Just Shoot Me!

1. S01E01Back IssuesMarch 4, 1997 7.0A writer in need of a job reluctantly agrees to work for her father's women's magazine.
2. S01E02The Devil and Maya GalloMarch 5, 1997—A nervous Maya arrives at the offices of Blush for her first day, her new position at the magazine comes as a surprise to the staff.
3. S01E03Secretary's DayMarch 12, 1997—Despite the staff's efforts to celebrate, Finch has no intention of being recognized on Secretary's Day.
4. S01E04Nina's BirthdayMarch 19, 1997—After defending some of her new ideas from the staff's withering critique, Maya is asked to arrange a birthday party for Nina.
5. S01E05In Your DreamsMarch 25, 1997—The new photo Elliott takes for Maya's ID card makes her look so attractive that it results in a saucy dream.
6. S01E06Lemon Wacky HelloMarch 26, 1997 9.0Maya is miffed at her father, but the candy he brings back from China is a big hit at the office.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The ExperimentSeptember 23, 1997—A bet leads Maya to try to prove that beautiful people get ahead in the job market.
2. S02E02The AssistantSeptember 30, 1997—Maya's bungling new assistant causes chaos in the office.
3. S02E03Old BoyfriendsOctober 28, 1997—Although he's married to a younger woman, Jack flips when Maya is pursued by a 60-plus playboy.
4. S02E04La CageNovember 4, 1997 9.0Despite Elliott's warning, Finch dates a nutty model who becomes his nightmare.
5. S02E05King Lear JetNovember 11, 1997—Tickets for a free trip to London for a play causes co-workers to scramble.
6. S02E06My Dinner with WoodyNovember 18, 1997—After writing a fictional article about a dinner with Woody Allen, Maya endures criticism until a man claiming to be Allen calls.
7. S02E07Twice BurnedNovember 25, 1997—Maya's past behaviour makes it hard for Jack to get Hannah enrolled in Maya's old school.
8. S02E08Sweet CharityDecember 9, 1997—Maya's long-running efforts for literacy are upstaged when her father makes a big donation and gets credit.
9. S02E09Jesus, It's ChristmasDecember 16, 1997—With greed running rampant, Maya suggests that everyone pool their present money and give it to someone in need, their janitor.
10. S02E10Elliott the GeekJanuary 6, 1998—Elliott is made to realize that he was a nerd in high-school,and now he feels even more unsure about himself 20 years later.
11. S02E11Sewer!January 13, 1998—Maya tries proving herself to a successful college roommate, while Jack's birthday gets Finch and Nina fighting to find him the best present
12. S02E12In the Company of MayaJanuary 20, 1998—Maya finds herself attracted to one of the magazine's new researchers, but following Nina's advice ends with him filing a complaint.
13. S02E13Pass the SaltJanuary 29, 1998—Finch gets help to prove he's straight when he finds out that his father thinks he's gay.
14. S02E14The WalkFebruary 3, 1998—Jack loses his temper for no apparent reason at a staff meeting and refuses to talk about it.
15. S02E15Nina in the CantinaFebruary 24, 1998 8.0Maya's interview with a British rock star triggers a flood of memories for Nina of the affair she had with him 25 years ago.
16. S02E16College or CollagenFebruary 26, 1998—Maya and Nina compete to influence a college intern with interests in both modeling and journalism.
17. S02E17Nina's BikiniMarch 3, 1998—Nina is humiliated by the display of her bikini at a celebrity cafe, so Maya and Finch plot to get it back.
18. S02E18The KissMarch 19, 1998—A fake kiss at a tenant meeting may hold greater significance for Elliott and Maya.
19. S02E19BravefinchMarch 26, 1998—Finch faces off against Jack's new personal assistant.
20. S02E20Jack's Old PartnerApril 9, 1998—Jack feels guilty for firing his old partner and decides to rehire him, but then he remembers why he fired him in the first place.
21. S02E21AmblushedApril 16, 1998—Jack sends Maya to an N.Y.U. seminar as a guest speaker for the magazine, but she gets ambushed, instead.
22. S02E22The EmperorApril 23, 1998—Maya knocks designer Oskar Milos' clothes and has to eat her words when Milos pulls his advertising.
23. S02E23Rescue MeApril 30, 1998—An office blood drive turns into a storytelling session as Finch, Nina and Elliott recall for Maya their first encounter with Jack.
24. S02E24Eve of DestructionMay 5, 1998—Bringing her father and mother together for the first time in 25 years creates complications for Maya.
