Episode guide
Spin City: Season 3
26 episodes · first aired Sep 22, 1998
Scandal, spin, and snarky one-liners return as Mike tries to manage the mayor, the staff, and his personal life—often at the same time. Season 3 ups the ante with bigger laughs and even bigger political gaffes.
- 1 Dead Dog Talking Sep 22, 1998 · 22m The staff prepares for the mayor's bid for re-election announcement. Mike becomes a hero when he saves a runaway perambulator, but the reality of the situation isn't what it seems. Carter…
- 2 There's Something About Heidi Sep 29, 1998 · 22m After Mike's picture with model Heidi Klum is in the tabloids, people assume he's dating her. But, he soon is after she asks him out. As a result, Nikki reveals to Carter that she has a…
- 3 Gone with the Wind Oct 6, 1998 · 22m Mike prepares to have sex with Heidi Klum for the first time. After "it", Heidi asks Mike to keep their relationship a secret. James receives his Aunt Sarah's ashes in the post; his Aunt…
- 4 The Deer Hunter Oct 13, 1998 · 22m Carter, Nikki and Mike go deer hunting in a fundraising attempt. While Mike is gone, Stuart becomes Stacy's boss for the day. And, with Claudia's help, Paul campaigns for a raise.
- 5 It Happened One Night Oct 20, 1998 · 22m The Mayor brings an abandoned baby to City Hall. Mike's old girlfriends voice opinions about him. The Mayor sends James to see a psychiatrist for him, concerning his sexual problems. Mike…
- 6 Three Men and a Little Lady Oct 27, 1998 · 22m After the Mayor is photographed throwing a baseball ""like a girl,"" Mike tries to give him a more macho image. But when a teenage girl mugs the mayor, Mike and Paul; Mike's got more…
- 7 An Officer and a Gentleman Nov 3, 1998 · 22m Mike discovers that his childhood pal, Nate Scott, has more in common with Carter than meets the eye, and finds it difficult to deal with this revelation. Meanwhile, Paul instructs Stacy…
- 8 Quest for Fire Nov 10, 1998 · 22m Paul has moved to Harlem and is annoying Carter and Janelle because he thinks that he's black. The Mayor is preparing to run the Olympic torch around City Hall, but can't because the…
- 9 The Kidney's All Right Nov 17, 1998 · 22m Stacy's staying with Carter and Stuart while her apartment is fumigated. Her partying cramps their style. Trying to outdo NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon and NBA player Jayson Williams, the…
- 10 Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day Nov 24, 1998 · 22m The Mayor is disturbed by a campaign commercial by his opponent, starring his ex-wife. Mike plans the City Hall Thanksgiving, scheduled to be televised live throughout New York City, with…
- 11 Local Hero Dec 8, 1998 · 22m The staff prepares for the Mayor's costume ball. Stuart tries to break up with Deidre. And after Mike sets Stacy up with a councilman to get his vote, she likes the set-up as the…
- 12 Monkey Business Dec 15, 1998 · 22m Carter and Stuart plan to spend Christmas together. Mike must baby-sit a smart monkey that will be given to the city zoo as a gift from Ghana. The staff prepares the City Hall greeting…
- 13 Taxi Driver Jan 5, 1999 · 22m Mike can't stop thinking about Nikki. Nikki is ready to take the next step with Arthur, but Mike is worried about that. Paul unwittingly has an affair because Stuart needs him to. Stacy…
- 14 The Nutty Deputy Mayor Jan 12, 1999 · 22m The mayor submits a personal ad in a newspaper as the rest of the office men prepare for the mayor's annual male bachelor charity auction. Mike chooses to spend some extra city money on a…
- 15 Not in the Line of Fire Jan 26, 1999 · 22m When the mayor starts to worry about becoming the object of a violent attack, a videotape showing Mike apparently leaving him in the line of "gunfire" damages their relationship…
- 16 Internal Affairs Feb 9, 1999 · 22m Mike and Nikki struggle with taking their relationship to the next level, i.e. sex. Stacy runs a phony psychic hotline on Paul. And the rest of the staff participates in a stakeout to…
- 17 Dick Clark's Rockin' Make-Out Party '99 Feb 16, 1999 · 22m Mike and Nikki decide to keep their relationship a secret. Stacy's Aunt Marie visits. Deidre files sexual harassment charges against Stuart after he dumps her. Carter is talking about…
- 18 Back to the Future IV: Judgment Day Feb 23, 1999 · 22m Mike's political mentor is preparing to visit with the mayor preparing to appoint him head of the city's millennium project. Marie is still in town and messing around with James. The mayor…
- 19 Politically Incorrect Mar 2, 1999 · 22m Nikki wants to make her relationship public knowledge. The mayor prepares to appear on "Politically Incorrect". Carter is dating a gay boxer. Paul becomes addicted to Stacy's aunt's…
- 20 That's Entertainment Mar 16, 1999 · 22m Mike makes the staff work on Oscar Sunday due to a screw-up of Paul's. The staff reminisces about their favorite movie moments to pass the time. ("Clip show" filler episode)
- 21 The Last Temptation of Mike Apr 6, 1999 · 22m Mike agrees to donate sperm for Paul and Claudia, not realizing what Paul forgot to tell him. A City Hall tour guide is harassing Stacy. James has been commissioned to write a piece for…
- 22 Carter & Stuart & Bennett & Deirdre Apr 13, 1999 · 22m A feuding Carter and Stuart become friends with the other's ex, just for spite.
- 23 The Mayor With Two Brains May 4, 1999 · 22m It's Nikki and Mike's four-month anniversary. James is still the only person who knows, but he wants to tell. Stuart takes Carter's job for a day, helping the mayor deal with various…
- 24 Wall Street May 11, 1999 · 22m The staff pesters Nikki for details about her sex life with Mike. James asks Mike to invest his life savings in an Internet company, but when Mike holds off on investing, the stock goes up…
- 25 Klumageddon (1) May 18, 1999 · 22m Mike is tested when Nikki is out sick and the mayor hires his ex, Heidi Klum, to help publicize the new animal rights campaign. Meanwhile, the mayor and Paul try to inject some humor into…
- 26 Klumageddon (2) May 25, 1999 · 22m Mike tries to convince Nikki that nothing is going on between himself and Heidi Klum. The mayor doesn't understand that Janelle wants to break up with him. Janelle gets Mike to do it for…