Season Nine

The Drew Carey Show: Season 9
Season Information
Caption:	"The Drew Carey Show" poster
No. of episodes	26
Original network	ABC-TV
Original airdates:	June 2, 2004 - September 8, 2004
DVD Release:	TBA
Season chronology
Previous:	Season Eight
Next:	None - End of Series Go to Season One

The Drew Carey Show
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The Drew Carey Show: Season 9

This page lists all of the episodes aired in Season 9 of The Drew Carey Show, which premiered during the summer sweeps period of 2004, almost a year after the conclusion of Season 8. The "Drew Hunts Silver Fox" episode arc premiered on ABC-TV on June 2, 2004; a total of 26 episodes aired (over 13 nights) during the season, which ended on September 8, 2004, with the airing of the episode "Finale".

The last season was mainly focused on Kellie's evolving relationship with Drew from friend to girlfriend to being pregnant with his child. Mr. Wick makes a return for the last two episodes. Season 9 did not air in production order. The following list represents the order in which they were originally broadcast rather than the correct production order.

Season 9 (2004)

Season 9 episodes
Image	Episode	# in Series	Title	Written by	Directed by	Original air date	Prod.#
	1	208	"Drew Hunts Silver Fox"	Russ Woody	Sam Simon	June 2, 2004	178562 (9x1)
Drew and Oswald get a little too competitive as they try to set up their mothers with an attractive eligible widower. Guest stars: Adrienne Barbeau (Kim Harvey, Oswald's Mom), Marion Ross (Beulah Carey, Drew's Mom), Brian Kale (Paul), Larry Marko (Old Guy), Mitchell Ryan (Woody)
	2	209	"Eye of the Leopard"	Adam Faberman	Tommy Thompson	June 2, 2004	178561 (9x2)
After learning that Gus's soccer team is in a league that has set things up to make sure that no one ever loses, Drew tries to butt in, leading to disastrous results for his nephew. Lewis and Oswald may have blundered in getting involved with Kellie's cousin, who turns out to be a kleptomaniac. Guest stars: Matthew Josten (Gus), Paul Nobrega (Parent), Scott Klace (Mr. Murphy), Jennifer Jostyn (April)
	3	210	"Foos Rush In"	Dean Young	Tommy Thompson	June 9, 2004	178555 (9x3)
After Evan leaves for a yoga retreat, Traylor begins a romance with Scott as part of a power play to seize control of the office. She puts an end to the laid-back work environment; and worst of all, takes away the foosball table. Meanwhile, Lewis gets involved with the Warsaw's new cook. Guest stars: Kyle Howard (Evan (Drew's boss)), Kaitlin Olson (Traylor), Jonathan Mangum (Scott), & Sheeri Rappaport (Anabelle)
	4	211	"Drew Thinks Inside the Box"	Daniel O'Keefe	Brian K. Roberts	June 9, 2004	178560 (9x4)
Drew is thrilled when he and Kellie decide to exchange keys. However, he nearly thwarts the progress in their relationship when he ends up letting Scott use Kellie's place to cheat on Traylor. Guest stars: Jonathan Mangum (Scott), Kaitlin Olson (Traylor), Dennis Bailey (Dr. Melnick), Diora Baird (Valerie), Darcy Lee (Nurse), Hyla Mathews (Anna)
	5	212	"At Your Cervix"	Jana Hunter & Mitch Hunter	Brian K. Roberts	June 16, 2004	178563 (9x5)
Drew hopes to make a commitment to Kellie after they learn that she is pregnant. However, she is unsure if this is the right decision. Drew seeks her parents' help to change her mind, only to find that they are not exactly thrilled with the idea of having him as their son-in-law. Guest stars: Susan Sullivan (Annette Newmark) & Michael Gross (Don Newmark)
	6	213	"Sealed in a Kiss"	Jana Hunter & Mitch Hunter	Bob Koherr	June 16, 2004	178552 (9x6)
While taking a pregnancy quiz with Kellie, Drew recalls his father's death in a fall from the roof. Drew was horrified to discover that he was never even mentioned in his dad's diary, and tried to prove himself by arranging for a lavish military-style funeral. However, disaster struck when George accidentally wound up with a casket featuring the logo for the band Kiss. Guest stars: Marion Ross (Beulah Carey, Drew's Mom), Bill Cobbs (Tony the Bus Driver), David O'Shea (Minister), Gregory White (Ralph), Tim Maculan (Mr. Warwick), Jack Sheldon (Trevor)
