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| Season 1, Episode 1: PilotOriginal Air Date—17 September 1996
Mike Flaherty has to juggle the interests of his conservative mayor boss and a gay activist who the Mayor has unwittingly insulted. At home, Mike has to deal with his reporter girlfriend Ashley, who wants to move in with him permanently. To appease both Carter, by having his voice heard, and the mayor, by correcting his gaffe, Mike hires Carter as his new consultant of minority affairs.
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| Original Air Date—24 September 1996
The mayor's vocal wife causes Mike and the staff heartache as Winston and the staffers attend a dinner hosted by Catholic and Jewish leaders in New York City at which the mayor is being honored. Meanwhile, Paul is uptight over Ashley's latest reporting hot streak involving an internal audit at a Queens high school and Mike faces problems with his love life following his being named the Sexiest Man in New York. |
| Original Air Date—1 October 1996
Mike and Ashley's hectic schedules cause problems in their personal lives at home. Meanwhile, the garbage strike continues and as negotiations continue between the Mayor and the workers, Stuart is left in charge of the office while Mike keeps Winston in line. |
| Original Air Date—8 October 1996
A camera crew for a magazine films Mike and his staff performing their daily office duties and they each give their own spin on what goes on in City Hall every day. While this is going on, the reporter develops the hots for awkward speech writer James and Carter encourages the mayor to address the pressing issue of AIDS in New York City. |
| Season 1, Episode 5: The RivalsOriginal Air Date—15 October 1996
Winston, jealous of the old Mayor Garfield's likability factor which he just can't seem to obtain, wishes death on the man and within a couple of days, he gets his wish! Mike and the staff try to console the Mayor by telling him it's not his fault and that Garfield had a bad heart. Nikki bets that none of the men in the office have what it takes to be a dad. |
| Original Air Date—22 October 1996
Dr. Bronsteen, an old professor of James', is appointed the city's new School Commissioner by Winston, but it is later revealed by the press that he was caught on camera smoking pot at a 1971 Grateful Dead concert causing duress for Mike and disbelief for James. Ashley is offered a job reporting for a local TV station. |
| Original Air Date—29 October 1996
Ashley's job for New York's ABC affiliate isn't as fulfilling as her old one; Carter plans to marry Nikki to make a point to the Mayor on gay marriage. He believes that if two heterosexual people are allowed to marry no matter how close they are or how much they have in common, gays should be able to have the same luxury. |
| Original Air Date—12 November 1996
Paul's identity is stolen during a period where crime in the city is at its lowest rate in years. A famous developer(George Wendt) signs onto a project for the Mayor's office and hopes for something in return: he suggests an unethical opportunity for Mike to inform the billionaire about the lowest bid for a construction contract he wants. |
| Original Air Date—19 November 1996
A childlike janitor wins the Mayor For A Day contest intended for kids only and begins to have more influence over the press than the Mayor himself, who isn't particularly favored by the press. |
| Original Air Date—26 November 1996
City Council's Lisa challenges Mike to a turkey cook-off on Thanksgiving to see who can feed more homeless people: the Mayor's office or City Council. Meanwhile, James looks for a way to break up with his girlfriend of seven years. To complicate things, Becky shows up to surprise her long-distance boyfriend for the holiday. |
| Original Air Date—10 December 1996
Mike attempts to appease the Police Commissioner by honoring a fallen hero: Bingo, the police dog. Things get out of hand, however, when Paul and Carter lose the dog's body after they're kicked out of a cab and Mike can't stall the service for Bingo any longer. Ashley ponders boundary issues when she overhears a message intended for Mike regarding the Bingo situation. |
| Original Air Date—17 December 1996
When the Mayor falls ill due to Paul spreading a nasty flu bug all around the office, Mike steps in for His Honor on the national TV show "Counterpoint." The best part is that his opponent happens to be his girlfriend, Ashley. Also, Carter has the staff coming to him for ridiculous dating and relationship advice. At the end, he thanks God that he's gay. |
| Original Air Date—7 January 1997
After Ashley Schaeffer leaves him for a better job in Los Angeles, Mike attempts to cover up by saying it was a mutual decision and that he gave her his approval to take the job. Mike later reaches his breaking point as he nearly strangles Stuart in a restaurant after he calls her a bitch and confesses to Nikki that he begged her to stay but she left anyway. |
| Original Air Date—14 January 1997
New Assistant D.A. Danielle Brinkman, an old college friend of Mike's, seems eager to get re-acquainted, but out-of-sorts Mike finds it hard to date so soon after his breakup with Ashley, despite her great looks and many advances. |
| Original Air Date—28 January 1997
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| Original Air Date—11 February 1997
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| Original Air Date—18 February 1997
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| Season 1, Episode 18: SnowboundOriginal Air Date—25 February 1997
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| Season 1, Episode 19: StripteaseOriginal Air Date—4 March 1997
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| Original Air Date—18 March 1997
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| Original Air Date—1 April 1997
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| Season 1, Episode 22: Bone FreeOriginal Air Date—29 April 1997
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| Original Air Date—6 May 1997
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| Original Air Date—13 May 1997
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| Original Air Date—24 September 1997
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| Original Air Date—1 October 1997
Paul's mom shocks his co-workers when she visits the office and turns out to be a real hottie. The Mayor is in a pickle when he visits an X-rated video store and is caught on camera. Mike saves the day by putting his classic spin on the situation. |
| Original Air Date—8 October 1997
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| Original Air Date—15 October 1997
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| Original Air Date—22 October 1997
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| Season 2, Episode 6: Radio DazeOriginal Air Date—29 October 1997
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| Original Air Date—5 November 1997
