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Spin City is a smart, sophisticated sitcom about the behind-the-scenes workings of City Hall in the biggest city in America. Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed handler. Mike runs the city with the help of his oddball staff: an anxious and insecure press secretary; a sexist, boorish chief of staff; an impeccably groomed gay activist running minority affairs; a sharp and efficient, man-crazy accountant; and an idealistic young speechwriter. Like Mike, they are all professionally capable but personally challenged.
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- 01
PilotIn the pilot, New York's deputy mayor Michael Flaherty finds himself trying to keep the lid on an impending sanitation-workers strike and some politically incorrect remarks made by his boss.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotSeptember 17, 1996In the pilot, New York's deputy mayor Michael Flaherty finds himself trying to keep the lid on an impending sanitation-workers strike and so - S01E02
The Great PretenderSeptember 24, 1996—After the public dubs him "the sexiest man in New York," Mike finds he has some trouble---in private---living up to his new title. - S01E03
The ApartmentOctober 1, 1996—Mike's chances for quality time with Ashley are spoiled by his round-the-clock negotiations with the sanitation-workers union. - S01E04
Pride and PrejudiceOctober 8, 1996—Mike puts his foot in his mouth during a TV interview by making offhand remarks about Ashley's reporting abilities. - S01E05
The RivalsOctober 15, 1996—A confrontation between Mayor Winston and a former mayor has grave results when the ex-official expires in the middle of the spat. - S01E06
A Star Is BornOctober 22, 1996—A plan to raise the mayor's approval rating goes up in smoke after one of his appointees is accused of having smoked marijuana in the '70s. - S01E07
Grand IllusionOctober 29, 1996—Carter vows to protest the mayor's stand on gay marriages by staging his own wedding---to Nikki. - S01E08
The High and the MightyNovember 12, 1996—Mike's the toast of the office when he constructs a deal with a real-estate developer that benefits an ailing retirement home. - S01E09
Meet Tommy DuganNovember 19, 1996—The mayor's office is at a loss for words when it's discovered that the winner of a student essay contest is a school janitor. - S01E10
The CompetitionNovember 26, 1996—There's fowl play afoot as the mayor's office and city council turn a Thanksgiving charity event into a competition. - S01E11
Dog Day AfternoonDecember 10, 1996—After the mayor is hounded for not showing the police department respect, Mike decides to have him deliver the eulogy for a police canine. - S01E12
Criss CrossDecember 17, 1996—When a head cold keeps the mayor from appearing on a debate show, Mike goes instead...and must face off against Ashley. Meanwhile, everyone - S01E13
Bye Bye LoveJanuary 7, 1997—After his relationship with Ashley abruptly ends over the holidays, Mike returns to work, brave face intact. But the gang worries that he's - S01E14
Starting OverJanuary 14, 1997—Mike's throwing himself into his work since his breakup, so his staff encourages him to start dating again. - S01E15
Gabby's SongJanuary 28, 1997—Mike welcomes the city council's new chief of staff with open arms. But he's soon up in arms when he realizes that she'll be keeping him on - S01E16
Kiss Me, StupidFebruary 11, 1997—Carter's heart skips a beat on Valentine's Day when his former love sets him straight about a few things---like the fact that he's engaged t - S01E17
An Affair to RememberFebruary 18, 1997—Mike wants the mayor's birthday gala to be an affair to remember, but rumors of another kind of affair may end the party before it begins. - S01E18
