Spin City 1996
What is Spin City?
Spin City is an American sitcom television series that aired on ABC. The show is set in a fictionalized version of the New York City mayor's office and features a cast of characters who work together to run the city.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 145
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 17, 1996
- Last aired
- Apr 30, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Spin City is an American sitcom television series that aired on ABC. The show is set in a fictionalized version of the New York City mayor's office and features a cast of characters who work together to run the city. Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and handler. He is assisted by a staff that includes a press secretary, a chief of staff, a gay activist running minority affairs, an accountant, and a speechwriter. The show was created by Gary David Goldberg and Bill Lawrence and produced by Ubu Productions, Lottery Hill Entertainment, and DreamWorks Television. The series features a team of characters who are professionally capable but personally challenged. The show aired from September 17, 1996, to April 30, 2002, and starred Michael J. Fox and later Charlie Sheen.
Should you watch it?
“A witty sitcom about a deputy mayor and his dysfunctional team navigating New York City politics.”
- Sharp ensemble cast with great chemistry
- Humor balances satire and heart
- Unique political backdrop with personal storytelling
- Some dated cultural references
- Minor character arcs can feel underdeveloped
You enjoy smart workplace comedies with strong character dynamics.
Suitable for general audiences with mild adult themes and comedic situations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 17, 1996
- E2 The Great Pretender Sep 24, 1996
- E3 The Apartment Oct 1, 1996
- E4 Pride and Prejudice Oct 8, 1996
- E5 The Rivals Oct 15, 1996
- E6 A Star is Born Oct 22, 1996
- E7 Grand Illusion Oct 29, 1996
- E8 The High and the Mighty Nov 12, 1996
- E9 Meet Tommy Dugan Nov 19, 1996
- E10 The Competition Nov 26, 1996
- E11 Dog Day Afternoon Dec 10, 1996
- E12 Criss Cross Dec 17, 1996
- E13 Bye Bye Love Jan 7, 1997
- E14 Starting Over Jan 14, 1997
- E15 Gabby's Song Jan 28, 1997
- E16 Kiss Me, Stupid Feb 11, 1997
- E17 An Affair to Remember Feb 18, 1997
- E18 Snowbound Feb 25, 1997
- E19 Striptease Mar 4, 1997
- E20 Deaf Becomes Her Mar 18, 1997
- E21 Hot in the City Apr 1, 1997
- E22 Bone Free Apr 29, 1997
- E23 The Mayor Who Came to Dinner May 6, 1997
- E24 Mayor Over Miami May 13, 1997
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Paul Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Sep 24, 1997
- E2 Porn in the U.S.A. Oct 1, 1997
- E3 Wonder Woman Oct 8, 1997
- E4 The Goodbye Girl Oct 15, 1997
- E5 In the Heat of the Day Oct 22, 1997
- E6 Radio Daze Oct 29, 1997
- E7 The Thirty Year Itch Nov 5, 1997
- E8 My Life is a Soap Opera Nov 12, 1997
- E9 Family Affair (1) Nov 19, 1997
- E10 Family Affair (2) Nov 26, 1997
- E11 They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Dec 10, 1997
- E12 Miracle Near 34th Street Dec 17, 1997
- E13 Same Time Next Year Jan 7, 1998
- E14 The Paul Lassiter Story Jan 21, 1998
- E15 Gentleman's Agreement Jan 28, 1998
- E16 Deaf Man Walking Feb 25, 1998
- E17 The Marrying Men (1) Mar 4, 1998
- E18 One Wedding and a Funeral (2) Mar 11, 1998
- E19 A River Runs Through Me Mar 18, 1998
- E20 The Pope of Gracie Mansion Apr 1, 1998
- E21 Bye, Bye, Birdie Apr 29, 1998
- E22 The Lady or the Tiger May 6, 1998
- E23 Single White Male May 6, 1998
- E24 The Paul-Bearer May 20, 1998
