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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 Worst Episode
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    Spin City Season 3 Episode 20 - That's Entertainment
    6.5/10(146 votes)

    #1 - That's Entertainment

    S3:E20

    Mike makes the staff work on Oscar Sunday due to a screw-up of Paul's. The staff reminisces about their favorite movie moments to pass the time. ("Clip show" filler episode)

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Gayle Abrams, Tim Hobert

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  2. Spin City Season 5 Episode 12 - Hey Judith
    6.5/10(115 votes)

    #2 - Hey Judith

    S5:E12

    Caitlin sets the mayor up with her neighbor, Judith, who becomes way too much of an influence on the mayor. Carter helps Stuart prepare for a million dollar shot at a Rangers' game. Paul thinks he's Canadian.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Spin City Season 5 Episode 19 - Minor League
    6.5/10(115 votes)

    #3 - Minor League

    S5:E19

    Charlie tries out for a minor league baseball team, trying to relive his high school glory days. Caitlin encourages the pitcher to go easy on him. The mayor receives a death threat so he gets a bodyguard. After discovering that his job requires him to come into contact with the mayor so often, Paul receives a bodyguard also. Rags spends a day at the office.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Bill Callahan

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  4. Spin City Season 5 Episode 5 - Blind Faith
    6.6/10(122 votes)

    #4 - Blind Faith

    S5:E5

    Caitlin goes out of her way to prove that she's fun after a blind man won't date her because she's not. Charlie accidentally talks Claudia into becoming a nun; she leaves Paul. The mayor researches religion.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Spin City Season 5 Episode 15 - The Image Maker
    6.6/10(116 votes)

    #5 - The Image Maker

    S5:E15

    Carter discovers an old love letter written by Stuart. He decides to set Stuart up with the addressee of the letter, a woman who turns out to be Stuart's ex-wife. The woman quickly manages to set a whipped Stuart into his old rut. Meanwhile, Caitlin hires an image consultant when the mayor's approval ratings go down. The consultant discovers that the mayor has a problem with women, causing Charlie to make himself over. And also, Paul worries that he's unrecognizable.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Bill Callahan

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  6. Spin City Season 5 Episode 18 - You've Got Male
    6.6/10(114 votes)

    #6 - You've Got Male

    S5:E18

    Stuart is hired to write a porno movie. Charlie and Caitlin compete for a donation from a wealthy male chauvinist. After Paul poses as the Mayor's son for a golf tournament, he becomes confused when the Mayor actually begins paying attention to him.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Spin City Season 6 Episode 21 - A Tale of Four Cities
    6.6/10(119 votes)

    #7 - A Tale of Four Cities

    S6:E21

    Charlie and Caitlin struggle to find security in their new relationship. To spite Charlie for downplaying an encounter with an ex, Caitlin accompanies one of New York's ten sexiest men on a business date to make Charlie jealous. Meanwhile, the Mayor plots a way to one-up his rival, the Mayor of Los Angeles.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Spin City Season 5 Episode 8 - All the Wrong Moves
    6.7/10(117 votes)

    #8 - All the Wrong Moves

    S5:E8

    An overworked Charlie causes problems after beating the mayor at racquetball. Paul's annual request for a raise is approved by the mayor after his loss of self esteem. Stuart hires an actor to go out with Carter.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Spin City Season 5 Episode 11 - The Perfect Dorm
    6.7/10(107 votes)

    #9 - The Perfect Dorm

    S5:E11

    In an attempt to get over Claudia, Paul decides to move into a college dorm. Caitlin tries dating, after ending her relationship with Mike--but doesn't have much luck. The Mayor builds an access ramp after he gets caught parking in a handicapped parking space.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  10. Spin City Season 5 Episode 14 - In the Company of Dudes
    6.7/10(114 votes)

    #10 - In the Company of Dudes

    S5:E14

    When a supermodel sues the mayor, Charlie hires his old college friend to defend him. Charlie finds himself torn between two friends after Scott hits on Caitlin. Meanwhile, Paul and Stuart compete for the same woman.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Spin City Season 6 Episode 19 - Let's Give Them Something to Talk About
    6.7/10(121 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Spin City Season 5 Episode 9 - The Burgers of Wrath
    6.8/10(113 votes)

    #12 - The Burgers of Wrath

    S5:E9

    Mike has been in Zimbabwe for three weeks, so Paul teaches Caitlin about celibacy. Stuart convinces Angie that he's a biker guy. War on unemployment forces the mayor to work at a burger joint.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Spin City Season 5 Episode 16 - Trainstopping
    6.8/10(118 votes)

    #13 - Trainstopping

    S5:E16

    Julia's having a hard time dealing with her kiss with Charlie, so he asks her out. Their first date is a nightmare. Meanwhile, the mayor and his staff take the subway to prove that the mayor is in touch with the people. The train gets stuck in a tunnel, screwing up Charlie's plans for a second date. Meanwhile, Paul tells an exclusive cafe that Carter is Cuba Gooding Jr. to get reservations.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  14. Spin City Season 5 Episode 22 - A Shot in the Dark (1)
    6.8/10(120 votes)

    #14 - A Shot in the Dark (1)

    S5:E22

    Charlie and Caitlin fight as she plans to go to the Caribbean for a week with Tim on the night of a police ride-along. On the ride-along, Charlie is shot...by Paul. Charlie fakes the severity of his injury to get Caitlin's attention. Charlie and Caitlin almost kiss, but Tim interrupts. Meanwhile, Carter and Stuart worry that they bicker like an old married couple.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Spin City Season 6 Episode 6 - Yeah Baby!
    6.8/10(118 votes)

    #15 - Yeah Baby!

