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Spin City S1E1 — Pilot
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Spin City•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.3/10 · 320 votesSep 17, 199622 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Michael Flaherty and his team grapple with a garbage strike and a political gaffe by the Mayor who accidentally insults gays. In addition, Ashley questions Mike's commitment to their relationship when is nervous about moving in together.

Directed byThomas Schlamme
Written byBill Lawrence, Gary David Goldberg
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Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Mike Flaherty

Barry Bostwick

Barry Bostwick

Randall Winston

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Paul Lassiter

Alan Ruck

Alan Ruck

Stuart Bondek

Michael Boatman

Michael Boatman

Carter Heywood

Connie Britton

Connie Britton

Nikki Faber

Alexander Chaplin

Alexander Chaplin

James Hobert

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

Ashley Schaeffer

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Thomas Schlamme

Thomas Schlamme

Director

Bill Lawrence

Bill Lawrence

Writer

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Gary David Goldberg

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Spin City season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 320 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Thomas Schlamme and written by Bill Lawrence, Gary David Goldberg, it aired on September 17, 1996.

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