This is a list of episodes from the Fox sitcom Ned and Stacey which aired for two seasons from 1995 to 1997. The New York City-set series focused on obsessive-compulsive advertising executive Ned Dorsey and neurotic journalist Stacey Colbert, who have nothing in common except their marriage of convenience. Also featured on the series are Stacey's sister and brother-in-law Amanda and Eric Moyer, the latter of whom is an accountant at Ned's advertising agency and his best friend.
35 of the 46 produced episodes were originally broadcast in the United States on Fox from September 11, 1995, to January 27, 1997. The additional 11 unaired episodes were not aired in the United States, and remained so until the complete series was released on DVD.[1]
Series overview
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 24 | September 11, 1995 | April 1, 1996 | |
| 2 | 22[note 1] | November 17, 1996 | January 27, 1997 | |
Broadcast history
edit| Season | Time |
|---|---|
| 1995–96 | Monday at 9:30 pm (September 11, 1995 – December 11, 1995) Monday at 9:00 pm (December 18, 1995 – April 1, 1996) |
| 1996–97 | Sunday at 8:30 pm (November 17, 1996 – January 5, 1997) Monday at 9:00 pm (January 6 – 27, 1997) |
Episodes
editSeason 1 (1995–96)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Andrew D. Weyman | Michael J. Weithorn | September 11, 1995 | 10.1[2] | |
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In order to get a promotion at the advertising agency he works for, Ned Dorsey (Thomas Haden Church) agrees to enter into a marriage of convenience with journalist Stacey Colbert (Debra Messing), who is desperate to move out of her parents house. Recurring characters: Harry Goz and Dori Brenner as Saul and Ellen Colbert. | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Portrait of a Marriage" | Lee Shallat Chemel | Michael J. Weithorn | September 18, 1995 | 8.6[3] | |
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To give the impression of a real marriage at a party for his colleagues, Ned constructs a fictitious history of his relationship with Stacey. Recurring characters: John Getz and Natalia Nogulich as Les and Bernadette McDowell. | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Take My Wife, Please" | Rob Schiller | Tony Sheehan | September 25, 1995 | 6.6[4] | |
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After accidentally meeting a handsome British guy, Stacey starts dating him. When she tries to tell him about her fake marriage with Ned, he gets the impression that they're having a real affair. Guest star: Simon Templeman as Nigel Davies. | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Cover Story" | Rob Schiller | Del Shores | October 2, 1995 | 8.1[5] | |
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While looking for material for her next article, Stacey receives compromising information regarding one of Ned's biggest clients. After consulting with him, she writes a scathing exposé about the client which ends up harming Ned. Recurring characters: John Getz and Natalia Nogulich as Les and Bernadette McDowell. | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Model Husband" | Terri McCoy | Tony Sheehan | October 9, 1995 | 7.0[6] | |
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When Ned hires a gorgeous supermodel for a pick-up truck ad, she ends up getting real close to Eric. When this worries Amanda, Eric decides to take a stand for himself. Guest star: Paulina Porizkova as Alexa Miroslav. | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Saul and Ellen and Ned and Stacey" | Rob Schiller | Amy Welsh | October 16, 1995 | 6.8[7] | |
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Stacey realizes that Ned's getting too close to her parents and decides to forbid him from spending time with them. Recurring characters: Harry Goz and Dori Brenner as Saul and Ellen Colbert. | |||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Here's to You, Mrs. Binder" | Paul Lazarus | Jill Condon & Amy Toomin | October 23, 1995 | 6.5[8] | |
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Ned falls in love with Mrs. Binder, an older woman who happens to be the best friend of Stacey's mom. Recurring characters: Harry Goz and Dori Brenner as Saul and Ellen Colbert. Guest star: Joanna Cassidy as Lucy Binder | |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Halloween Story" | Rob Schiller | Del Shores | October 30, 1995 | 8.0[9] | |
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Ned and Stacey visit a Halloween party at their building, and they end up getting closer than they expected. Guest stars: Scott Paetty as Scott, and Kimberly Quinn as Rhonda | |||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Reality Check" | Alan Myerson | Tony Sheehan | November 13, 1995 | 7.3[10] | |
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When Stacey's finances take a dive into the worst, Ned offers to help her. Guest stars: Loretta Devine as Mrs. Duncan and Olivia Newton-John as herself | |||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Thanksgiving Day Massacre" | Lee Shallat Chemel | Jill Condon & Amy Toomin & Amy Welsh | November 20, 1995 | 6.5[11] | |
