According to Jim Spelling Bee

Jim’s pride in Gracie’s new-found spelling-bee aptitude quickly turns to dismay when he has to drive her to tournaments all over the state., Parental pride in Gracie’s spelling-bee prowess starts to fade in light of continuous competitions, and the distances to them. Gracie: Billi Bruno. Cheryl: Courtney Thorne-Smith. Dana: Kimberly Williams-Paisley.