Everyone struggles to figure out what to give Mike for his 30th birthday, as he prepares to meet with a high school girlfriend atop the Empire State Building. Meanwhile, the mayor asks Carter to find out whether the mayor's nephew Stephen is gay. |
| Original Air Date—12 November 1997
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| Original Air Date—19 November 1997
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| Original Air Date—26 November 1997
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| Original Air Date—10 December 1997
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| Original Air Date—17 December 1997
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| Original Air Date—7 January 1998
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| Original Air Date—21 January 1998
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| Original Air Date—28 January 1998
Mike tries to talk Mayor Winston out of joining a private club that prohibits women, but his efforts lead to both of them and several other staffers being trapped in the club steam room by a muckraking reporter. Meanwhile, Stuart tries to join the women's book club at the office and Paul tries to help when James is swindled by a local card shark. |
| Original Air Date—25 February 1998
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| Original Air Date—4 March 1998
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| Original Air Date—11 March 1998
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| Original Air Date—18 March 1998
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| Original Air Date—1 April 1998
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| Original Air Date—29 April 1998
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| Original Air Date—6 May 1998
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| Original Air Date—6 May 1998
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| Original Air Date—20 May 1998
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| Original Air Date—22 September 1998
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| Original Air Date—29 September 1998
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| Original Air Date—6 October 1998
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| Original Air Date—13 October 1998
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| Original Air Date—20 October 1998
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| Original Air Date—27 October 1998
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| Original Air Date—3 November 1998
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| Original Air Date—10 November 1998
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| Original Air Date—17 November 1998
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| Original Air Date—24 November 1998
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| Season 3, Episode 11: Local HeroOriginal Air Date—8 December 1998
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| Original Air Date—15 December 1998
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| Original Air Date—5 January 1999
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| Original Air Date—12 January 1999
Mike learns about weight discrimination when he dons a fat suit for a day, while James plans to beat him in a bachelor auction for charity. Stuart won't introduce his sister to the staff. |
| Original Air Date—26 January 1999
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| Original Air Date—9 February 1999
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| Original Air Date—16 February 1999
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| Original Air Date—23 February 1999
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| Original Air Date—2 March 1999
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| Original Air Date—16 March 1999
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| Original Air Date—6 April 1999
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| Original Air Date—13 April 1999
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| Original Air Date—4 May 1999
A magazine cover story about Mike winds up focusing on Carter instead. James learns of Mike's affair with Nikki and struggles to keep it a secret, with unfortunate results to his physical appearance. |
| Original Air Date—11 May 1999
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| Original Air Date—18 May 1999
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| Original Air Date—25 May 1999
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| Original Air Date—21 September 1999
Mike's personal challenge is to figure out how Heidi Klum wound up in his bed after a boozy evening; at the office, he has to hire a manager for Mayor Winston's Senate campaign and interviews various applicants, including a seemingly dizzy blonde named Caitlin Moore. |
| Original Air Date—28 September 1999
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| Original Air Date—5 October 1999
When Caitlin instigates background checks on the staff, Mike tries to one-up her by staging an internal break-in and stealing the files. Meanwhile, James tries to coach Mayor Winston for an upcoming appearance in an independent film. |
| Original Air Date—12 October 1999
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| Original Air Date—19 October 1999
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| Original Air Date—2 November 1999
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| Original Air Date—9 November 1999
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| Original Air Date—16 November 1999
Paul is set to appear on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and recruits the other staffers to help him in case he needs to "phone a friend." During a rescue operation to free a trapped baby, Mayor Winston falls into an adjacent pit and causes a media frenzy. Carter takes Rags to a day-care facility for canines. The city firefighters go on strike. |
| Original Air Date—24 November 1999
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| Original Air Date—30 November 1999
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| Original Air Date—7 December 1999
Mike and Caitlin borrow the Mayor's car for a joy ride. James hires Deidre to work in the office. Carter and Nikkie bicker over photo ID's. |
| Original Air Date—21 December 1999
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| Original Air Date—12 January 2000
Caitlin tries to sabotage Mike's date with her visiting sister Catherine. Stuart joins the other staffers in taking an interest in art. Paul is upset to learn that Carter makes more money than Paul does, so Paul starts acting immaturely about the matter. |
| Season 4, Episode 14: CasinoOriginal Air Date—2 February 2000
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| Original Air Date—9 February 2000
In order to improve Mayor Winston's political advertisements, Mike hires a British director named Trevor who turns out to be more than just an old friend to Caitlin. James obsesses over whether or not he is gay. Paul uses makeup to cover a skin rash. |
