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Spin City: Season 2

24 episodes · first aired Sep 24, 1997

With chaos around every corner, Mike keeps City Hall running—barely. From media scandals to romantic entanglements, the laughs and spin intensify in this sharp and witty second season.

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1 Paul Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Sep 24, 1997 · 22m While acting as the Mayor's divorce lawyer, Michael is attracted to his opponent, Laurie Parres. Meanwhile, the press thinks Paul has suffered a nervous breakdown, so Michael enlists a…
2 Porn in the U.S.A. Oct 1, 1997 · 22m When Mike's new girlfriend, Laurie, bonds with Nikki, Mike must compete with his own staffer for Laurie's attention and free time. Meanwhile, Paul's bombshell mom dazzles his coworkers…
3 Wonder Woman Oct 8, 1997 · 22m Mike finds out that his new girlfriend, Laurie, isn't looking for commitment, which he thinks is great-- at first. Meanwhile, James has a mysterious new hobby, which Stuart and Carter are…
4 The Goodbye Girl Oct 15, 1997 · 22m Michael tries to dissuade the Mayor from a relationship with Jennifer, a much younger woman. However, as Mike deals with his own relationship troubles, Jennifer makes a pass at him…
5 In the Heat of the Day Oct 22, 1997 · 22m While jogging in the park to support the Mayor's fitness initiative, Carter is apprehended by the police, who mistake him for a mugger. To Carter's chagrin, Michael wants to downplay the…
6 Radio Daze Oct 29, 1997 · 22m The Mayor agrees to a mock election with a popular disc jockey. Meanwhile, the women in the office compete for the affections of the water delivery man.
7 The Thirty Year Itch Nov 5, 1997 · 22m As Mike's 30th birthday approaches, he is reminded of a promise he made to his high-school sweetheart, Renee Miller, long ago: If they were both still single by the time Mike turned 30…
8 My Life is a Soap Opera Nov 12, 1997 · 22m When Mike begins dating Lisa, a writer from the soap opera "All My Children", he starts to see their dating life echoed on episodes of the popular serial: A new hunk named Mick Flannery…
9 Family Affair (1) Nov 19, 1997 · 22m Mike's mom, Macy, is visiting for a week and she and the Mayor hit it off better than Mike ever imagined, or feared. Meanwhile, Nikki dates Steve, a ventriloquist whose dummy, Mr. Bungle…
10 Family Affair (2) Nov 26, 1997 · 22m Mike must choose between protecting his mom, Macy, and protecting the Mayor, when he tries to spin the Mayor out of a new scandal--His Honor's alibi would reveal that he spent the night…
11 They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Dec 10, 1997 · 22m The Mayor's free-thinking daughter, Meg, with whom he has a somewhat strained relationship, puts the ""bare"" in bareback when she disrupts a rally with hansom-carriage drivers in Central…
12 Miracle Near 34th Street Dec 17, 1997 · 22m Mike struggles to make the children of New York believe again after the Mayor tells them that there is no Santa.
13 Same Time Next Year Jan 7, 1998 · 22m A champagne filled New Year's celebration at the Mayor's mansion gets out of control, resulting in more than a little embarrassment the next day, especially for Mike and Nikki. On the big…
14 The Paul Lassiter Story Jan 21, 1998 · 22m The usually indomitable Mike can't cope at the office because of upsetting news he's unwilling to share--his doctor suspects Mike has prostate cancer. The timing couldn't be worse, since…
15 Gentleman's Agreement Jan 28, 1998 · 22m Mike tries to dissuade the Mayor from joining a club for males only. Stuart joins the City Hall all-female reading group. Paul schools James in playing three-card monty.
16 Deaf Man Walking Feb 25, 1998 · 22m Stacey's grandmother puts a curse on Mike after he convinces her to move out, into Manhattan. The Mayor is concerned he's losing his hearing. And there's a void in Stuart's life after he…
17 The Marrying Men (1) Mar 4, 1998 · 22m Faced with the prospect of spending Valentine's Day alone for the first time in eighteen years, Mike is thrilled when old flame Laurie steps back into his life. But he doesn't know what to…
18 One Wedding and a Funeral (2) Mar 11, 1998 · 22m When Laurie accepts Mike's proposal, he begins to worry that they are too different. Meanwhile, Paul struggles to get the courage to propose to Claudia, and various staff members fantasize…
19 A River Runs Through Me Mar 18, 1998 · 22m Mike suggests the staff undergo drug testing to demonstrate the mayor's new anti-drug campaign. But after he accidentally gets high while visiting some Native Americans, he risks failing…
20 The Pope of Gracie Mansion Apr 1, 1998 · 22m The Pope is visiting New York City, leading to spiritual revitalizations for Mike and the mayor. Carter fixes Nikki up with a friend of his. And Paul's turtle is loose in City Hall.
21 Bye, Bye, Birdie Apr 29, 1998 · 22m The staff prepares for Paul and Claudia's bachelor and bachelorette parties as the city prepares to unveil a new statue that it commissioned. The girls play ""I Never...."". Paul's party…
22 The Lady or the Tiger May 6, 1998 · 22m A female magician performs at City Hall and Mike asks her out. Stuart and Carter purchase a bar. After sleeping together and telling him she's not interested in a long-term relationship…
23 Single White Male May 6, 1998 · 22m Stuart lobbies to become Carter's roommate. After Carter's apartment is robbed, he must let Stuart stay. A rat on the loose in City Hall wreaks havoc on the staff and Paul's cat.
24 The Paul-Bearer May 20, 1998 · 22m The Mayor has a stuttering problem. And Mike has a big problem when he promises to coordinate Paul and Claudia's wedding but discovers that the church is also booked for a funeral at the…