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The Worst Episodes of Spin City

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...

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  1. Background image for That's Entertainment
    6.0/10(1 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.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Eyes Wide Open

    S6:E16

    When Carter is unexpectedly called to a late-night meeting, Charlie's left in charge of entertaining Spencer, a 16-year-old boy whom Carter sponsors through the ""Big Brother"" program. Having already had a date planned, Charlie has no choice but to bring Spencer along for the ride. Meanwhile, the Mayor is racked with guilt which is causing him insomnia.

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    Director:Ted Wass
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    6.4/10(111 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
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    6.5/10(113 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(112 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
  6. Background image for You've Got Male
    6.5/10(110 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Blind Faith
    6.6/10(119 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.7/10(114 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.7/10(104 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tim Hobert
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    6.7/10(111 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for A Shot in the Dark (1)
    6.7/10(116 votes)

    #11 - 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 and the Mayor hires an old prep school buddy who is now a bum.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.8/10(120 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
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    6.8/10(111 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    6.8/10(110 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.8/10(116 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tim Hobert
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    6.9/10(118 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tim Hobert
  18. Background image for Balloons over Broadway
    6.9/10(120 votes)

    #17 - Balloons over Broadway

    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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.9/10(122 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
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    6.9/10(119 votes)

    #19 - Rain on My Charades

    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.

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    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.9/10(110 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Gone with the Wind

    S3:E3

    Mike prepares to have sex with Heidi Klum for the first time. After ""it"", Heidi asks Mike to keep their relationship a secret. James receives his Aunt Sarah's ashes in the mail; his Aunt Sarah was a cow. Mike daydreams while making a statement to the press and accidentally reveals his relationship with Heidi; she breaks up with him. Paul's new fan creates problems for Aunt Sarah (take a wild guess).

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for The Deer Hunter
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Deer Hunter

    S3:E4

    Carter, Nikki and Mike go deer hunting in a fundraising attempt. While Mike is gone, Stuart becomes Stacy's boss for the day. And, with Claudia's help, Paul campaigns for a raise.

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    Director:Unknown
  24. Background image for An Officer and a Gentleman
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - An Officer and a Gentleman

    S3:E7

    Mike discovers that his childhood pal, Nate Scott, has more in common with Carter than meets the eye, and finds it difficult to deal with this revelation. Meanwhile, Paul instructs Stacy in the finer art of being a cheapskate.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Quest for Fire

    S3:E8

    Paul has moved to Harlem and is annoying Carter and Janelle because he thinks that he's black. The Mayor is preparing to run the Olympic torch around City Hall, but can't because the Nigerian speed walker supposed to deliver the torch to him has disappeared, lost in the city. Mike struggles with the fact that he can't live without his job, while trying to take a vacation. Nikki finds a ringer to pose as her boyfriend, for them to have dinner with Mike. Stacy spills the beans to Mike about Nikki's feelings for him.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for The Kidney's All Right
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - The Kidney's All Right

    S3:E9

    Stacy's staying with Carter and Stuart while her apartment is fumigated. Her partying cramps their style. Trying to outdo NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon and NBA player Jayson Williams, the Mayor promises his kidney to a young boy. Unfortunately, his doesn't match--but Mike's does. Meanwhile, Mike's playing the jealousy game with Nikki and promises to donate his kidney to the boy in hopes that she'll break up with Arthur for him. But when she offers him a chance to speak up about his feelings, he's anesthetized for his surgery and can't say anything.

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    Director:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"That's Entertainment" is the worst rated episode of "Spin City". It scored 6/10 based on 1 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, "Eyes Wide Open".