Spin City, The Mayor May Not
Season 4, Episode 6
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Catcher in the Bronx: Mike can't recall how he & Heidi Klum wound up in bed together. At the office, he interviews applicants to manage Randall's Senate campaign. Stars Heather Locklear. (S4, E01)
James and the Giant SpeechJames and the Giant Speech: James is under pressure to write a speech so that Caitlin (Heather Locklear) doesn't take over his job and fire him. Paul sucks up to Caitlin, who tries to take his office away from him. Mike tries to re-establish communication with angry Nikki. (S4, E02)
All the Mayor's MenAll the Mayor's Men: When Caitlin instigates background checks on the staff, Mike tries to one-up her by staging an internal break-in and stealing the files. Meanwhile, James tries to coach Mayor Winston for an upcoming appearance in an independent film. (S4, E03)
These Shoes Were Made for Cheatin'These Shoes Were Made for Cheatin': Mike tricks Nikki into attending couples therapy. Stuart visits Carter's gym for gay clients. 8th graders challenge Randall to take a 8th grade test. (S4, E04)
Rebel Without a ChairRebel Without a Chair: Mike accidentally convinces a magazine reporter that he & Randall are lovers. Despite being nominated for "Activist of the Year", Carter feels unworthy of the award. (S4, E05)
The Mayor May NotThe Mayor May Not: Tired of Stuart's pranks, Paul and James team up to fight back. Carter falls for a rich man whose principles he doesn't share. Randall ponders a run for Senator, and sends Mike and Caitlin to couples therapy to stop their bickering. (S4, E06)
The Great DebateThe Great Debate: Mike courts a wealthy NYC socialite to fund Randall's Senate campaign, which Caitlin bankrupted. Nikki and Janelle compete to mentor a hunky intern. Paul moves in with coworkers temporarily after a tiff with Claudia. (S4, E07)
How to Bury a MillionaireHow to Bury a Millionaire: Paul is set to appear on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and recruits the other staffers to help him in case he needs to "phone a friend". During a rescue operation to free a trapped baby, Mayor Winston falls into an adjacent pit and causes a media frenzy. (S4, E08)
The Thanksgiving ShowThe Thanksgiving Show: Mike and Caitlin play a couple to win the endorsement of widowed Senator Grady during Thanksgiving at Randall's Connecticut home, while Nikki and Janelle try to keep James from killing a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner. (S4, E09)
The Doorman Always Rings TwiceThe Doorman Always Rings Twice: Randall accidentally slights Mike during a press conference. Mike deals with angry reps from the doorman's union. Deidre meets Caitlin and begins to dress like her. Paul opens a politically-themed restaurant with James and Nikki helping. (S4, E10)
Mustang MikeyMustang Mikey: Mike and Caitlin borrow the Mayor's car for a joy ride. James hires Deidre to work in the office as Mike's personal assistant. Carter and Nikki bicker over photo ID's. (S4, E11)
My Dinner with CaitlinMy Dinner with Caitlin: Caitlin misinterprets a private evening with Mike as a holiday party, and brings a date. Paul infiltrates Nikki's holiday clothing drive in order to mooch. James volunteers to work for a crisis hotline. (S4, E12)
A Tale of Two SistersA Tale of Two Sisters: Challenged to find a way to get over his crush on Caitlin, Mike makes a date with another woman: Caitlin's sister (Christine Taylor). (S4, E13)
CasinoCasino: Paul's raffle ticket glitch results in dozens of winners. James gets braces at the same time that the new mail girl finds him attractive. Stuart and Carter blackmail Caitlin in order to get out of doing her busy work for her. (S4, E14)
The Marry Caitlin Moore ShowThe Marry Caitlin Moore Show: To help improve the Mayor's political advertisements, Mike hires a British director named Trevor who turns out to be more than just an old friend to Caitlin. (S4, E15)
Suffragette CitySuffragette City: Mike hires NY's oldest living voter, a 107-year-old woman, for a job. Caitlin's romance with her ex-husband Trevor upsets Mike. Carter accuses a landlord of discrimination. (S4, E16)
Mike's Best Friend's BoyfriendMike's Best Friend's Boyfriend: Mike thinks Carter's new boyfriend is hitting on him. Paul tries to impress a reporter from his hometown until Randall upstages him. (S4, E17)
The Pig WhispererThe Pig Whisperer: Angry farmers fight Randall's land proposal, so Mike enlists James' help by forcing him to enter a pig contest. The Mayor bonds with rapper Smooth Daddy, who samples parts of a Winston speech in his latest single. (S4, E18)
Uneasy RiderUneasy Rider: The Mayor's father dies and Mike urges him to get in touch with his feelings. Carter is upset that the office staff are using Paul's "Magic 8 Ball" instead of him for advice. Is Caitlin attracted to James? (S4, E19)
About Last NightAbout Last Night: Preparing for a Presidential visit, members of the staff deemed "Non-vital personnel" drown their sorrows at the local bar. Paul tries to get a picture with President Clinton. (S4, E20)
Don't Get on the BusDon't Get on the Bus: Romantic sparks fly between Mike & Caitlin during Mayor Winston's listening tour. Paul and James try to emulate Carter's looks to gain more respect at the office. (S4, E21)
Airplane!Airplane!: Mike continues his pursuit of Caitlin, despite her engagement to remarry Trevor. Randall, Paul and James try to do maintenance work in the office. Guest stars NBA star Patrick Ewing. (S4, E22)
An American Deputy Mayor in ParisAn American Deputy Mayor in Paris: Mike flies to Paris to stop Caitlin getting remarried. James preps Randall to receive an unearned award. Stuart asks Nikki to pose for a charity calendar. (S4, E23)
The CommitmentsThe Commitments: Mike abstains from sex for a week to prove that his feelings for Caitlin aren't just physical. Caitlin remains doubtful... (S4, E24)
Goodbye: Part 1Goodbye: Part 1: Muckraking reporter Wayne Sheridan wants to connect Randall's administration to organised crime. Several staffers make this easy, including Randall and Nikki. (S4, E25)
Goodbye: Part 2Goodbye: Part 2: When Sheridan goes public about Mayor Winston's links to organised crime, Mike decides to take the fall and save everyone else. Final regular appearance of Michael J. Fox. (S4, E26)
Show more- About this episode
- Balloons over Broadway: The staff's hastily-made float goes awry at the Thanksgiving parade. Paul convinces his mother that he is dating Caitlin, so she won't be upset that Claudia left him. (S5, E06)
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- CastCharlie Sheen, Heather Locklear, Barry Bostwick
- GenreComedy
- Seasons5
- StudioComedy Central