One full episode is animated in a retro Peanuts -style cartoon. It’s polarizing but ambitious.
The show celebrates Cleveland with unironic pride. The opening credits now fully feature Drew walking through real Cleveland landmarks (the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Jacobs Field). Kate becomes more cynical and sarcastic, matching Lewis beat-for-beat. The Drew Carey Show Season 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - ...
| Season | Episodes | Era Theme | Essential Episode | |--------|----------|-----------|--------------------| | 1 | 10 | The Blue-Collar Debut | "Drew’s New Car" | | 2 | 22 | The Mimi Invasion | "Drew and the Unstable Element" | | 3 | 28 | Buzz Beer Golden Age | "Drewstock" | | 4 | 26 | The Avant-Garde Season | "Drew’s Inadequate" | | 5 | 25 | Cleveland Pride | "Drew and the King" | | 6 | 25 | Surreal Chaos | "Drew and the Baby" | | 7 | 25 | The Post-9/11 Reset | "Drew and the Activist" | | 8 | 21 | The Bar Years | "Drew Visits the Mayor" | | 9 | 13 | The Farewell | "The Finale" | One full episode is animated in a retro
These seasons focused heavily on the relatable struggle of the American middle class. The opening credits now fully feature Drew walking
Drew finally dates someone serious: a fellow store manager named Sharon. This temporarily ends his obsession with Kate, allowing Christa Miller’s character to evolve beyond "the object of affection."