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The Best Episodes of Spin City

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Spin City Season 3 Episode 16 - Internal Affairs
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Internal Affairs

    S3:E16

    Mike and Nikki struggle with taking their relationship to the next level, i.e. sex. Stacy runs a phony psychic hotline on Paul. And the rest of the staff participates in a stakeout to demonstrate the city's new police technology.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Gayle Abrams

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  2. Spin City Season 4 Episode 26 - Goodbye (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Goodbye (2)

    S4:E26

    Mike and Caitlin have sex. The staff works damage control but Mike ultimately fires himself to save everybody else. The staff says their goodbyes at the bar. Caitlin promises Mike that she's not going anywhere. Mike says goodbye to the mayor and walks out of City Hall for the last time. Six weeks later, Mike turns up as an environmental lobbyist in DC.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bill Lawrence

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  3. Spin City Season 2 Episode 18 - One Wedding and a Funeral (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - One Wedding and a Funeral (2)

    S2:E18

    When Laurie accepts Mike's proposal, he begins to worry that they are too different. Meanwhile, Paul struggles to get the courage to propose to Claudia, and various staff members fantasize about what their life would be like if they married Mike.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Spin City Season 4 Episode 24 - The Commitments
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Commitments

    S4:E24

    Mike and Caitlin return from Paris as a couple. Caitlin wants more than a physical relationship, so Mike bets her that he can resist her for a week, while tries to break his willpower. The mayor falls in love with Rags after filming an animal rights commercial with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Spin City Season 6 Episode 18 - An Affair Not to Remember
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - An Affair Not to Remember

    S6:E18

    Caitlin takes a trip down memory lane and realizes that she and Charlie met years before and that he was the reason why she lost what might have been the best relationship of her life. Flashback to a preppy and conservative Caitlin and a cool, life-of-the-party Charlie at an old college bash. The flashback makes Caitlin realize that her current boyfriend, Tom, might not be right for her, and she ends up kissing Charlie! Meanwhile, the Mayor bartends at a fundraiser at which Paul is trying to pick up a woman, and the woman's friend has fallen for Carter, who is gay.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Bill Callahan

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  6. Spin City Season 6 Episode 19 - Let's Give Them Something to Talk About
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Let's Give Them Something to Talk About

    S6:E19

    Caitlin is confused by the kiss she and Charlie shared and seeks the advice of a therapist. Meanwhile, the Mayor buys the staff palm phones which enable Charlie to accidentally eavesdrop on Caitlin's session. He decides to try to fulfill Caitlin's fantasies, which in turn prompts her to decide between Charlie and her current boyfriend, Tom. Paul appears on a controversial radio talk show with Carter feeding him answers.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Spin City Season 1 Episode 2 - The Great Pretender
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Great Pretender

    S1:E2

    When Mike is named Sexiest Man in New York by ""Manhattan"" magazine, he has difficulty living up to the notoriety at home. In the meantime, the staff must deal with Mayor Winston's problematic wife during an important dinner.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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  8. Spin City Season 1 Episode 4 - Pride and Prejudice
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Pride and Prejudice

    S1:E4

    Michael allows a TV crew into the office for a profile on himself, and one of his quotes lands him in hot water with Ashley. In the meantime, Carter goes behind Michael's back to get the Mayor to green-light a controversial project.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  9. Spin City Season 1 Episode 9 - Meet Tommy Dugan
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Meet Tommy Dugan

    S1:E9

    An opinionated school janitor becomes ""Mayor for a Day"" when he wins an essay contest intended for schoolchildren. Meanwhile, the Mayor wants to change his image.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  10. Spin City Season 1 Episode 13 - Bye Bye Love
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Bye Bye Love

    S1:E13

    The office rallies to lift Mike's spirits after his break-up with Ashley, but he resists their best efforts. That is, until he decides he needs a friend and reaches out to Nikki in the middle of her date with the perfect man. And Paul sets a New Year's resolution to be less gullible.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Bill Lawrence

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  11. Spin City Season 1 Episode 16 - Kiss Me, Stupid
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Kiss Me, Stupid

    S1:E16

    It's Valentine's Day, and Carter's old flame Spence wants to meet with him. Meantime, Mike goes on a date from hell with a beautiful friend of Nikki's, and Paul's romantic evening with Claudia becomes unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Sarah Dunn

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  12. Spin City Season 1 Episode 22 - Bone Free
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Bone Free

    S1:E22

    The men in the office find love-or rather, lust-is in the air, causing more than a few problems. And Nikki wonders whether her new heartthrob, George, is a struggling writer or an untalented mooch.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Spin City Season 2 Episode 5 - In the Heat of the Day
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - In the Heat of the Day

    S2:E5

    While jogging in the park to support the Mayor's fitness initiative, Carter is apprehended by the police, who mistake him for a mugger. To Carter's chagrin, Michael wants to downplay the incident for political reasons, while Carter wants to publicize his own outrage. Meanwhile, Paul becomes paranoid that he himself is a racist; and James struggles to pull off a successful date with the new supply girl, Katie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Spin City Season 2 Episode 6 - Radio Daze
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Radio Daze