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Ned, Stacey, Eric, and Amanda visit the Colberts for a Thanksgiving Day diner. However, a snow storm and other mishaps leads them into a series of family disagreements and disappointments. Recurring characters: Harry Goz and Dori Brenner as Saul and Ellen Colbert. Guest star: Susie Essman as Aunt Ceil | |||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Sleepless in Manhattan" | Rob Schiller | David Litt | December 4, 1995 | 6.6[12] | |
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Ned gives Stacey some illegal help to buy a new bed, by bribing the salesman. However, Stacey finds herself unable to sleep in it due to the guilt for Ned's actions. Guest star: Kevin Meaney as Chuck | |||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Threesome" | Rob Schiller | Michael J. Weithorn & Tony Sheehan | December 11, 1995 | 7.4[13] | |
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When Amanda stumbles with Sam, a friend of her, she introduces him to Ned and Stacey. After knowing about their arrangement, both Ned and Stacey find themselves fighting for Sam's attention as a "buddy" and as a "boyfriend". Guest star: John Slattery as Sam | |||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Accountus Interruptus" | Lee Shallat Chemel | David Litt | December 18, 1995 | 7.9[14] | |
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Ned is bound to sleep with a powerful and sexy client. However, Stacey objects arguing the humiliation it poses with the clients he wants her to impress. Recurring characters: John Getz as Les McDowell Guest star: Claire Stansfield as Jordan, Kathy Griffin as Jeanne | |||||||
| 14 | 14 | "New Year's Eve" | Alan Myerson | Michael J. Weithorn | January 1, 1996 | 11.8[15] | |
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Stacey skips Ned's New Year's Eve party to have a date with a friend, which eventually bothers Ned. Recurring characters: John Getz and Natalia Nogulich as Les and Bernadette McDowell. Guest star: Thomas Calabro as Don Morelli | |||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Paranoia on the 47th Floor" | Alan Myerson | David Litt | January 8, 1996 | 9.3[16] | |
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When Ned's agency hires Clay, a young and smart executive, to work with him, Ned finds himself worried that he might be trying to take his place. Recurring characters: John Getz as Les McDowell, James Karen as Patrick Kirkland Guest star: Tim Conlon as Clay | |||||||
| 16 | 16 | "A Tender Trap" | Rob Schiller | Amy Welsh | January 15, 1996 | 10.4[17] | |
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In order to land Stacey a steady job, Ned starts dating a publishing executive only to realize she is a sex-crazed nymphomaniac. Guest star: Farrah Forke as Megan Foster | |||||||
| 17 | 17 | "Promotional Rescue" | Rob Schiller | Tony Sheehan | January 22, 1996 | 9.8[18] | |
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When Eric's boss retires, Amanda convinces Ned to speak in favor of Eric with their boss. As a result, Eric gets the job, but only to have Ned trying to coerce him into some budget gymnastics. Recurring characters: James Karen as Patrick Kirkland | |||||||
| 18 | 18 | "Friends and Lovers" | Pamela Fryman | Lisa A. Bannick | February 12, 1996 | 10.1[19] | |
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Stacey meets with an old high school rival and tries to impress her with her relationship with Ned. However, she ends up seducing Ned afterwards. Guest star: Lisa Edelstein as Janine | |||||||
| 19 | 19 | "The Gay Caballeros" | Rob Schiller | Del Shores | February 19, 1996 | 8.7[20] | |
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An important new homosexual client of Ned's notices Ned & Stacey's separate living arrangements, assumes they are in a lavender marriage. When Ned tries to explain to him, their business relationship is endangered. Guest star: Stephen Kearney as Brent Barrow | |||||||
| 20 | 20 | "Gut Feeling" | Alan Myerson | Thomas R. Nance | February 26, 1996 | 9.3[21] | |
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Despite pain from a temperamental gall bladder, Ned refuses to be hospitalized. That is until his pain leads him to ruin Howard's birthday party. | |||||||
| 21 | 21 | "Pals" | Rick Beren | Tony Sheehan & David Litt | March 4, 1996 | 8.7[22] | |
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Ned is forced to work with Bobby Van Lowe, a hot and young actor that has to make some PSA's. When he comments he is looking for an apartment, Ned recommends Amanda, but finds himself in the middle of trouble when Bobby makes a pass at Amanda. Guest star: Jason Bateman as Bobby Van Lowe | |||||||
| 22 | 22 | "It Happened One Night" | Rob Schiller | Jill Condon & Amy Toomin | March 11, 1996 | 9.0[23] | |
