Spin City

On the premiere episode of "Spin City," Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty faces three crises: a garbage strike, a flap with the gay community, and his own fear of commitment.

Mike is voted sexiest man in New York by "Manhattan Magazine" which causes problems in his love life.

A Television interview with Mike leads Carter to take action on a controversial cause, and Ashley to question her professional objectivity.

The former Mayor is a constant critic of the present administration, and a plan to appease him has tragic and hilarious consequences. Mike and Ashley try to avoid their new neighbors.

Mayor Winston's approval ratings are down, so Mike orders Carter and Nikki to conduct a focus group. Carter and Nikki fight over the same man. James is disillusioned by the media's relentless attacks on Joel Bronstein.

Carter and Nikki plan to marry, but Mayor Winston opposes same-sex marriages. Ashley misses her newspaper career and despises her "fluff" articles. When an eye injury allows Paul to wear a sexy patch that the ladies find sexy, his popularity grows.