SnowboundFebruary 25, 1997—In the middle of a snowstorm, Mike's dream girl from high school arrives and invites him to her hotel; and Paul unwittingly insults the mayo - S01E19
StripteaseMarch 4, 1997—Mike gets a surprise when he finds out that the law-school student he's been dating moonlights as an exotic dancer. - S01E20
Deaf Becomes HerMarch 18, 1997—Mike tries to keep a hearing-impaired activist from organizing a rally at City Hall after the Mayor's office is embarrassed twice by inciden - S01E21
Hot in the CityApril 1, 1997—Mike and his girlfriend decide to break up, but Mike gets a surprise when he learns that she has frozen his sperm. - S01E22
Bone FreeApril 29, 1997—The mayor is in trouble again: this time because it appears that he refused to shake the hand of the new president of a women's caucus. - S01E23
The Mayor Who Came to DinnerMay 6, 1997—The mayor moves in with Mike, following a blowup with his wife. Meanwhile, Carter takes up with designer Isaac Mizrahi, who's working on a f - S01E24
Mayor Over MiamiMay 13, 1997—The mayor's down in the dumps, and decides that a little adventure is in order, so he takes off for Miami with Paul---without telling anyone
Season02
- S02E01
Paul Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestSeptember 24, 1997—Claudia has trust issues, and the press questions Paul's sanity, after his impulsive trip to Florida. Mike handles Randall's divorce and fal - S02E02
Porn in the U.S.A.October 1, 1997—Randall is caught on camera while visiting an X-rated video store to research a crusade against porn on public access TV. Paul's visiting mo - S02E03
Wonder WomanOctober 8, 1997—Mike's new girlfriend Laurie wants no commitment. Janelle applies for a raise. Stuart and Carter try to find out what James' new hobby is. - S02E04
The Goodbye GirlOctober 15, 1997—Mike discourages Randall from pursuing a young woman two weeks after his divorce, for fear of a media frenzy. With Janelle's promotion to Ra - S02E05
In the Heat of the DayOctober 22, 1997—Carter goes jogging to plug Randall's fitness program but gets mistaken for a mugger and publicizes the arrest to soothe his outrage. Paul a - S02E06
Radio DazeOctober 29, 1997—Mike and Randall clash repeatedly with an obnoxious deejay. Paul tries to write an objective critique of Randall's autobiography. The female - S02E07
The Thirty Year ItchNovember 5, 1997—Everyone struggles to figure out what to give Mike for his 30th birthday, as he prepares to meet with a high school girlfriend atop the Empi - S02E08
My Life Is a Soap OperaNovember 12, 1997—Mike dates Lisa, a writer for "All My Children", then sees details of their romance played out on episodes of the show. A newspaper photo's - S02E09
Family AffairNovember 19, 1997—Winston is accused of paying a call girl, and Mike sets out to prove it false. But Winston was with Mike's visiting mother at the time. Nikk - S02E10
Family AffairNovember 26, 1997—Mike's mom can save Randall from scandal by revealing their tryst. Carter's planned trip to the Bahamas goes awry when co-workers want to jo - S02E11
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?December 10, 1997—James is asked to chaperon Randall's visiting free-spirited daughter Meg, who disrupts an animal rights rally. Paul corresponds with a pen p - S02E12
Miracle Near 34th StreetDecember 17, 1997—Randall accidentally tells the public that there is no Santa Claus, and sets off a chain of mishaps during the Christmas season. - S02E13
Same Time Next YearJanuary 7, 1998—Randall hosts a New Year's party, where Nikki's boyfriend dumps her for the catering girl, Carter helps Stuart grieve over a deceased house - S02E14
The Paul Lassiter StoryJanuary 21, 1998—Randall has a tight deadline for writing a book but can expect no help from close-mouthed Mike, whose recent doctor visit hints that he may - S02E15
