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Spin City S5E20 — Science Friction
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Spin City•Season 5•Episode 20

Science Friction

7.1/10 · 122 votesMay 9, 200122 min

Ranked #3 of 23 in Season 5•+0.3 vs season avg

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Caitlin falls hard for a rich, young, sexy philanthropist. The Mayor is threatened when Charlie temporarily takes over as acting Mayor, and Paul becomes addicted to Carter's nicotine gum.

Directed byTed Wass
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Charlie Crawford

Heather Locklear

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Caitlin Moore

Barry Bostwick

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Randall Winston

Richard Kind

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Paul Lassiter

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Episode Summary

"Science Friction" is episode 20 of Spin City season 5. It scored 7.1/10 from 122 votes, ranking #3 of 23 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Ted Wass, it aired on May 9, 2001.

Next: E21 · Brotherly LoveBest of Season 5