Spin City
WorkplaceThe job and its social ecosystem as the stage.This show: 9/10SitcomClassic comedy rhythm, multi-camera or single.This show: 9/10Witty banterRapid-fire verbal sparring.This show: 8/10Ensemble castMany characters carrying equal weight.This show: 8/10EpisodicSelf-contained episodes you can watch in almost any order.This show: 8/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 8/10Warm humorAffectionate comedy that genuinely loves its characters.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Michael J. FoxCharlie SheenHeather LocklearRichard KindAlan RuckMichael Boatman
Written by
Gary David GoldbergBill Lawrence
Starring
Michael J. FoxCharlie SheenHeather LocklearRichard KindAlan RuckMichael Boatman
Written by
Gary David GoldbergBill Lawrence
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Spin City Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | E25 | E26 | ||
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| S1 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.3 | |||
| S2 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.9 | |||
| S3 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.7 | |
| S4 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 9.1 | |
| S5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 7.2 | ||||
| S6 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 7.6 |
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About
"Sharp office banter dressed up as city politics"
Spin City follows the deputy mayor of New York City and his frazzled team of aides as they scramble to spin every political mess into good press. It's a brisk, joke-dense workplace sitcom built on a sharp ensemble cast bouncing off each other in city hall's press office. The tone stays light and farcical rather than satirical, favoring quick wit and character quirks over real political commentary. Michael J. Fox anchors the early seasons with easy charm before a notable cast shakeup, and the show carries it through with reliable chemistry and steady laugh-per-minute pacing.
Watch it for
the effortless ensemble chemistry and Michael J. Fox's charming, fast-talking lead performance.
Maybe skip if
you want political satire with real bite rather than pure workplace farce.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 11996
7.55K249h 19m
Behind every great mayor is a team barely holding it together. Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty juggles political fires, public relations nightmares, and a staff full of lovable misfits in this fast-paced political comedy.
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Season 21997
7.54K249h 20m
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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Season 31998
7.54K2613h
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.
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Season 41999
7.64K2613h
The pressure’s on as Mike faces tougher political battles and even messier relationships. As the team fumbles through city politics and office antics, loyalty and love are put to the test.
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Season 52000
6.83K2311h 30m
Change hits City Hall as Mike says goodbye and Charlie Sheen joins the chaos. The spin machine keeps churning with a new Deputy Mayor, but the dysfunction—and the laughs—remain.
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Season 62001
7.13K2211h
New challenges, old flames, and political hijinks—Deputy Mayor Charlie Crawford navigates the chaos of New York City Hall, a budding romance with Caitlin, and the mayor’s latest misadventures. As the team faces scandals, surprises, and shifting loyalties, Season 6 delivers a witty and heartfelt conclusion to the series.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Michael J. Fox Mike Flaherty
Charlie Sheen Charlie Crawford
Heather Locklear Caitlin Moore
Richard Kind Paul Lassiter
Alan Ruck Stuart Bondek
Michael Boatman Carter Heywood
Barry Bostwick The Mayor
Connie Britton Nikki Faber
Alexander Chaplin James Hobert
Victoria Dillard Janelle Cooper, Janelle
Crew
Gary David Goldberg
Bill Lawrence
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