Spin City: Season 1
Spin City is an American sitcom television series that aired from September 17, 1996, to April 30, 2002, on ABC. The show is set in a fictionalized version of the New York City mayor's office. It revolves around Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty, who serves as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and handler. Mike is aided by his staff, which includes a press secretary, a chief of staff, a gay activist, an accountant, and
Season overview
Spin City is an American sitcom television series that aired from September 17, 1996, to April 30, 2002, on ABC. The show is set in a fictionalized version of the New York City mayor's office. It revolves around Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty, who serves as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and handler. Mike is aided by his staff, which includes a press secretary, a chief of staff, a gay activist, an accountant, and a speechwriter. The series focuses on the professional and personal lives of this group of individuals as they navigate the challenges of working in the mayor's office.
Episodes
Pilot
Sep 17, 1996 · 22 min
Michael Flaherty and his team grapple with a garbage strike and a political gaffe by the Mayor who accidentally insults gays. In addition, Ashley questions Mike's commitment to the
The Great Pretender
Sep 24, 1996 · 22 min
When Mike is named Sexiest Man in New York by ""Manhattan"" magazine, he has difficulty living up to the notoriety at home. In the meantime, the staff must deal with Mayor Winston'
The Apartment
Oct 1, 1996 · 22 min
Michael and the Mayor work around the clock to negotiate an end to the garbage strike, which leaves Stuart in charge of the office, to everyone's dismay. And, though they just move
Pride and Prejudice
Oct 8, 1996 · 22 min
Michael allows a TV crew into the office for a profile on himself, and one of his quotes lands him in hot water with Ashley. In the meantime, Carter goes behind Michael's back to g
The Rivals
Oct 15, 1996 · 22 min
The former Mayor of New York is a constant critic of the current administration, and a plan to appease him has tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Michael and Ashley try to avoid their
A Star is Born
Oct 22, 1996 · 22 min
When Mayor Winston's nominee for the Public Schools Chancellor proves an embarrassment to the administration, James urges Mike to stick with the controversial candidate. In the mea
Grand Illusion
Oct 29, 1996 · 22 min
Carter and Nikki plan a fake wedding to make a point about the mayor's stance on same-sex marriages. Meanwhile, Paul is a transformed man when the eye patch he wears after a minor
The High and the Mighty
Nov 12, 1996 · 22 min
Michael needs a favor from famed real estate developer Dan Donaldson, but the price Mike has to pay may not be worth it. In the meantime, Paul finds it hard to crow about the city'
Meet Tommy Dugan
Nov 19, 1996 · 22 min
An opinionated school janitor becomes ""Mayor for a Day"" when he wins an essay contest intended for schoolchildren. Meanwhile, the Mayor wants to change his image.
The Competition
Nov 26, 1996 · 22 min
When the Mayor's office competes against City Council in an annual Thanksgiving contest, the stakes are high, since the losers must croon a show tune in front of the press. James h
Dog Day Afternoon
Dec 10, 1996 · 22 min
Mike tries to appease the disgruntled Police Commissioner by honoring a beloved police dog who has recently died. But things go awry on the way to the funeral when Paul and Carter
Criss Cross
Dec 17, 1996 · 22 min
Michael substitutes for the Mayor on a political talk show, facing off against Ashley on a hot-button issue. Meanwhile, Paul plays City Hall Santa while battling a terrible bout of
Bye Bye Love
Jan 7, 1997 · 22 min
The office rallies to lift Mike's spirits after his break-up with Ashley, but he resists their best efforts. That is, until he decides he needs a friend and reaches out to Nikki in
Starting Over
Jan 14, 1997 · 22 min
Michael is uncomfortable with his newly single status when he realizes he's actually on a date with new assistant district attorney Danielle Brinkman. Meantime, Paul meets the pres
Gabby's Song
Jan 28, 1997 · 22 min
Mike butts heads with a hard-nosed new chief of staff appointee, Gabby Sanchez, who is unmoved by his best efforts to win her over. Meanwhile, Paul ponders taking his relationship
Kiss Me, Stupid
Feb 11, 1997 · 22 min
It's Valentine's Day, and Carter's old flame Spence wants to meet with him. Meantime, Mike goes on a date from hell with a beautiful friend of Nikki's, and Paul's romantic evening
An Affair to Remember
Feb 18, 1997 · 22 min
For the Mayor's 50th birthday, Paul is determined to get his ""old friend"" George Stephanopoulos to attend the event; as Michael arranges for birthday wishes from David Letterman,
Snowbound
Feb 25, 1997 · 22 min
A major snowstorm hits Manhattan, causing a chain reaction of mishaps at City Hall. Mike desperately tries to meet his longtime crush on her last night in the city; Paul accidental
Striptease
Mar 4, 1997 · 22 min
Michael discovers that his new girlfriend, Gayley, is paying for law school by moonlighting as a stripper. Meantime, Claudia catches Paul in a lie, and Nikki plays mind games with
Deaf Becomes Her
Mar 18, 1997 · 22 min
It's damage control time when the Mayor's inept new sign-language interpreter inadvertently offends the deaf community, and Michael rushes to appease one of its leaders, Sarah Edel
Hot in the City
Apr 1, 1997 · 22 min
On the personal front, Mike struggles with his ex-girlfriend, Carrie, who is desperate to bear his child (with or without his participation). At the office, he's playing peacemaker
Bone Free
Apr 29, 1997 · 22 min
The men in the office find love-or rather, lust-is in the air, causing more than a few problems. And Nikki wonders whether her new heartthrob, George, is a struggling writer or an
The Mayor Who Came to Dinner
May 6, 1997 · 22 min
The Mayor separates from his wife and moves in with Michael, much to Mike's chagrin. Meanwhile, designer Isaac Mizrahi helps the Mayor's office with a charity fashion show and give
Mayor Over Miami
May 13, 1997 · 22 min
Despondent over his separation with his wife, the Mayor decides on a whim to take a road trip with Paul, leaving Mike in charge of New York City and scrambling to find out where th