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Spin City

1996 – 2002Show6 seasons145 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic727.6Rotten Tomatoes68%–

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy series about politics and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 145 episodes · best: S4E26 "Goodbye: Part 2" 9.1

Episodes

7.5
7.5
7.5
7.6
6.8
7.1

Story

Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed handler. Mike runs the city with the help of his oddball staff: an anxious and insecure press secretary; a sexist, boorish chief of staff; an impeccably groomed gay activist running minority affairs; a sharp and efficient, man-crazy accountant; and an idealistic young speechwriter. Like Mike, they are all professionally capable but personally challenged.

Feels like

  • Political Sitcom
  • Witty Banter
  • New York City Charm
  • Workplace Comedy
  • Sharp Social Commentary
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Ensemble Chemistry
  • Idealized Governance
  • Light Romance Subplots
  • Nostalgic 90s/00s TV

Cast

24 of 415 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ted Wass, Lee Shallat Chemel, John Fortenberry
Written by
Tim Hobert, Bill Callahan, Brian Buckner
Produced by
Michael J. Fox, Gary David Goldberg, Chris Henchy

Everyone

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Facts

September 17, 1996 · April 30, 2002 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1996
Last aired
April 30, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 145 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Yank the Dog's Chain, Odd Friendship, Character Check +9

  • Yank the Dog's Chain
  • Odd Friendship
  • Character Check
  • Really 700 Years Old
  • Sexy Secretary
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Unresolved Sexual Tension
  • True Love Is Boring
  • Straight Gay
  • Did I Just Say That Out Loud?
  • Running Gag
  • I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine

12 of 81 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Spin City?"

Questions about Spin City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spin City?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Spin City worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 72).

Which season of Spin City is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 5 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Goodbye: Part 2 (season 4, episode 26) at 9.1, and the lowest is Minor League (season 5, episode 19) at 6.4.

Is Spin City okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Spin City?

53 h

About 53 hours: 145 episodes in 6 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 2002.

Will Spin City make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Spin City?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.