| Original Air Date—16 February 2000
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| Original Air Date—23 February 2000
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| Original Air Date—8 March 2000
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| Original Air Date—23 March 2000
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| Original Air Date—19 April 2000
President Clinton pays a visit to City Hall, during which James helps Paul to obtain a photograph with the President. Nikki and Carter have a flirting contest. |
| Original Air Date—26 April 2000
Romantic sparks fly between Mike and Caitlin during Mayor Winston's listening tour. Carter tells Nikkie to be more aggressive toward the men she wants in her life. James and Paul decide that Carter is more successful than they are, so they try to duplicate his success by emulating his physical characteristics. |
| Season 4, Episode 22: Airplane!Original Air Date—3 May 2000
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| Original Air Date—10 May 2000
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| Original Air Date—17 May 2000
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| Original Air Date—24 May 2000
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| Original Air Date—24 May 2000
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| Original Air Date—18 October 2000
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| Season 5, Episode 2: SmileOriginal Air Date—25 October 2000
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| Original Air Date—1 November 2000
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| Original Air Date—8 November 2000
Caitlin makes an appearance on Regis Philbin's live television show. Mayor Winston takes a vacation - well, sort of. Paul and Stuart mediate a dispute between paleontologists and construction workers. |
| Original Air Date—15 November 2000
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| Original Air Date—22 November 2000
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| Original Air Date—29 November 2000
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| Original Air Date—6 December 2000
Charlie plays racquetball with Mayor Winston, beats him in a match, and crushes his ego. Paul campaigns to get a raise. Stuart hires an actor to date Carter. |
| Original Air Date—13 December 2000
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| Season 5, Episode 10: Toy StoryOriginal Air Date—20 December 2000
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| Original Air Date—10 January 2001
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| Season 5, Episode 12: Hey JudithOriginal Air Date—17 January 2001
Much to Charlie's disdain, Mayor Winston's new girlfriend Judith usurps Charlie's authority by involving herself in policy issues at City Hall. Carter and Stuart brawl during a hockey game. |
| Original Air Date—24 January 2001
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| Original Air Date—7 February 2001
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| Original Air Date—14 February 2001
Caitlin hires an image consultant to determine why Mayor Winston's approval rating with women has plummeted. Stuart's overbearing ex-wife comes back into his life, courtesy of Carter's bungled attempt at matchmaking. |
| Original Air Date—21 February 2001
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| Original Air Date—28 February 2001
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| Original Air Date—25 April 2001
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| Original Air Date—2 May 2001
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| Original Air Date—9 May 2001
When his wife's book turns out a great laugh, but at the expense of his male pride, mayor Winston gets so depressed he is unfit to appear in public and must be replaced by his top aids. Superrich most eligible bachelor Tim Connelly is very pleased he thus spends an evening with Caitlin, who is attracted to him, except his embarrassingly boyish obsession with a SciFi series, which even means their next date is a fan convention. Charlie has a ball getting mayoral attention. Stuart enjoys taunting his colleagues by helping stingy Paul steal Carter's nicotine chewing gum, so they'll both be tortured by its addictive properties. |
| Original Air Date—16 May 2001
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| Original Air Date—23 May 2001
When Tim doesn't just propose another evening with Caitlin but a trip to St.Barts, she has her first real row with Charlie. After the press finds out the mayors limousine was carjacked with him, Paul and Charlie in it, PR demands they spend a night with an officer on patrol in a police car, while Stuart and Carter ride a police horse together; Charlie gets shot -accidentally as a video camera proves, but by...- which brings Caitlin running back to him, only to find out it's just a superficial wound... |
| Original Air Date—23 May 2001
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| Original Air Date—18 September 2001
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| Original Air Date—18 September 2001
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| Original Air Date—2 October 2001
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| Original Air Date—9 October 2001
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| Original Air Date—16 October 2001
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| Season 6, Episode 6: Yeah Baby!Original Air Date—23 October 2001
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| Original Air Date—6 November 2001
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| Original Air Date—6 November 2001
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| Original Air Date—13 November 2001
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| Season 6, Episode 10: Fight FlubOriginal Air Date—20 November 2001
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| Season 6, Episode 11: ChinatownOriginal Air Date—27 November 2001
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| Original Air Date—11 December 2001
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| Original Air Date—8 January 2002
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| Original Air Date—5 March 2002
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| Original Air Date—12 March 2002
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| Original Air Date—19 March 2002
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| Original Air Date—26 March 2002
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| Original Air Date—9 April 2002
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| Original Air Date—16 April 2002
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| Original Air Date—23 April 2002
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| Original Air Date—30 April 2002
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| Original Air Date—30 April 2002
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