Gentleman's AgreementJanuary 28, 1998—Mike tries to talk Mayor Winston out of joining a private club that prohibits women, but his efforts lead to both of them and several other - S02E16
Deaf Man WalkingFebruary 25, 1998—Randall has hearing problems; Stuart gets a new office upstairs; Stacey wants to move out of the family household, so her grandmother blames - S02E17
The Marrying MenMarch 4, 1998—Paul chooses an engagement ring for Claudia, but Mike pays for it and keeps it until Paul can reimburse him. When Laurie finds the ring in M - S02E18
One Wedding and a FuneralMarch 11, 1998—Mike and Laurie plan their wedding with Randall as best man; Paul gets cold feet about marrying Claudia; Nikki is the first to fantasize abo - S02E19
A River Runs Through MeMarch 18, 1998—As a preemptive strike against illegal drug use, Mike mandates that the staff will undergo mandatory drug testing, then accidentally ingests - S02E20
The Pope of Gracie MansionApril 1, 1998—The Pope's visit to New York City inspires Randall to mix politics with religion; Paul's pet turtle goes missing; Nikki and Stacy both date - S02E21
Bye, Bye, BirdieApril 29, 1998—The staffers throw prenuptial parties for Paul and Claudia, but Stuart plays a prank on the women by changing the planned entertainment for - S02E22
The Lady or the TigerMay 6, 1998—Mike's clingy girlfriend Kaari is a magician who doesn't take kindly to his rejection; Stuart and Carter open their own bar; James loans mon - S02E23
Single White MaleMay 6, 1998—Stuart wants to become Carter's new roommate so that both of them can have lower rent; animal lover James objects when Paul brings his cat t - S02E24
The Paul-BearerMay 20, 1998—Paul and Claudia's wedding day is fraught with problems: Randall suddenly suffers from a speech impediment and best man Mike learns that the
Season03
- S03E01
Dead Dog TalkingSeptember 22, 1998—Mike takes credit when someone else saves a baby from falling into the zoo's sea lion tank. Paul uses crutches to obtain undeserved sick lea - S03E02
There's Something About HeidiSeptember 29, 1998—Mike's dates with Heidi Klum are tabloid fodder. Randall laughs at inappropriate moments because his father told him that crying is a sign o - S03E03
Gone with the WindOctober 6, 1998—The care package that James gets from home contains a dead pet and Mike's relationship with Heidi leaves no time to help. Since Carter and P - S03E04
The Deer HunterOctober 13, 1998—Mike goes hunting with campaign contributor Peter Noland, who makes killing deer a prerequisite for his contribution. Acting deputy mayor St - S03E05
It Happened One NightOctober 20, 1998—Mike may adopt an abandoned baby; his former flames dish on him. Randall needs to go to therapy but gets nervous and briefs James to go in h - S03E06
Three Men and a Little LadyOctober 27, 1998—While trying to help Randall improve his image, Mike, Randall, and Paul are mugged by a young woman. Stuart starts dating Deirdre West, who - S03E07
An Officer and a GentlemanNovember 3, 1998—When an old friend of Mike's who's in the navy comes to town, he's happy to see him. Until he learns that he hooked up with Carter. - S03E08
Quest for FireNovember 10, 1998—An Olympic torch-bearer from Nigeria gets lost in NYC, so workaholic Mike vacations at the office. Paul moves to Harlem and tries to assimil - S03E09
The Kidney's All RightNovember 17, 1998—Randall accidentally volunteers to donate a kidney to a sick child; Paul avoids an aggressive reporter; Stacey stays with Carter and Stuart - S03E10
Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the DayNovember 24, 1998—Randall's cranky father joins the staff for a live televised Thanksgiving dinner at the Mayor's mansion, where he and Randall argue, Carter - S03E11
Local HeroDecember 8, 1998—Mike plays matchmaker for Stacey and a timid city councilman, while everyone prepares to attend a costume party at which several staffers ma - S03E12