25. S02E25War and SleazeMay 12, 1998—Jack is hit by friendly fire when Finch accidentally shoots his company teammate in a paintball game.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01What the Teddy Bear SawSeptember 22, 1998—Finch tries to hijack a surveillance videotape of him and Jack's nanny in a compromising position.
2. S03E02SteamedSeptember 29, 1998—Jack tricks Maya into getting a neighbor to move so he can build a steam room at work.
3. S03E03The MaskOctober 27, 1998—Finch is convinced that Nina has an imaginary alter ego while Maya discovers how Jack deceived her on Halloween many years ago.
4. S03E04Funny GirlNovember 3, 1998—Maya gets caught up in a tangle of practical jokes when she sets out to prove Finch wrong and demonstrate that women can be pranksters too.
5. S03E05Two Girls for Every BoyNovember 10, 1998—Finch conspires to set Maya up on a date with another woman.
6. S03E06The WithholderNovember 17, 1998—Elliott plans to teach Courtney a lesson for dumping Finch, but events take a different turn.
7. S03E07PuppetmasterNovember 17, 1998—Maya's romance with a puppeteer takes an uncertain turn when she suspects she has inspired a rude new puppet.
8. S03E08The ListNovember 24, 1998—Jack is unhappy he's far down on a prestigious listing about to be published, while Finch makes a fan pest of himself meeting Mark Hamill.
9. S03E09How Nina Got Her Groove BackDecember 8, 1998—Nina sets her sights on fashion rival Margo Langhorne but feels no victory when the battle ends.
10. S03E10How the Finch Stole ChristmasDecember 15, 1998—Finch sets out to ruin everyone's Christmas when he thinks the other members of the Blush team have gotten him a lousy gift.
11. S03E11Slow DonnieJanuary 5, 1999—Maya tries to convince Elliott that his slow-witted brother is a fake.
12. S03E12A Spy in the House of MeJanuary 12, 1999—Jack tries to put out the flames rekindled by Maya's first love.
13. S03E13Lies & DollsFebruary 2, 1999—Smitten Maya interviews a senator who only has eyes for Nina, and Finch learns about Elliott's valuable collector's item.
14. S03E14Nina Sees Red (1)February 9, 1999—Following his divorce, Finch's dad starts dating Nina.
15. S03E15Nina Sees Red (2)February 16, 1999—Finch tries coming to grips with his dad's engagement to Nina.
16. S03E16Hostess to MurderFebruary 23, 1999—Maya hosts an elaborate murder-mystery party where everyone dresses in costume and pandemonium reigns.
17. S03E17Toy StoryMarch 2, 1999—As a practical joke, Finch switches Elliott's birthday presents from Maya and a co-worker.
18. S03E18Miss PrettyMarch 23, 1999—Finch tries to keep from being identified as the magazine's new advice columnist.
19. S03E19Maya's Nude PhotosApril 6, 1999—Maya's taking a photography class and her teacher instructs her to take a nude self portrait.
20. S03E20And the Femmy Goes To...May 4, 1999—Maya, Nina and Elliott are all nominated for a prestigious fashion magazine award.
21. S03E21SoftballMay 4, 1999—Maya is persuaded to pitch in the office's annual softball game.
22. S03E22Shaking Private TrainerMay 11, 1999—Jack has second thoughts about hiring a rigorous personal trainer.
23. S03E23Nina's ChoiceMay 18, 1999—Maya reminds Nina of her history of bad choices in men when Nina's former lover, now a fugitive, returns.
24. S03E24The Odd Couple (1)May 25, 1999—Finch is frustrated when a n old nemesis (Barry) shows up to gloat over his success. Not only does he own a successful business, he is also
25. S03E25The Odd Couple (2)May 25, 1999—Finch announces that he and Adrienne are going to get married. Maya is unconvinced of their love and thinks he is manipulating her somehow.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01A Divorce to RememberSeptember 21, 1999—As Dennis tries to hide his true passions from his new supermodel wife, Maya and Elliott seek to have their accidental marriage annulled.
2. S04E02When Nina Met ElliottSeptember 28, 1999—Nina discovers her role in a fifteen-year-old accident that changed Elliott's life forever.
3. S04E03Blackmail PhotographerNovember 2, 1999—A sleazy photographer with incriminating photos blackmails Elliott into giving him a job.
