In 1995, he was cast as Bob in the sitcom "Partners", which, like his prior show "The Famous Teddy Z", was canceled after its first season. In an interview with "Time Out New York" he stated, "Hey, every show I'm in goes down. Think about this: George Clooney was in 28 pilots, or something. It means nothing." After guest starring on shows such as "Dharma & Greg" and "The Outer Limits", he wrote, produced and co-starred in the film "Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five". It debuted in 1998 at the Los Angeles Film Festival and gained positive reviews from critics. Leonard Maltin from "Playboy Magazine" called it "a breath of fresh air." That same year, Cryer landed in another TV series, the Fox sitcom "Getting Personal", alongside Vivica A. Fox and Duane Martin. Although the show was picked up for a second season after its abbreviated spring run, it was canceled that fall, after airing 17 episodes in total.