Monkey BusinessDecember 15, 1998—At Christmas time, Randall plays Santa Claus; Stuart and Carter meet an older gay couple who have moved into their building; and Mike tangle - S03E13
Taxi DriverJanuary 5, 1999—Stacey dates a simpleton cab driver, while Randall & Mike negotiate with his labor union's temperamental representative. Stuart tricks P - S03E14
The Nutty Deputy MayorJanuary 12, 1999—Mike learns about weight discrimination when he dons a fat suit for a day, while James plans to beat him in a bachelor auction for charity. - S03E15
Not in the Line of FireJanuary 26, 1999—After a false alarm shooting at a pier opening, paranoid Randall thinks Mike deserted him in a life-or-death situation, and then gives Mike - S03E16
Internal AffairsFebruary 9, 1999—Nikki breaks up with Arthur and joins Mike for a hotel tryst, which goes awry when Mike wants to keep their relationship secret. Stacey play - S03E17
Dick Clark's Rockin' Make-Out Party '99February 16, 1999—Stuart breaks up with Deidre, who files sexual harassment charges against him. Stacy's visiting aunt Marie hits on James. Randall starts a r - S03E18
Back to the Future IV: Judgment DayFebruary 23, 1999—Mike's political mentor comes to City Hall to help on the Millennium project, and displays a literal Messianic complex. Things heat up betwe - S03E19
Politically IncorrectMarch 2, 1999—Randall says the wrong thing on a TV talk show. Paul is addicted to Stacy's meatball sandwiches. Carter dates closeted gay boxer Bennett Jon - S03E20
That's EntertainmentMarch 16, 1999—The staffers try to finish work so they can watch the Academy Awards, and they pass the time by sharing their favorite movie moments. - S03E21
The Last Temptation of MikeApril 6, 1999—Mike may help Paul and Claudia conceive a child. Doug, a City Hall tour guide, annoys the staffers, especially Stacey. James can't get peace - S03E22
Carter & Stuart & Bennett & DeirdreApril 13, 1999—Stuart befriends Carter's ex-boyfriend Bennett, so Carter takes revenge by befriending Deidre. Subbing for absent Stacey, temp Gayle thinks - S03E23
The Mayor with Two BrainsMay 4, 1999—A magazine cover story about Mike winds up focusing on Carter instead. James learns of Mike's affair with Nikki and struggles to keep it a s - S03E24
Wall StreetMay 11, 1999—Mike and his stockbroker help James invest responsibly. Randall commissions an action figure that looks like him, in order to donate all the - S03E25
Klumageddon (1)May 18, 1999—Randall asks Heidi Klum to help with an animal rights campaign, but she comes between Mike and ailing Nikki. James objects to Randall adding - S03E26
Klumageddon (2)May 25, 1999—Nikki thinks Mike is dumping her for Heidi Klum. Stuart gives Carter's dog to Heidi to elicit her sympathy. Paul and James compete to see wh
Season04
- S04E01
Catcher in the BronxSeptember 21, 1999—Mike can't recall how he and Heidi Klum wound up in bed together. At the office, he must interview applicants to manage Randall's Senate cam - S04E02
James and the Giant SpeechSeptember 28, 1999—James is under pressure to write a speech so that Caitlin doesn't take over his job and fire him. Paul sucks up to Caitlin, who tries to tak - S04E03
All the Mayor's MenOctober 5, 1999—When Caitlin instigates background checks on the staff, Mike tries to one-up her by staging an internal break-in and stealing the files. Mea - S04E04
These Shoes Were Made for Cheatin'October 12, 1999—Mike tricks Nikki into attending couples counseling. Stuart visits Carter's gym for gay clients. Eighth graders challenge Randall to take a - S04E05
Rebel Without a ChairOctober 19, 1999—Mike accidentally convinces a magazine reporter that he and Randall are lovers. Paul fights the new restroom attendant. Carter is named Acti - S04E06
