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Spin City S1E5 — The Rivals
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Spin City•Season 1•Episode 5

The Rivals

7.5/10 · 210 votesOct 15, 199622 min

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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The former Mayor of New York is a constant critic of the current administration, and a plan to appease him has tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Michael and Ashley try to avoid their annoying new neighbors. And Nikki holds a contest among the men in the office

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
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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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Lee Shallat Chemel

Lee Shallat Chemel

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Episode Summary

"The Rivals" is episode 5 of Spin City season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 210 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel, it aired on October 15, 1996.

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