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Spin City S2E1 — Paul Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Spin City•Season 2•Episode 1

Paul Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

7.4/10 · 173 votesSep 24, 199722 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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While acting as the Mayor's divorce lawyer, Michael is attracted to his opponent, Laurie Parres. Meanwhile, the press thinks Paul has suffered a nervous breakdown, so Michael enlists a psychiatrist, Dr. Benjamin, to pronounce Paul sane. But his plans go awry when Dr. Benjamin unexpectedly

Written byBill Lawrence
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Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Mike Flaherty

Barry Bostwick

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Randall Winston

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Paul Lassiter

Alan Ruck

Alan Ruck

Stuart Bondek

Michael Boatman

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Carter Heywood

Connie Britton

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Nikki Faber

Alexander Chaplin

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James Hobert

Victoria Dillard

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Janelle Cooper

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Bill Lawrence

Bill Lawrence

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Episode Summary

"Paul Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is episode 1 of Spin City season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 173 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Written by Bill Lawrence, it aired on September 24, 1997.

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