The Mayor May NotNovember 2, 1999—Tired of Stuart's pranks, Paul and James team up to fight back. Carter falls for a rich man whose principles he doesn't share. Randall ponde - S04E07
The Great DebateNovember 9, 1999—Mike courts a wealthy NYC socialite to fund Randall's Senate campaign, which Caitlin bankrupted. Nikki and Janelle compete to mentor a hunky - S04E08
How to Bury a MillionaireNovember 16, 1999—Paul is set to appear on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and recruits the other staffers to help him in case he needs to "phone a friend." D - S04E09
The Thanksgiving ShowNovember 23, 1999—Mike and Caitlin play a couple to win the endorsement of widowed Senator Grady during Thanksgiving at Randall's Connecticut home, while Nikk - S04E10
The Doorman Always Rings TwiceNovember 30, 1999—Randall accidentally slights Mike during a press conference. Mike deals with angry reps from the doorman's union. Deidre meets Caitlin and b - S04E11
Mustang MikeyDecember 7, 1999—Mike and Caitlin borrow the Mayor's car for a joy ride. James hires Deidre to work in the office as Mike's personal assistant. Carter and Ni - S04E12
My Dinner with Caitlin (a.k.a. Christmas 1999)December 21, 1999—Caitlin misinterprets a private evening with Mike as a holiday party, and brings a date. Paul infiltrates Nikki's holiday clothing drive in - S04E13
A Tale of Two SistersJanuary 12, 2000—Caitlin tries to sabotage Mike's date with her visiting sister Catherine. Stuart joins the other staffers in taking an interest in art. Paul - S04E14
CasinoFebruary 2, 2000—Paul's raffle ticket glitch results in dozens of winners. James gets braces at the same time that the new mail girl finds him attractive. St - S04E15
The Marry Caitlin Moore ShowFebruary 9, 2000—In order to improve Mayor Winston's political advertisements, Mike hires a British director named Trevor who turns out to be more than just - S04E16
Suffragette CityFebruary 16, 2000—Mike hires New York's oldest living voter, a 107-year-old woman, for a job. Caitlin's romance with Trevor upsets him. Paul muscles in on Jam - S04E17
Mike's Best Friend's BoyfriendFebruary 23, 2000—Carter's new boyfriend Alex may be coming on to Mike. Paul tries to impress a reporter from his hometown until Randall upstages him. A Good - S04E18
The Pig WhispererMarch 8, 2000—Angry farmers fight Randall's land proposal, and their leader turns out to be an ex-rival of James, who may be able to save the day. Deidre - S04E19
Uneasy RiderMarch 22, 2000—Randall seems unaffected by his cold father's death and rides an emotional roller coaster; Paul uses the opportunity to kiss up to him. Staf - S04E20
About Last NightApril 19, 2000—President Clinton pays a visit to City Hall, during which James helps Paul to obtain a photograph with the President. Nikki and Carter have - S04E21
Don't Get on the BusApril 26, 2000—Romantic sparks fly between Mike and Caitlin during Mayor Winston's listening tour. Carter tells Nikkie to be more aggressive toward the men - S04E22
Airplane!May 3, 2000—Mike continues his pursuit of Caitlin, despite her engagement to remarry Trevor. Stuart disrupts Carter's hunger strike against an environme - S04E23
An American Deputy Mayor in ParisMay 10, 2000—Mike follows Caitlin to Paris in order to break up her engagement to Trevor. James preps Randall to receive an award that he may not have ea - S04E24
The CommitmentsMay 17, 2000—Mike abstains from sex for a week to prove that his feelings for Caitlin aren't just physical, and Caitlin doubts he can do it. Randall uses - S04E25
Goodbye (1)May 24, 2000—Muckraking reporter Wayne Sheridan wants to connect Randall's administration to organized crime. Several staffers make this easy, including - S04E26
Goodbye (2)May 24, 2000—When Sheridan goes public about the Winston administration's links to organized crime, Mike decides to take the fall and save everyone else.