    S2:E6

    The Mayor agrees to a mock election with a popular disc jockey. Meanwhile, the women in the office compete for the affections of the water delivery man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Spin City Season 2 Episode 7 - The Thirty Year Itch
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Thirty Year Itch

    S2:E7

    As Mike's 30th birthday approaches, he is reminded of a promise he made to his high-school sweetheart, Renee Miller, long ago: If they were both still single by the time Mike turned 30, they'd reunite at the top of the Empire State Building on his birthday. Both of them keep their promise, with surprising results. Meanwhile, the Mayor wonders if his nephew is gay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Spin City Season 2 Episode 8 - My Life is a Soap Opera
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - My Life is a Soap Opera

    S2:E8

    When Mike begins dating Lisa, a writer from the soap opera "All My Children", he starts to see their dating life echoed on episodes of the popular serial: A new hunk named Mick Flannery joins "All My Children" and woos the resident vixen, Gillian - until she reveals their bedroom secrets to Edmund. Meanwhile, Stuart "plays gay" in order to get dates with beautiful women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Spin City Season 2 Episode 10 - Family Affair (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Family Affair (2)

    S2:E10

    Mike must choose between protecting his mom, Macy, and protecting the Mayor, when he tries to spin the Mayor out of a new scandal--His Honor's alibi would reveal that he spent the night with Macy instead of a prostitute. Meanwhile, Paul is sued and goes to The People's Court to defend his case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Spin City Season 2 Episode 11 - They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

    S2:E11

    The Mayor's free-thinking daughter, Meg, with whom he has a somewhat strained relationship, puts the ""bare"" in bareback when she disrupts a rally with hansom-carriage drivers in Central Park to draw attention to her animal rights stance--and not coincidentally, herself. Meantime, the gang tries to reunite a needy Paul with ex-girlfriend Claudia, but he's smitten with his new pen-pal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Laurie Parres

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  19. Spin City Season 2 Episode 13 - Same Time Next Year
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Same Time Next Year

    S2:E13

    A champagne filled New Year's celebration at the Mayor's mansion gets out of control, resulting in more than a little embarrassment the next day, especially for Mike and Nikki. On the big night, Nikki's date, Jay, two-times her and a protective Mike not only gets even--he gets Nikki. Meanwhile, Stuart is undone over the death of his family cat and Stacy makes James question his own virility.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Spin City Season 2 Episode 15 - Gentleman's Agreement
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Gentleman's Agreement

    S2:E15

    Mike tries to dissuade the Mayor from joining a club for males only. Stuart joins the City Hall all-female reading group. Paul schools James in playing three-card monty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  21. Spin City Season 3 Episode 1 - Dead Dog Talking
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Dead Dog Talking

    S3:E1

    The staff prepares for the mayor's bid for re-election announcement. Mike becomes a hero when he saves a runaway perambulator, but the reality of the situation isn't what it seems. Carter adopts his family's 19-year-old dog. And, Paul teaches Stacy how to get a sick day without being sick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Spin City Season 3 Episode 2 - There's Something About Heidi
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - There's Something About Heidi

    S3:E2

    After Mike's picture with model Heidi Klum is in the tabloids, people assume he's dating her. But, he soon is after she asks him out. As a result, Nikki reveals to Carter that she has a secret crush on Mike. And The Mayor can't stop laughing at VERY inappropriate times.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Spin City Season 3 Episode 5 - It Happened One Night
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - It Happened One Night

    S3:E5

    The Mayor brings an abandoned baby to City Hall. Mike's old girlfriends voice opinions about him. The Mayor sends James to see a psychiatrist for him, concerning his sexual problems. Mike wants to adopt the baby. The Mayor takes Viagra to help him out. Mike's interview with the social worker doesn't go very well. Nikki prepares to tell Mike about her crush on him, but can't quite get the words out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Gayle Abrams

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  24. Spin City Season 3 Episode 6 - Three Men and a Little Lady
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Three Men and a Little Lady

    S3:E6

    After the Mayor is photographed throwing a baseball ""like a girl,"" Mike tries to give him a more macho image. But when a teenage girl mugs the mayor, Mike and Paul; Mike's got more damage control than even he can handle. Meanwhile, Stuart loses his heart to Deirdre, a woman who's just as detestable as he is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  25. Spin City Season 3 Episode 10 - Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day

    S3:E10

    The Mayor is disturbed by a campaign commercial by his opponent, starring his ex-wife. Mike plans the City Hall Thanksgiving, scheduled to be televised live throughout New York City, with the Mayor's father scheduled to attend. At the dinner, the Mayor blows up at his father on live TV. Meanwhile, Stacy mistakes Stuart for her boyfriend in the dark and lays a big wet one on him, making her think twice about her feelings for him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Internal Affairs" is the best rated episode of "Spin City". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Gayle Abrams, it aired on 2/9/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Goodbye (2)".