The Great Pretender

Season 1, Episode 2, Aired
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When Mike is named Sexiest Man in New York by "Manhattan" magazine, he has difficulty living up to the notoriety at home. In the meantime, the staff must deal with Mayor Winston's problematic wife during an important dinner.
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      • During the scene where Paul talks to Mike about Ashley's "hot streak," Mike is typing away at his computer, yet when the camera changes you can see that the computer screen is off! Edit
      • Taylor Stanley's character of Karen is Mike's assistant in this episode because Victoria Dillard (Janelle) was only a guest star at this point in the show's history. Edit

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      • This episode takes place after the events of "The Apartment" Edit
      • Opening Theme Sound Effect: Police Cars Edit

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      • Paul: Does this boat have a jacuzzi? Mike: Why do you ask? Edit
      • Mayor Randall Winston: (Talking to a priest and rabbi) So both of you guys are in a rowboat... Edit
      • Mike: There are ten commandments. I'd like your dates to check out on at least seven of them. Edit

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