4. S04E04Finch Gets DickNovember 9, 1999—Finch is forced to protect Adrienne from a suitor who is a lot like him.
5. S04E05Jack VentsNovember 9, 1999—Nina manipulates Jack after she overhears his therapy session.
6. S04E06Hello GoodbyeNovember 16, 1999—Finch's honesty magnifies his differences with Adrienne.
7. S04E07An Axe to GrindNovember 23, 1999—Elliott's plan to stir up trouble between his friend and Maya backfires when the two decide to set up a date.
8. S04E08First DateNovember 25, 1999—Maya's former assistant Cindy returns as a media buyer, and Jack makes Maya take her out for the evening.
9. S04E09Love is in the AirNovember 30, 1999—Jack tries to convince his ex-wife to marry her new boyfriend, who is putting the moves on Maya.
10. S04E10Jack Gets ToughDecember 14, 1999—After his memoirs come out stating he once beat up Robert Conrad, Jack fears the worst when the actor stops by the office.
11. S04E11Prescription for LoveJanuary 11, 2000—Maya is stunned to learn that Elliott's latest girlfriend is a model and a premed student at Yale.
12. S04E12When Nina Met Elliott's MotherJanuary 25, 2000—Nina inspires Elliott's mom to start her life over again, and Maya and Jack accidentally kill Finch's prized cat.
13. S04E13Dial 'N' for MurderFebruary 8, 2000—Nina's former agent whom she cast aside when she made it big calls her and she makes an unusual request.
14. S04E14Paradise by the Dashboard Light (1)February 15, 2000—As Jack and Nina look for a date for Maya, Elliott balks at a girlfriend's interest.
15. S04E15Tea & Secrecy (2)February 15, 2000—After her sexual relationship with Elliott is revealed, Maya worries when Jack doesn't get upset.
16. S04E16The Pirate of LoveFebruary 22, 2000—Finch is shocked to see his ex-wife at one of Nina's meetings, though he soon tries to use it to his advantage.
17. S04E17With Thee I SwingFebruary 29, 2000—Maya and Elliott invite another couple to go swing dancing, but their offer is misunderstood.
18. S04E18BlackjackMarch 28, 2000—Jack learns that a young African-American man is posing as his son.
19. S04E19Blinded by the RightApril 4, 2000—When a right-wing organization threatens Blush magazine, Jack asks Nina to charm the group's leader.
20. S04E20Hot Nights in ParisApril 18, 2000—In need of an apartment, Finch convinces Maya and Elliott to move in together, with disastrous results.
21. S04E21When Nina Met Her ParentsApril 27, 2000—Nina discovers that a wealthy couple may be her biological parents.
22. S04E22Finch on IceMay 2, 2000—Finch's former figure skating partner visits and asks him for help coaching her new partner.
23. S04E23A&E Biography: Nina Van HornMay 9, 2000 5.3A&E Biography looks at the troubled history behind the career of Nina Van Horn.
24. S04E24Fast Times at Finchmont HighMay 16, 2000 8.0While Finch is undercover as a student to research an article, a precocious cheerleader asks him to the prom.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Hit the Road, JackOctober 12, 2000—After their moment of passion, Finch decides it's a bad idea to take things further with Nina. NIna becomes determined to find out why. Mean
2. S05E02A Night at the PlazaOctober 19, 2000—Tired of everyone's pity after the news of his impending divorce, Jack heads off to the Plaza Hotel. When Finch turns up with his new band,
3. S05E03Mum's the WordOctober 26, 2000—When Nina begins dating an actor she has to compete with his mother for his attention.
4. S05E04Donnie ReturnsNovember 2, 2000 7.0Elliot's brother Donnie (who once feigned being mentally challenged so that he could be waited on by his mother) returns. He claims to have
5. S05E05Choosing to Be SuperNovember 9, 2000 7.0Maya's best friend from high school, now a successful motivational speaker, is hired to speak at Blush. As part of his recovery from alcohol
6. S05E06Brandi, You're a Fine GirlNovember 16, 2000—When Finch reunites with his childhood friend, he is shocked to learn that he had a sex change and is now a woman named Brandi. Finch finds
7. S05E07The First ThanksgivingNovember 23, 2000—Maya attempts to hold a Thanksgiving feast for the gang but Jack sleeps with Elliot's mother.
8. S05E08Slamming JackDecember 7, 2000—Finch gets tired of Jack's constant demands and loses his cool. He apologises later but Jack asks him to help in the data entry department.
