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The Worst Episodes of Spin City

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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 5 Episode 19 - Minor League
    6.4/10(117 votes)

    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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  2. Spin City Season 3 Episode 20 - That's Entertainment
    6.5/10(152 votes)

    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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  3. Spin City Season 5 Episode 12 - Hey Judith
    6.5/10(118 votes)

    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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  4. Spin City Season 5 Episode 5 - Blind Faith
    6.6/10(125 votes)

    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 11 - The Perfect Dorm
    6.6/10(110 votes)

    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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  6. Spin City Season 5 Episode 15 - The Image Maker
    6.6/10(120 votes)

    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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  7. Spin City Season 5 Episode 18 - You've Got Male
    6.6/10(117 votes)

    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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  8. Spin City Season 6 Episode 21 - A Tale of Four Cities
    6.6/10(122 votes)

    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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  9. Spin City Season 5 Episode 8 - All the Wrong Moves
    6.7/10(120 votes)

    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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  10. Spin City Season 5 Episode 14 - In the Company of Dudes
    6.7/10(117 votes)

    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(124 votes)

    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 2 - Smile
    6.8/10(129 votes)

    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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  13. Spin City Season 5 Episode 9 - The Burgers of Wrath
    6.8/10(115 votes)

    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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  14. Spin City Season 5 Episode 16 - Trainstopping
    6.8/10(121 votes)

    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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  15. Spin City Season 5 Episode 22 - A Shot in the Dark (1)
    6.8/10(123 votes)

    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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  16. Spin City Season 6 Episode 4 - The Apartment
    6.8/10(119 votes)

    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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  17. Spin City Season 6 Episode 6 - Yeah Baby!
    6.8/10(122 votes)

    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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  18. Spin City Season 6 Episode 20 - Look Who's Not Talking
    6.8/10(121 votes)

    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:Bonnie Schneider, Hadley Davis

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  19. Spin City Season 5 Episode 4 - The Bone Collectors
    6.9/10(125 votes)

    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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  20. Spin City Season 5 Episode 6 - Balloons over Broadway
    6.9/10(126 votes)

    S5:E6

    Paul convinces his mother that he is dating Caitlin, so she won't be upset that Claudia left him. Charlie tries to prove to Caitlin that his girlfriend isn't dumb. A quickly made balloon for the Thanksgiving parade goes awry in New York.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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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  22. Spin City Season 5 Episode 17 - Rain on My Charades
    6.9/10(127 votes)

    S5:E17

    The mayor's daughter Meg returns and inspires Caitlin to be more spontaneous and free. Paul, Stuart and Carter give Charlie advice about compromising with Julia. This leads to Charlie deciding he's ready to commit, while Julia decides she's not.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Spin City Season 5 Episode 21 - Brotherly Love
    6.9/10(117 votes)

    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:Bonnie Schneider, Hadley Davis

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  24. Spin City Season 6 Episode 5 - Yet Another Stakeout
    6.9/10(116 votes)

    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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  25. Spin City Season 6 Episode 8 - She's Gotta Habit
    6.9/10(122 votes)

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Minor League" is the worst rated episode of "Spin City". It scored 6.4/10 based on 117 votes. Directed by Ted Wass and written by Bill Callahan, it aired on 5/2/2001. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "That's Entertainment".