	7	214	"Baby Makes Stress"	Dean Young	Shelley Jensen	June 23, 2004	178564 (9x7)
Kellie is furious with Drew after he blows off an appointment to see their baby's first sonogram to go drinking with the guys. Guest stars: Matthew Josten (Gus), Scott Adsit (Mitch), Susan Mackin (Jana), Timothy Davis-Reed (Dan), Kathleen Campbell (Tina), ]]]Roxanne Day (Kristy), Marcus Folmar (Officer Martin), Paul Nobrega (Woman), Victoria Rocchi (Woman)
	8	215	"Michigan J. Gus"	John N. Huss	Sam Simon	June 23, 2004	178566 (9x8)
Kellie's fears about Drew's inability to be a good father grow after Gus suddenly begins misbehaving every time he is around his uncle. Inspired by Mimi's romance with a widower, Oswald and Lewis hope to set themselves for life by picking up wealthy widows. Guest stars: Matthew Josten (Gus), Julie Pop (Mona), Jacqueline Schultz (Pam)
	9	216	"No Booze for Drew"	Jana Hunter & Mitch Hunter	Shelley Jensen	June 30, 2004	178565 (9x9)
As a sign of support, Drew pledges to stop drinking for the duration of Kellie's pregnancy, but soon finds it very difficult to keep his promise. Meanwhile, Mimi has the hots for a handsome delivery man; and Oswald becomes part-owner of the Warsaw. Guest stars: Kaitlin Olson (Traylor), Reichen Lehmkuhl (Lance), Barry Livingston (Mr. Walters)
	10	217	"Drew's Best Friend"	Julie Ann Larson	Bob Koherr	June 30, 2004	178567 (9x10)
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. Guest stars: French Stewart (Buddy), Bonnie McFarlane (Sara), Richard Wharton (Construction Worker)
	11	218	"Arrivederci, Italy"	Daniel O'Keefe	Bob Koherr	July 7, 2004	178568 (9x11)
Drew turns to a shady travel agent for help when he is unable to put together the funds to finance Kellie's dream vacation in Italy. Guest stars: Jonathan Mangum (Scott), Kaitlin Olson (Traylor), Fred Willard (Fred Tuttle), Victoria Profeta (Patty)
	12	219	"House of the Rising Son-in-Law"	Ed Lee	Tommy Thompson	July 7, 2004	178569 (9x12)
Kellie tries to get Drew and her father to overcome their differences by having them work together to fix up an old house for sale. Mimi turns to Larry's matchmaking service in her quest to find a new man. Guest stars: Ian Gomez (Larry Almada), Michael Gross (Don), Kristen Wiig (Sandy), Michael P. Byrne (Albert)
	13	220	"Dog Soup"	Hugh Fink	Sam Simon	July 14, 2004	178570 (9x13)
Drew tries to make some extra money for the baby by betting on a greyhound that has been enhanced as part of a DrugCo project. Guest stars: David St. James (Owen) & Steve Sheridan (Fred)
	14	221	"Asleep at the Wheel"	Dean Young	Shelley Jensen	July 14, 2004	178571 (9x14)
After Tony, the bus driver gets into an accident, he pleads with Drew to lie for him since he is close to retirement and doesn't want to risk being fired and losing his benefits package. Drew is reluctant to do so because he fears for the passengers' safety, so he tries to convince Scott to give Tony another job. Guest stars: Jonathan Mangum (Scott), Bill Cobbs (Tony the Bus Driver), & Lawrence H. Toffler (Younger Customer No. 1)
	15	222	"Baby Face"	Masha Tivyan	Bob Koherr	July 21, 2004	178573 (9x15)
Drew has trouble getting romantic with a pregnant Kellie after an ultrasound-photo of the baby puts some very strange ideas into his head. Guest stars: Lindsey Stoddart(Marla), Jeff Lapensee (Roger), Tim Conlon (Peter), Reggie Jordan (Jerry) & Kristen Sullivan (Vera)
	16	223	"Girlfriend, Interrupted"	Daniel O'Keefe	Bob Koherr	July 21, 2004	176551 (9x16)