9. S05E09Dog Day AfternoonDecember 14, 2000—Jack's numbers come up in the lottery, but Finch spent the money on coffee instead of the lottery ticket. Meanwhile Maya and Elliot get a do
10. S05E10Finch and the FighterJanuary 4, 2001—Finch dates a female boxer with a jealous ex-girlfriend. Elliott, Jack and Nina fool Maya into believing that they're smarter than she is.
11. S05E11The Gift PiggyJanuary 11, 2001—When the new girl in marketing asks Nina and Maya to her bridal shower, they are convinced the only reason is so that she gets more gifts. N
12. S05E12The Proposal (1)January 25, 2001—When Jack's ex wife returns her engagement ring (a Gallo family heirloom), Elliot is inspired to propose to Maya.Finch goes to great lengths
13. S05E13The Proposal (2)February 1, 2001—Elliot's commitment phobia causes him to have a massive panic attack when Maya accepts his marriage proposal. Meanwhile, Nina helps Finch se
14. S05E14The AuctionFebruary 8, 2001—When Elliot discovers that Maya has a date for the Blush Charity Auction, he asks Nina to set him up with someone to help make her jealous.
15. S05E15Maya's and Tigers and Deans, Oh MyFebruary 15, 2001—Finch and Maya project their insecurities on the new intern, Dean. Nina is dating the famous magician, Zigmund, who everyone is convinced is
16. S05E16Sid & NinaFebruary 22, 2001—Finch DJs a bar mitzvah for a kid who has a crush on Nina. Jack and Elliot like the same woman.
17. S05E17Where's Poppa?March 15, 2001—After his close friend dies, Jack worries that an old secret might impact him and Maya.
18. S05E18Erlene and BooMarch 29, 2001—Nina's younger sister come to visit, bringing up feelings of jealousy in Nina when the staff falls in love with her.
19. S05E19Fanny FinchApril 19, 2001—Finch's mom comes to visit and finds romance. Elliot meets a famous photographer who is down on his luck.
20. S05E20Sugar MommaApril 26, 2001—Finch becomes the boy toy of a popular romance novelist. Nina says the wrong thing on the red carpet of an award show.
21. S05E21Maya Stops ThinkingMay 3, 2001—Maya picks up a guy in a bar and finds he's not quite who he claims to be. After being the recipient of an act of kindness, Elliot tries to
22. S05E22At Long Last AllieMay 10, 2001—Allie returns and asks Jack for a job at Blush, but she has ulterior motives. Nina meets with Elliot's new girlfriend, who is a psychiatrist

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Finch in the Dogg HouseSeptember 27, 2001—Finch lands a new job as an assistant to rap star Snoop Dogg after Jack fires him.
2. S06E02The Two Faces of Finch (1)October 11, 2001—Finch reveals his personality is not his own but one he ripped off a girl he knew earlier in life.
3. S06E03The Two Faces of Finch (2)October 18, 2001—Finch dates the woman who shares his personality.
4. S06E04Bye Bye BinnieOctober 25, 2001—The staff worries about Nina's behavior after one of her friends dies.
5. S06E05Maya Judging AmyNovember 1, 2001—Maya's new assistant stirs feelings of jealousy in the office with her credentials and her good looks.
6. S06E06Finch Chasing AmyNovember 8, 2001—Finch and Elliot compete over Amy, each trying to outdo or embarrass the other.
7. S06E07The Impossible DreamNovember 15, 2001—Jack and Nina entice Kevin with the finer things after he turns down a promotion because he doesn't care about money.
8. S06E08The Haves and the Have-MoresDecember 6, 2001—Jack must tolerate his snobbish business partner's attempts to degrade those less fortunate, namely Elliot.
9. S06E09Christmas? Christmas!December 13, 2001—Maya meets a handsome celebrity who loves Christmas even more than her, to the point of obsession.
10. S06E10Nina Van MomJanuary 10, 2002—The long-lost daughter Nina had given up for adoption tracks her down at Blush.
11. S06E11Nina Van GrandmaJanuary 17, 2002—Nina's newly discovered granddaughter shares much in common with her, in fact, too much.
12. S06E12Liotta? Liotta!January 31, 2002—Ray Liotta is back and he's obsessed with Maya.
13. S06E13About a BoyFebruary 7, 2002—Trying to get a girl, Finch hires an au pair for his imaginary son.
14. S06E14Friends and NeighborsFebruary 28, 2002—Finch and a roommate move into the apartment across the hall from Maya and turn out to be the neighbours from hell.
15. S06E15Blind AmbitionMarch 7, 2002—Maya dates an obnoxious blind man who thinks his disability makes it okay to be rude.
