of the Doormat" is the best rated episode of "The Drew Carey Show" season 8. It scored 6.9/10 based on 104 votes. Directed by Gerry Cohen and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/9/2002. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Kate's Wedding".