n the aftermath of his disastrous marriage, Drew heads off alone on his honeymoon to try to define his feelings for Kellie. Oswald and Lewis head to Mexico ahead of Drew, where Oswald accidentally falls for a hooker, unaware of her identity because he doesn't know how to speak Spanish. Guest stars: Marion Ross (Beulah Carey), Stanley Anderson (George Carey), Iyari Limon (Carmelita), ]Jack Guzman (Joe, the Mexican Bartender)
	17	224	"Straight Eye for the Queer Guy"	Julie Ann Larson	Sam Simon	July 28, 2004	178556 (9x17)
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'. Guest stars: Matthew Josten (Gus Carey), Currie Graham (Russell), Sean O'Bryan (Dean), Ernie Lively (Mike), Michael Hatch (Campbell)
	18	225	"Still Life with Freeloader"	Kristen Marvin	Drew Carey	July 28, 2004	178559 (9x18)
Drew resorts to drastic action after Mimi's latest boyfriend moves into the house and begins mooching off of him. Guest stars: Matthew Josten (Gus), Todd Stashwick (Tyler), Frankie Jay Allison (Nick)
	19	226	"Burning Down the House"	Mike Teverbaugh & Linda Teverbaugh	Sam Simon	August 18, 2004	176553 (9x19)
Mimi blames Drew after her house burns down, apparently as the result of a gift given to Gus by his uncle. Oswald starts a change machine business. Guest stars: Matthew Josten (Gus), Tom Kiesche (Dinosaur Guy), Tim Lucason (Firefighter), John Carroll Lynch (Steve Carey (voice))
	20	227	"Liar, Liar, House on Fire"	Russ Woody	Drew Carey	August 18, 2004	176554 (9x20)
The gang tries to teach Gus to lie to an insurance adjuster so that Mimi can receive the claim on her house and be able to replace it. Guest stars: Matthew Josten (Gus), Carol Ann Susi (Doris), Wayne Knight (Owen)
	21	228	"Sleeping with the Enemy"	Ed Lee	Shelley Jensen	August 25, 2004	178557 (9x21)
Drew and Kellie's new relationship is threatened by their strong political differences. Guest stars: Kaitlin Olson (Traylor), Jonathan Mangum (Scott), James Castle Stevens (Brannigan), Brian Kale (Tuttle)
	22	229	"Assault with a Lovely Weapon"	Hugh Fink	Shelley Jensen	August 25, 2004	178558 (9x22)
Drew lies to Kellie about going out to a strip club, but the whole thing may come out after an injured Lewis decides to sue one of the dancers. Guest stars: Wendy Worthington (Cindy), Peter MacKenzie (Arbitrator), Sirena Irwin (Raven), Maria Ford (Crystal) & Maureen Kelly (Trudy)
	23	230	"Love, Sri Lankan Style"	Russ Woody	Bob Koherr	September 1, 2004	178574 (9x23)
Drew's plans to reunite Mimi and Steve and get Mimi out of his house face a hitch due to the appearance of a new woman, whom Steve met in Sri Lanka and had an affair with. When Steve confesses to the additional affair, Mimi pours hot tea all over Steve's crotch and decides to go back to Larry. Guest stars: John Carroll Lynch (Steve Carey), Ian Gomez (Larry Almada), Jane Morris (Nora O'Dougherty), Purva Bedi (Padma), Tracy McCubbin (Diane)
	24	231	"Knot in the Mood"	David A. Caplan	Shelley Jensen	September 1, 2004	178572 (9x24)
Drew reconsiders proposing to Kellie after her parents split up and her mother suddenly takes up with Lewis. Guest stars: Matthew Josten (Gus), Michael Gross (Don), Susan Sullivan (Annette), Miette Maxwell (Julia)
	25	232	"The Passion of the Wick"	Ed Lee	Shelley Jensen	September 8, 2004	178575 (9x25)
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 affair or lose his financial backing. Guest stars: Jonathan Mangum (Scott), Craig Ferguson (Nigel Wick), J. Patrick McCormack (Jonathan), Colleen Flynn (Lorna), Millicent Martin (Helen), Jeff Blumberg (Johnson)
	26	233	"Finale"	Bruce Helford, Clay Graham, & David A. Caplan	Sam Simon	September 8, 2004	178576 (9x26)
Kellie finally agrees to marry Drew, but their wedding plans are thrown into disarray when she goes into labor. Guest stars: Marion Ross (Beulah Carey), Ian Gomez (Larry Almada), Adrienne Barbeau (Kim Harvey), Bill Cobbs (Tony, the Bus Driver), Craig Ferguson (Nigel Wick), Michael Gross (Don), Susan Sullivan (Annette), Eliza Coyle (Nurse), Holmes Osborne (Priest), Andrew Bloch (Doctor)