Season05
- S05E01
Hello CharlieOctober 18, 2000—Mike Flaherty's replacement Charlie Crawford reports to work. Caitlin's efforts to avert a toll booth workers' strike hit a roadblock when t - S05E02
SmileOctober 25, 2000—Randall needs dental work, but his long-time dentist drops dead during the procedure. Charlie interviews personal assistants until Caitlin h - S05E03
The Spanish PrisonerNovember 1, 2000—Charlie never graduated school due to a missed Spanish final exam, and Caitlin does more harm than good in trying to help. Randall installs - S05E04
The Bone CollectorsNovember 8, 2000—Caitlin makes an appearance on Regis Philbin's live television show. Mayor Winston takes a vacation - well, sort of. Paul and Stuart mediate - S05E05
Blind FaithNovember 15, 2000—An abrasive blind man finds Caitlin dull, spurns her, and causes her to try to improve her personality. In need of a religion refresher, Ran - S05E06
Balloons Over BroadwayNovember 22, 2000—The staff tries to appease Native Americans by having an appropriate float in the Thanksgiving parade, but things go awry. Paul's visiting m - S05E07
Lost and FoundNovember 29, 2000—Charlie's one-night stand with Caitlin's yoga class buddy Samantha doesn't go the way he planned. Paul, Stuart, and Carter compete to join R - S05E08
All the Wrong MovesDecember 6, 2000—Charlie plays racquetball with Mayor Winston, beats him in a match, and crushes his ego. Paul campaigns to get a raise. Stuart hires an acto - S05E09
The Burgers of WrathDecember 13, 2000—Randall, Carter, and Charlie spend time working in a fast-food restaurant. Stuart tries to impress Angie by feigning expertise on motorcycli - S05E10
Toy StoryDecember 20, 2000—Confiscated toys may become part of a photo op for Randall, who undermines Charlie's staff meetings. Carter persuades Caitlin to volunteer w - S05E11
The Perfect DormJanuary 10, 2001—Paul moves into a college dorm. Charlie sets up Caitlin on a blind date with a bumbling optimist. Randall parks in a handicapped spot and ma - S05E12
Hey JudithJanuary 17, 2001—Much to Charlie's disdain, Mayor Winston's new girlfriend Judith usurps Charlie's authority by involving herself in policy issues at City Ha - S05E13
The GamblerJanuary 24, 2001—Paul, Carter, and Stuart goad Charlie into playing poker with them, not knowing that he is a reformed gambler. Caitlin helps Randall search - S05E14
In the Company of DudesFebruary 7, 2001—Charlie calls a college buddy to defend Randall in a lawsuit after he ruins a model's coiffure at a charity fashion show, but the man has ey - S05E15
The Image MakerFebruary 14, 2001—Caitlin hires an image consultant to determine why Mayor Winston's approval rating with women has plummeted. Stuart's overbearing ex-wife co - S05E16
TrainstoppingFebruary 21, 2001—Charlie gets trapped in a stalled train before his date with a woman he's desperate to impress. Carter's weird neighbor Kurt hits on him, an - S05E17
Rain on My CharadesFebruary 28, 2001—Randall's visiting daughter Meg decides to become a free spirit by dropping out of law school and moving south with her loser boyfriend. Cha - S05E18
You've Got MaleApril 25, 2001—Caitlin and Charlie vie for an important account. Randall bonds with Paul during a father / son golf tournament. Carter helps Stuart write t - S05E19
Minor LeagueMay 2, 2001—Charlie fulfills a dream of playing minor league baseball, but Caitlin bribes the pitcher into going easy on him so he'll return to work. Ra - S05E20
Science FrictionMay 9, 2001—When his wife's book turns out a great laugh, but at the expense of his male pride, mayor Winston gets so depressed he is unfit to appear in - S05E21
Brotherly LoveMay 16, 2001—Carter helps his sister get a job at City Hall, but lets Stuart and Paul think she is his lover. Randall thinks he looks like Charlton Hesto - S05E22
A Shot in the Dark (1)May 23, 2001—When Tim doesn't just propose another evening with Caitlin but a trip to St.Barts, she has her first real row with Charlie. After the press - S05E23
A Shot in the Dark (2)May 23, 2001—Caitlin finds that Charlie lied, and pulls a prank on him. Charlie dates a mentally unstable woman so that he seems unavailable. Randall off