    S6:E6

    The mayor hires a political strategist to act as his campaign consultant. The consultant, Robin, is a bit of a psychic, predicting that a date of Charlie's will result in disaster, so Caitlin rushes to save him. As Stuart becomes more involved with Michelle, she tries to determine whether she is pregnant with Carter's artificially inseminated child yet. Stuart realizes that he may be the father after revealing that he forgot protection one night. However, Michelle discovers that she's not pregnant.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Bill Callahan

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  16. Spin City Season 6 Episode 20 - Look Who's Not Talking
    6.8/10(119 votes)

    #16 - Look Who's Not Talking

    S6:E20

    Caitlin ends her relationship with Tom and tells Charlie she's interested in dating him. When they go out on their first date, things are awkward... until they end up in bed together, that is. But are they ready for a real relationship? Meanwhile, the Mayor hires a temp, Pete, to fill in for Stuart while he's out, but Paul and Carter see him as a threat.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writers:Hadley Davis, Bonnie Schneider

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  17. Spin City Season 5 Episode 2 - Smile
    6.9/10(125 votes)

    #17 - Smile

    S5:E2

    Charlie tries to get the mayor to a dentist before an important photo shoot. Caitlin hires a new male assistant only because he's attractive. Carter and Stuart deal with someone who keeps parking a bike in their parking space.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Chris Henchy

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  18. Spin City Season 5 Episode 4 - The Bone Collectors
    6.9/10(122 votes)

    #18 - The Bone Collectors

    S5:E4

    Caitlin auditions for the job of co-host on ""Live with Regis."" Stuart and Paul work together supervising after bones are discovered under the Westside Highway. The mayor has an audio/visual link connected to the office while he is on vacation.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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  19. Spin City Season 5 Episode 7 - Lost and Found
    6.9/10(116 votes)

    #19 - Lost and Found

    S5:E7

    Caitlin and Charlie fight the attention of Caitlin's new friend. Carter, Stuart and Paul compete for a trip to New Orleans with the mayor.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writers:Hadley Davis, Bonnie Schneider

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  20. Spin City Season 5 Episode 13 - The Gambler
    6.9/10(125 votes)

    #20 - The Gambler

    S5:E13

    Paul, Stuart and Carter rope reformed gambler Charlie into their poker night, and are responsible for his subsequent gambling bender. Caitlin tries to teach the mayor to be more self-sufficient.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Bill Callahan

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  21. Spin City Season 5 Episode 21 - Brotherly Love
    6.9/10(114 votes)

    #21 - Brotherly Love

    S5:E21

    Charlie attempts to interfere with Caitlin and Tim's burgeoning relationship. Meanwhile, Carter hires his sister to work at City Hall and will go to any length to avoid people discovering their connection.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writers:Hadley Davis, Bonnie Schneider

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  22. Spin City Season 6 Episode 4 - The Apartment
    6.9/10(115 votes)

    #22 - The Apartment

    S6:E4

    The mayor's approval ratings are going down, thanks to his relationship with the not-yet-divorced Judge Simmons. Charlie convinces the mayor to seek quiet time with Claire at a friend's house--only he didn't anticipate the mayor showing up at his. Paul hires a publicist to improve his image. After going to a friend's baby shower, Caitlin becomes obsessed with having a baby. Carter lets her watch Rags for a day, but he swallows Charlie's pager. Caitlin decides not to have a child, but apparently, Carter does.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Spin City Season 6 Episode 5 - Yet Another Stakeout
    6.9/10(112 votes)

    #23 - Yet Another Stakeout

    S6:E5

    Carter's friend Michelle visits and begins dating Stuart. However, Carter has just asked her to be his child's surrogate mother. Meanwhile, Charlie and Caitlin struggle over what to do with incriminating photos of the mayor's opponent.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Spin City Season 6 Episode 8 - She's Gotta Habit
    6.9/10(118 votes)

    #24 - She's Gotta Habit

    S6:E8

    Charlie discovers that Jennifer's ex is a woman. He becomes jealous when watching her be affectionate with Caitlin, something Caitlin dismisses until Jennifer kisses her on the lips. Claudia and Paul's divorce settlement may be affected by the mayor's bickering with Judge Claire.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Spin City Season 2 Episode 14 - The Paul Lassiter Story
    7.0/10(195 votes)

    #25 - The Paul Lassiter Story

    S2:E14

    The usually indomitable Mike can't cope at the office because of upsetting news he's unwilling to share--his doctor suspects Mike has prostate cancer. The timing couldn't be worse, since the Mayor needs Mike to help write his newest book, so Mike brings in best-selling author Donald Trump to advise the Mayor on writing. Meanwhile, a chair-snatching bureaucrat is terrorizing the staffers. (Warning: Donald Trump is in this episode.)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bill Lawrence

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Worst Episodes Summary

"That's Entertainment" is the worst rated episode of "Spin City". It scored 6.5/10 based on 146 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Gayle Abrams, Tim Hobert, it aired on 3/16/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hey Judith".