Season 9 aired in the wrong order, so the list above represents the order in which they were broadcast rather then the order they are chronologically.
Some feel the correct chronological order of the episodes of season 9 can best determined by Kellies pregnancy from beginning to birth time is as follows
Episode	Title
16	"Girlfriend, Interrupted"
1	"Drew Hunts Silver Fox"
19	"Burning Down the House"
20	"Liar, Liar, House on Fire"
22	"Assault with a Lovely Weapon"
2	"Eye of the Leopard"
17	"Straight Eye for the Queer Guy"
18	"Still Life with Freeloader"
3	"Foos Rush In"
4	"Drew Thinks Inside the Box"
21	"Sleeping With The Enemy"
5	"At Your Cervix"
6	"Sealed With A Kiss"
7	"Baby Makes Stress"
8	"Michigan J. Gus"
9	"No Booze For Drew"
10	"Drew's Best Friend"
11	"Arrivederci, Italy"
12	"House of the Rising Son-in-Law"
13	"Dog Soup"
14	"Asleep at the Wheel"
23	"Love, Sri Lankan Style"
15	"Baby Face"
24	"Knot in the Mood"
25	"The Passion of the Wick"
26	"Finale"
Others speculate that it is possible 16-19-20-3-4-2-21-17-22-18-1-5-8-9-7-6-10-11-12-13-14-15-23-24-25-26 is also the correct order.
Some believe the correct order is as follows: 16-6-19-20-3-17-21-22-18-4-2-1-5-7-9-15-13-8-10-11-12-14-23-24-25-26 but in episode 6 Drew is looking back i.e remembering what happened as opposed to episode 19 where the announcer says: "Last time on The Drew Carey Show"
Whereas the above orders are based upon assumption and opinion, hopefully the following will put an end to the speculation;
Below is a list of the episodes with their production numbers. This appears to be the correct order with the exception that "Knot in the Mood" should come after "Love, Sri Lankan Style". Apart from that, the story ark flows smoothly and sensically when viewed in this order.
Corrected #	Title	Production #
1	Girlfriend, Interrupted	#178551
2	Sealed in a Kiss	#178552
3	Burning Down The House	#178553
4	Liar Liar, House on Fire	#178554
5	Foos Rush In	#178555
6	Straight Eye for the Queer Guy	#178556
7	Sleeping with the Enemy	#178557
8	Assault with a Lovely Weapon	#178558
9	Still Life with Freeloader	#178559
10	Drew Thinks Inside the Box	#178560
11	Eye of the Leopard	#178561
12	Drew Hunts Silver Fox	#178562
13	At Your Cervix	#178563
14	Baby Makes Stress	#178564
15	No Booze For Drew	#178565
16	Michigan J. Gus	#178566
17	Drew's Best Friend	#178567
18	Arrivederci, Italy	#178568
19	House of the Rising Son-in-Law	#178569
20	Dog Soup	#178570
21	Asleep at the Wheel	#178571
22	Baby Face	#178573
23	Love, Sri Lankan Style	#178574
24	Knot in the Mood	#178572
25	The Passion of the Wick	#178575
26	Finale	#178576