A Shot in the Dark
Episode 17 · 2002-02-13

- Comedy
Episode overview
Drew, inspired by his short stint as a security guard, buys a police scanner. After hearing of an incident at the Warsaw, he races over to the bar and tries to offer his assistance to the police. An attractive cop decides to go out with him, explaining that she wants to take a break from dating good-looking guys. Drew soon discovers that he and Marlo have nothing in common, and his health goes into decline because of her constant smoking and his allergy to her cat. He plans to break up with her, but becomes terrified of the consequences after seeing her rough up a guy whose only offense was a broken taillight. Oswald and Colleen ask Lewis to give them some time alone at the house. He claims to have begun dating a co-worker, but actually sleeps in Drew's basement. Drew finally breaks up with Marlo, who becomes enraged and vows revenge. When Lewis comes up for a snack late that night, Drew believes that Marlo has come after him. He shoots Lewis in the leg. Marlo concludes that
30 minutes
Season 7 episodes
1. Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (1)2001-09-26
2. Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (2)2001-09-26
3. Drew Gets Out of the Nuthouse2001-10-03
4. Married to a Mob2001-10-10
5. When Wives Collide2001-10-17
6. Bus-ted2001-10-24
7. It's Halloween, Dummy2001-10-31
8. Beulah Gets Her Groove Back2001-11-07
9. Drew Live III2001-11-14
10. Eat, Drink, Drew, Woman2001-11-21
11. Mr. Laffoon's Wild Ride2001-11-28
12. Hotel Drew2001-12-12
13. Drew and the King2001-12-19
14. The Curse of the Mummy2002-01-16
15. The Enabler2002-01-23
16. Pretty Baby2002-02-06
17. A Shot in the Dark2002-02-13
18. It's a Dog Eat Drew World2002-02-27
19. Bringing Up Boss (1)2002-03-13
20. Daddy Dearest (2)2002-03-20
21. Never Been to Spain2002-03-27
22. O Brother, Who Art Thou?2002-04-03
23. Rich Woman, Poor Man2002-04-10
24. What Women Don't Want2002-05-01
25. Look Mom, One Hand!2002-05-08
26. The Eagle Has Landed2002-05-15
27. The Underpants Guy2002-05-22