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Mad About You S6E16 — The Coin of Destiny
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Mad About You•Season 6•Episode 16

The Coin of Destiny

6.7/10 · 125 votesMar 24, 199823 min

Ranked #17 of 23 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

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When Paul innocently flips a coin to make a decision, Paul's former producer overhears a conversation that puts Paul and Jamie in the limelight with the tabloid program ""Hard Copy."" Also, Ira finds that he's the prime suspect in a paternity case, and Paul's

Directed byMichael Lembeck
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Paul Reiser

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Paul Buchman

Helen Hunt

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Jamie Buchman

Leila Kenzle

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Fran Devanow

John Pankow

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Cynthia Harris

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Episode Summary

"The Coin of Destiny" is episode 16 of Mad About You season 6. It scored 6.7/10 from 125 votes, ranking #17 of 23 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Michael Lembeck, it aired on March 24, 1998.

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