16. S06E16A Beautiful MindMarch 25, 2002—Maya dates an exterminator whose lack of education impedes their romance.
17. S06E17Educating FinchMarch 28, 2002—Finch asks Jack for money to hire a tutor, but he ends up paying for massages instead.
18. S06E18The Book of JackApril 4, 2002—Jack wants to write a novel but ends up using a ghostwriter.
19. S06E19Blush Gets Some TherapyApril 11, 2002—The Blush staff agrees to corporate therapy after their bickering drives off a client.
20. S06E20The Burning HouseApril 18, 2002 3.5Finch persuades David Hasselhoff to play his father in a semi-autobiographical movie for his film class.
21. S06E21The Bad GrandmaApril 25, 2002—Elliot's grandmother offends him when she lavishes attention on Finch but ignores Elliot.
22. S06E22The Boys in the BandMay 2, 2002 9.0Finch's fellow band member asks Nina out.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Guess Who's Coming to BlushOctober 8, 2002—Jack hires a woman off the street to run the desk, but the staff thinks it's just because Jack wants to seduce her.
2. S07E02Mr. JealousyOctober 15, 2002—Vicky and Finch fight for Jacks approval, while Nina loses a crazy woman in the office.
3. S07E03Nina and the RockerOctober 22, 2002—Nina dates a rock star and tries not to sleep with him on the first date.
4. S07E04Halloween? Halloween!October 29, 2002—Nina throws an A-list Halloween party and reluctantly invites the Blush team.
5. S07E05Da Sister Who Loved DiMauroNovember 12, 2002—Eliot tries to date Vicki but ends up with her sister, Jack monitors the office remotely with a 2-way A/V system.
6. S07E06That Burning PassionNovember 19, 2002—Vicky's husband returns to beg for her forgiveness and Maya finds herself very attracted to him.
7. S07E07The Write StuffDecember 3, 2002—Maya ghostwrites a poem for Finch, and Jack shows it to the editor of a literary magazine.
8. S07E08It's Raining BabiesJanuary 7, 2003—Finch arranged a confrontation between Vicki and Nina, which leaves both women seeking revenge.
9. S07E09Watch Your BackdraftJanuary 14, 2003—Vicki reconciles with her former husband Pete, but he seems confused because he also has the hots for Maya.
10. S07E10Pictures of LilyApril 22, 2003—Finch lives out a dream when he meets the centerfold model he fantasized about as a teenager.
11. S07E11The Comedy Stylings of Rivers & RedApril 22, 2003—Elliott wants revenge after a stand-up comic targets him at a club.
12. S07E12The Talented Mr. FinchJuly 12, 2003—Finch pretends to be Jack at an important business meeting.
13. S07E13There's Something About AllisonJuly 12, 2003—Finch attends his reunion with his pal Bert, now a transsexual named Brandy.
14. S07E14Rivals in RomanceJuly 19, 2003—Finch and a rival publisher's assistant have a romance, but she has a motive for accepting his advances.
15. S07E15A Simple Kiss of FateJuly 19, 2003—When Simon prepares to propose, Nina tells him she is still married to another man.
16. S07E16Donnie RedeemedAugust 2, 2003—Good-hearted Elliott discusses business strategies with his con artist brother Donnie. Nina enters a fierce game of chance with Jack.
17. S07E17My Fair FinchyAugust 2, 2003—Maya tells Finch's girlfriend, Rhonda, to form an emotional bond with him.
18. S07E18Son of a Preacher ManAugust 9, 2003—Simon's parents arrive to meet with Nina, who pretends to be prim and proper.
19. S07E19The Last Temptation of ElliottAugust 9, 2003—Elliot joins a Bible reading group and fantasizes about the women there.
20. S07E20For the Last Time, I DoAugust 16, 2003—Nina feels threatened by her future husband's friendship with the ceremony minister, prompting Jack and Finch to step in.
21. S07E21Future IssuesAugust 16, 2003—Jack suddenly announces his retirement and puts Maya in charge, he tries to escape an office farewell party in his honor.
22. S07E22Evaluate This!November 24, 2003—Jack asks the staff to evaluate his work anonymously.
23. S07E23The Goodbye GirlNovember 25, 2003—Nina takes under her wing the female impersonator who's portraying her in a cabaret show.
24. S07E24Strange BedfellowsNovember 26, 2003—Finch and Elliot become rivals over a mutual male friend whom they both have an emotional connection with.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed