Episode 1
Aired Sep 24, 1997
Paul Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Michael acts as the mayor's divorce lawyer and becomes attracted to his opponent; the press thinks Paul has suffered a breakdown.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 1, 1997
Porn in the U.S.A.
When Mike's (Michael J. Fox) new girlfriend, Laurie (Paula Marshall), bonds with Nikki (Connie Britton), Mike must compete for Laurie's attention.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 8, 1997
Wonder Woman
Mike is relieved when his new girlfriend says she doesn't want a commitment; James has a mysterious new hobby.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 15, 1997
The Goodbye Girl
Michael tries to dissuade the mayor from having a relationship with a young woman; Paul acts as Michael's assistant.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 22, 1997
In the Heat of the Day
Carter (Michael Boatman) is apprehended by police, who mistake him for a mugger; Paul (Richard Kind) fears that he is a racist.
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Episode 6
Aired Oct 29, 1997
Radio Daze
The mayor agrees to a mock election with a disc jockey; the women in the office compete for the water delivery man.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 5, 1997
The Thirty Year Itch
Michael's high-school girlfriend reminds him of a promise they made to reunite if they were both single when they reached 30.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 12, 1997
My Life Is a Soap Opera
Mike (Michael J. Fox) dates a writer from "All My Children" and begins seeing his dating life echoed on the soap. Guest stars: Scott Brasfield, Esta Terblanche and John Callahan.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 19, 1997
Family Affair
Mike's (Michael J. Fox) mother (guest star Meredith Baxter) visits and hits it off with the mayor (Barry Bostwick). With Connie Britton.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 26, 1997
Family Affair
Mike must choose to protect either his mother or the mayor when a scandal erupts; Paul goes to "The People's Court.".
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 10, 1997
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
The mayor's (Barry Bostwick) daughter (guest star Alyssa Milano) disrupts a rally in Central Park; the gang tries to reunite Paul (Richard Kind) with Claudia (Faith Prince).
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 17, 1997
Miracle Near 34th Street
Mike tries to make the children of New York believe in Santa Claus after the mayor tells them there isn't one.
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Episode 13
Aired Jan 7, 1998
Same Time Next Year
A New Year's celebration at the mayor's mansion gets out of control, causing embarrassing results for Mike and Nikki.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 21, 1998
The Paul Lassiter Story
Close-mouthed Mike tries to cope with difficult medical news; Donald Trump advises the mayor on writing a book.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 28, 1998
Gentlemen's Agreement
Mike tries to talk the mayor out of joining a private club; Stuart joins an all-female reading group.
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Episode 16
Aired Feb 25, 1998
Deaf Man Walking
Stacy's grandmother puts a curse on Mike, who experiences a string of bad luck; the mayor won't admit he is losing his hearing.
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Episode 17
Aired Mar 4, 1998
The Marrying Men
Mike's (Michael J. Fox) girlfriend, Laurie (Paula Marshall), finds an engagement ring and thinks Mike is planning to propose.
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Episode 18
Aired Mar 11, 1998
One Wedding and a Funeral
While wedding plans for Mike and Laurie move along, other staffers fantasize what being married to Mike would be like.
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Episode 19
Aired Mar 18, 1998
A River Runs Through Me
Mike (Michael J. Fox) suggests the staff undergo drug testing in support of the mayor's (Barry Bostwick) anti-drug campaign.
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Episode 20
Aired Apr 1, 1998
The Pope of Gracie Mansion
The mayor longs to have the same effect on his constituency as the pope does during a visit to the city.
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Episode 21
Aired Apr 29, 1998
Bye, Bye, Birdie
During bachelor and bachelorette parties for Paul and Claudia, Mike spies an obscene statue -- which was commissioned for the city.
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Episode 22
Aired May 6, 1998
The Lady or the Tiger
Mike (Michael J. Fox) has trouble breaking up with his new girlfriend; Carter and Stuart (Michael Boatman, Alan Ruck) invest in a nightclub.
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Episode 23
Aired May 6, 1998
Single White Male
Stuart (Alan Ruck) lobbies to become Carter's (Michael Boatman) new roommate; a rat is on the loose in City Hall.
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Episode 24
Aired May 20, 1998
The Paul-Bearer
Mike promises to coordinate Paul and Claudia's wedding, but he discovers the church is booked for a funeral.
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