Spin City: Season 5
Change arrives at City Hall during the fifth season of Spin City as Mike says goodbye and Charlie Sheen steps in to join the ongoing chaos. The spin machine continues to turn under the leadership of a new Deputy Mayor, ensuring that the signature dysfunction and laughs remain a constant presence in the workplace. As the administration navigates this major transition, the staff must adapt to the new leadership while m
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Workaholic Mike Flaherty serves as the Deputy Mayor of New York City and acts as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and handler.
- Mike runs the city with the assistance of an oddball staff that includes an anxious and insecure press secretary.
- The staff also features a sexist and boorish chief of staff.
- An impeccably groomed gay activist handles minority affairs for the office.
Season overview
Change arrives at City Hall during the fifth season of Spin City as Mike says goodbye and Charlie Sheen steps in to join the ongoing chaos. The spin machine continues to turn under the leadership of a new Deputy Mayor, ensuring that the signature dysfunction and laughs remain a constant presence in the workplace. As the administration navigates this major transition, the staff must adapt to the new leadership while managing the daily political and comedic hurdles of the office.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Hello Charlie
Oct 18, 2000 · 22 min
Charlie Crawford is late for his first press conference as the new deputy mayor. He later runs into trouble trying to settle a tollbooth workers strike when their lawyer is an ex-f
Smile
Oct 25, 2000 · 22 min
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 wh
The Spanish Prisoner
Nov 1, 2000 · 22 min
Caitlin causes a misunderstanding when she believes that Charlie is taking a Spanish class to improve relations with the Latin American community. Paul and the mayor struggle to cr
The Bone Collectors
Nov 8, 2000 · 22 min
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 a
Blind Faith
Nov 15, 2000 · 22 min
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
Balloons over Broadway
Nov 22, 2000 · 22 min
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 b
Lost and Found
Nov 29, 2000 · 22 min
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.
All the Wrong Moves
Dec 6, 2000 · 22 min
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
The Burgers of Wrath
Dec 13, 2000 · 22 min
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 b
Toy Story
Dec 20, 2000 · 22 min
Paul struggles to find the best joke for the mayor's Christmas card. Carter convinces Caitlin to volunteer with him at a retirement community. The mayor's attempt to be more involv
The Perfect Dorm
Jan 10, 2001 · 22 min
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
Hey Judith
Jan 17, 2001 · 22 min
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
The Gambler
Jan 24, 2001 · 22 min
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 se
In the Company of Dudes
Feb 7, 2001 · 22 min
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 an
The Image Maker
Feb 14, 2001 · 22 min
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
Trainstopping
Feb 21, 2001 · 22 min
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
Rain on My Charades
Feb 28, 2001 · 22 min
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 Char
You've Got Male
Apr 25, 2001 · 22 min
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 b
Minor League
May 2, 2001 · 22 min
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 thre
Science Friction
May 9, 2001 · 22 min
Caitlin falls hard for a rich, young, sexy philanthropist. The Mayor is threatened when Charlie temporarily takes over as acting Mayor, and Paul becomes addicted to Carter's nicoti
Brotherly Love
May 16, 2001 · 22 min
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 dis
A Shot in the Dark (1)
May 23, 2001 · 22 min
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
A Shot in the Dark (2)
May 23, 2001 · 22 min
The Mayor hires Chad, an old prep school buddy who is now a bum. Charlie and Caitlin double date with Tim and Charlie's crazy ex. However, Tim dumps Caitlin, who calls Charlie to