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Dead Dog Talking Sep 22, 1998
- E2 There's Something About Heidi Sep 29, 1998
- E3 Gone with the Wind Oct 6, 1998
- E4 The Deer Hunter Oct 13, 1998
- E5 It Happened One Night Oct 20, 1998
- E6 Three Men and a Little Lady Oct 27, 1998
- E7 An Officer and a Gentleman Nov 3, 1998
- E8 Quest for Fire Nov 10, 1998
- E9 The Kidney's All Right Nov 17, 1998
- E10 Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day Nov 24, 1998
- E11 Local Hero Dec 8, 1998
- E12 Monkey Business Dec 15, 1998
- E13 Taxi Driver Jan 5, 1999
- E14 The Nutty Deputy Mayor Jan 12, 1999
- E15 Not in the Line of Fire Jan 26, 1999
- E16 Internal Affairs Feb 9, 1999
- E17 Dick Clark's Rockin' Make-Out Party '99 Feb 16, 1999
- E18 Back to the Future IV: Judgment Day Feb 23, 1999
- E19 Politically Incorrect Mar 2, 1999
- E20 That's Entertainment Mar 16, 1999
- E21 The Last Temptation of Mike Apr 6, 1999
- E22 Carter & Stuart & Bennett & Deirdre Apr 13, 1999
- E23 The Mayor With Two Brains May 4, 1999
- E24 Wall Street May 11, 1999
- E25 Klumageddon (1) May 18, 1999
- E26 Klumageddon (2) May 25, 1999
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Catcher in the Bronx Sep 21, 1999
- E2 James and the Giant Speech Sep 28, 1999
- E3 All the Mayor's Men Oct 5, 1999
- E4 These Shoes Were Made for Cheatin' Oct 12, 1999
- E5 Rebel Without a Chair Oct 19, 1999
- E6 The Mayor May Not Nov 2, 1999
- E7 The Great Debate Nov 9, 1999
- E8 How to Bury a Millionaire Nov 16, 1999
- E9 The Thanksgiving Show Nov 23, 1999
- E10 The Doorman Always Rings Twice Nov 30, 1999
- E11 Mustang Mikey Dec 7, 1999
- E12 My Dinner with Caitlin (a.k.a. Christmas 1999) Dec 21, 1999
- E13 A Tale of Two Sisters Jan 12, 2000
- E14 Casino Feb 2, 2000
- E15 The Marry Caitlin Moore Show Feb 9, 2000
- E16 Suffragette City Feb 16, 2000
- E17 Mike's Best Friend's Boyfriend Feb 23, 2000
- E18 The Pig Whisperer Mar 8, 2000
- E19 Uneasy Rider Mar 22, 2000
- E20 About Last Night Apr 19, 2000
- E21 Don't Get on the Bus Apr 26, 2000
- E22 Airplane! May 3, 2000
- E23 An American Deputy Mayor in Paris May 10, 2000
- E24 The Commitments May 17, 2000
- E25 Goodbye (1) May 24, 2000
- E26 Goodbye (2) May 24, 2000
Season 5 · 23 episodes
- E1 Hello Charlie Oct 18, 2000
- E2 Smile Oct 25, 2000
- E3 The Spanish Prisoner Nov 1, 2000
- E4 The Bone Collectors Nov 8, 2000
- E5 Blind Faith Nov 15, 2000
- E6 Balloons over Broadway Nov 22, 2000
- E7 Lost and Found Nov 29, 2000
- E8 All the Wrong Moves Dec 6, 2000
- E9 The Burgers of Wrath Dec 13, 2000
- E10 Toy Story Dec 20, 2000
- E11 The Perfect Dorm Jan 10, 2001
- E12 Hey Judith Jan 17, 2001
- E13 The Gambler Jan 24, 2001
- E14 In the Company of Dudes Feb 7, 2001
- E15 The Image Maker Feb 14, 2001
- E16 Trainstopping Feb 21, 2001
- E17 Rain on My Charades Feb 28, 2001
- E18 You've Got Male Apr 25, 2001
- E19 Minor League May 2, 2001
- E20 Science Friction May 9, 2001
- E21 Brotherly Love May 16, 2001
- E22 A Shot in the Dark (1) May 23, 2001
- E23 A Shot in the Dark (2) May 23, 2001
Frequently asked questions
Is Spin City based on real events?
No, it is a fictional sitcom set in a stylized version of New York City.
Who are the main characters in Spin City?
The core cast includes the Deputy Mayor, his staff, and the Mayor of New York City.
Where can I watch Spin City?
Check current streaming platforms or purchase options through digital retailers.
Does the show focus more on politics or comedy?
It blends both, using political scenarios as a backdrop for character-driven comedy.
Are there any notable awards or recognition?
The show received multiple award nominations and critical acclaim during its run.