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After a series of fights, Amanda unknowingly convinces Stacey to move out of Ned's house. As she returns to her parents, both she and Ned find themselves receiving the unexpected advice from the Colberts. Recurring characters: Harry Goz and Dori Brenner as Saul and Ellen Colbert. Guest star: Kenny Johnson as Joey | |||||||
| 23 | 23 | "You Bet Your Wife" | Rob Schiller | Jill Condon & Amy Toomin & Amy Welsh | March 18, 1996 | 9.8[24] | |
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During a poker game with his friends, Ned bets a night with Stacey, only to lose to his main rival in advertisement. Guest star: Brian McNamara as Peter | |||||||
| 24 | 24 | "The End?: Part 1" | Rob Schiller | Michael J. Weithorn | April 1, 1996 | 10.6[25] | |
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Ned and Stacey agree to find a date for each other. Although Stacey's choice ends up being disastrous for Ned, she falls in love with Alex, a friend of Ned. However, her new romance ends up jeopardizing Ned's career and their marriage arrangement. Recurring characters: James Karen as Patrick Kirkland, and Cameron Watson as Alex Palmer | |||||||
Season 2 (1996–97)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 25 | 1 | "The Other End: Part 2" | Rob Schiller | Michael J. Weithorn | November 17, 1996 | 9.6[27] | |
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After Ned throws her out of the house, Stacey decides to stay at Alex's house. The next day, Kirkland threatens to fire Ned and tells him to straighten out his life. Meanwhile, Eric takes Ned to a family gathering so Ned can tell Stacey his true feelings. Recurring characters: James Karen as Patrick Kirkland, and Cameron Watson as Alex Palmer. Originally scheduled for premiere on October 27, 1996, but it was pushed up at the behest of Fox executive Peter Roth.[26] | |||||||
| 26 | 2 | "Dorsey vs. Dorsey" | Rob Schiller | Tony Sheehan | November 24, 1996 | 12.3[28] | |
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Recurring characters: Cameron Watson as Alex Palmer. | |||||||
| 27 | 3 | "The Muffins Take Manhattan" | Rob Schiller | David Litt | December 1, 1996 | 11.3[29] | |
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| 28 | 4 | "Computer Dating" | Rob Schiller | Charlie Kaufman | December 15, 1996 | 9.0[30] | |
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| 29 | 5 | "Les Is More or Less Moral-less" | Rob Schiller | David Litt | December 22, 1996 | 9.0[31] | |
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Recurring characters: John Getz as Les McDowell, and James Karen as Patrick Kirkland | |||||||
| 30 | 6 | "Loganberry's Run" | Rob Schiller | Charlie Kaufman | December 29, 1996 | 8.8[32] | |
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Recurring characters: Kathy Griffin as Jeannie | |||||||
| 31 | 7 | "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Eric" | Rick Beren | Jay Kogen | January 5, 1997 | 8.13[33] | |
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Guest star: Alex Trebek as himself | |||||||
| 32 | 8 | "Fifteen a-Minutes" | Rob Schiller | Bryan Behar & Steve Baldikoski | January 6, 1997 | 8.51[34] | |
| 33 | 9 | "Prom Night" | Rob Schiller | David Litt | January 13, 1997 | 8.40[35] | |
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Guest star: Jennifer Lyons as Alice | |||||||
| 34 | 10 | "Saved by the Belvedere" | Rob Schiller | Bryan Behar & Steve Baldikoski | January 20, 1997 | 7.82[36] | |
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Guest star: Christopher Hewett as himself | |||||||
| 35 | 11 | "Where My Third Nepal is Sheriff" | Rob Schiller | Charlie Kaufman | January 27, 1997 | 7.11[37] | |
| 36 | 12 | "Sex, Lies and Commercials" | Rob Schiller | Jennifer Glickman | Unaired | N/A | |
| 37 | 13 | "Scenes From a Muffin Shop" | Rob Schiller | Bryan Behar & Steve Baldikoski | Unaired | N/A | |
| 38 | 14 | "The Skyward's the Limit" | Rob Schiller | Jennifer Glickman | Unaired | N/A | |
| 39 | 15 | "The Errand Girl" | Rob Schiller | Jennifer Glickman | Unaired | N/A | |
| 40 | 16 | "No Retreat, No Surrender" | Rob Schiller | Roger Reitzel | Unaired | N/A | |
| 41 | 17 | "The Truth Shall Set You Back" | Rob Schiller | Jennifer Glickman | Unaired | N/A | |
| 42 | 18 | "I Like Your Moxie" | Rob Schiller | Jay Kogen & David Litt | Unaired | N/A | |
| 43 | 19 | "Please Don't Squeeze the Eric" | Rob Schiller | Bryan Behar & Steve Baldikoski | Unaired | N/A | |
| 44 | 20 | "All That Chazz" | Rob Schiller | Jeff Stein | Unaired | N/A | |
| 45 | 21 | "Skippy's Revenge" | Rob Schiller | Tony Sheehan & David Litt | Unaired | N/A | |
| 46 | 22 | "Best of Luck on Future Projects" | Rob Schiller | Michael J. Weithorn | Unaired | N/A | |
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Notes
edit- ^ Eleven episodes remained unaired during the series' original run.
External links
edit- Ned & Stacey at IMDb