Season06
- S06E01
The Arrival (1)September 25, 2001—Mike Flaherty unexpectedly visits from Washington, meets his replacement Charlie, and ruins Charlie's attempts at wooing Caitlin. Meanwhile, - S06E02
A Tree Falls in Manhattan (2)September 25, 2001—Randall tries to impress Claire by having a tree cut down, only to find out that the tree is an historic landmark. And Charlie tells it to a - S06E03
Wife with MikeyOctober 2, 2001—Mike's engagement falls through, so he immerses himself in his old job at City Hall, aggravating Charlie. Randall prepares for a charity fun - S06E04
The ApartmentOctober 9, 2001—When Randall's approval rating drops because of his relationship with Claire, Charlie advises him to be discreet; so Randall and Claire free - S06E05
Yet Another StakeoutOctober 16, 2001—Charlie and Caitlin obtain damaging photos of Julian Wheeler in retaliation for him slamming Randall in campaign ads. Carter's coworkers hel - S06E06
Yeah Baby!October 23, 2001—Randall's campaign consultant Robin has psychic gifts, which predict impending disaster for Charlie. Stuart dates the surrogate mother of Ca - S06E07
Sleeping with the EnemyNovember 6, 2001—Charlie sleeps with Julian Wheeler's campaign manager Jennifer Duncan. Caitlin and Paul both befriend Robin Jones, but Randall thinks Robin - S06E08
She's Gotta HabitNovember 6, 2001—Charlie and Caitlin have lunch with Jennifer, who makes a startling confession. A cooling between Randall and Judge Claire Simmons puts Paul - S06E09
The Wedding ScammerNovember 13, 2001—Caitlin's mother (played by Michelle Phillips) has been pressuring Caitlin to get married so she passes off Charlie as her boyfriend at her - S06E10
Fight FlubNovember 20, 2001—The mayor's opposing candidate makes fitness a campaign issue but the opposition's wife (played by Elizabeth Mitchell) runs in his place aft - S06E11
ChinatownNovember 27, 2001—On Election Day, the staff is nervous over the close race. Mayor Winston proposes to Claire (played by Farrah Fawcett) while Charlie continu - S06E12
An Office and a GentlemanDecember 11, 2001—Randall delegates Charlie to decide which staff member will move into a beautiful new office. Caitlin tries to find out what the City Hall S - S06E13
O Mother, Where Art Thou?January 8, 2002—Randall's new girlfriend Christine is the receiver of his late mother's artificial heart. Caitlin dates an older man named Tom while Charlie - S06E14
Rags to RichesMarch 5, 2002—Carter's dog dies. The mayor looks into charitable foundations to make a donation. Meanwhile, Caitlin surprises Charlie on his birthday with - S06E15
Sex, Lies and Video DateMarch 12, 2002—Randall asks Charlie to keep tabs on his niece Stephanie, who makes passes at him. Paul's latest gaff is of the romantic variety and takes p - S06E16
Eyes Wide OpenMarch 19, 2002—Randall's insomnia is linked to Paul receiving a lucrative job offer from a senator. Carter joins the Big Brother program, but his visiting - S06E17
Age Against the MachineMarch 26, 2002—Charlie is exhausted from keeping up with his much-younger girlfriend Tracy. Gay art dealer Martin Davis invites Randall, Carter, and Stuart - S06E18
An Affair Not to RememberApril 9, 2002—Paul feels depressed when his divorce is finalized, so Carter feigns heterosexuality to help him play the dating game. Charlie and Caitlin h - S06E19
Let's Give Them Something to Talk AboutApril 16, 2002—A therapist helps Caitlin sort out her feelings for both Tom Crandall and Charlie. Carter tries to help Paul to prepare for an appearance on - S06E20
Look Who's Not TalkingApril 23, 2002—Stuart extends his vacation, so a temporary replacement is hired and performs better than Stuart does. After much thought, Caitlin breaks of - S06E21
A Tale of Four CitiesApril 30, 2002—At a mayors' conference, Caitlin feels awkward because Charlie once had an affair with the organizer, so Caitlin tries to make Charlie jealo - S06E22
A Friend in NeedApril 30, 2002—Randall tries to please visiting Governor Riley. Charlie and Caitlin struggle to keep their affair secret and Stuart senses there's somethin
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