The Mind of the Married Man

Sep 23, 2001

A married Chicago newspaper reporter struggles with sexual temptation when he hires a beautiful assistant.

Sep 29, 2001

Micky's not pleased when Donna asks Missy out to lunch. Doug offers Micky self-help marriage videotapes and shares his well-guarded secrets of the universe.

Oct 7, 2001

Micky gets upset with Donna over a Three Stooges joke; Jake ends his affair with Ilene; Doug tries to limit his wife's spending; and Jake takes Micky to a massage parlor.

Oct 14, 2001

While Micky and Donna search for a hobby, the guys enlist Jake to find out whether a man has become bored with his beautiful wife.

Oct 21, 2001

Donna gives Micky a pager, known as the ""electronic tether."" Meanwhile, Jake's jilted girlfriend threatens to talk to his wife about their affair.

Oct 28, 2001

Donna discovers that she might be pregnant. Meanwhile, Doug's visiting mother-in-law affects his sex life.

Nov 4, 2001

Mikey and Donna start to remodel their kitchen—and their marriage. The prostitute Jake sees retires. And work forces Doug to skip Carol's birthday celebration.

Nov 11, 2001

Increased tension in the Barnes household forces Micky to re-evaluate his feelings toward his assistant; Doug's back problems remind him of the good old days.

Nov 18, 2001

Micky sees a problem when Jake begins to flirt with Missy, but an impulsive solution only deepens his guilt.

Nov 25, 2001

Micky considers telling Donna about his extramarital excursion. Despite Doug's wishes, Carol returns to her career.

Sep 15, 2002

Feeling guilty about his extramarital behavior, Micky is determined to become a new man. Micky's wife Donna wants to get their son, Bobby, into a posh preschool and schedules a playdate for Micky to take him to.

Sep 22, 2002

Micky has a problem programming his TiVo and wonders if it's a metaphor for his relationship with his mind; Donna considers her role as a parent; and Jake leads Micky to a startling discovery about preschool.

Sep 29, 2002

Donna rethinks her career and considers becoming a full-time mother; Jake continues to pursue Missy; and Randall teaches the youngsters a few things about cards.

Oct 6, 2002

Donna decides the family needs to start attending church; Jake is nearly caught with Missy; and Micky reacquaints himself with a face from the past.

Oct 13, 2002

The anniversary party of Doug's parents causes everyone to evaluate their relationships with their own parents; Doug buys Carol a mysterious brand of coffee; and Micky has an eye exam with a beautiful optometrist.

Oct 20, 2002

Micky reluctantly agrees to begin therapy; the Nelsons debate whether to buy a new car or remodel their kitchen; and Jake continues his pursuit of Missy.

Oct 27, 2002

Micky thinks a new baby will remedy their marital problems, but Donna has her own solution; Carol gets angry when Doug buys a Corvette against her wishes; and Bianca suspects an intimate relationship between Jake and Missy.

Nov 3, 2002

Micky plans a surprise party for his boss Randall to get back in his good graces, but finds himself distracted by a new dilemma at home before the party can even begin.

Nov 10, 2002

Micky starts to see progress in therapy, but finds his relationship with Donna tested; Jake finally runs out of alibis with Bianca; and Carol decides to trade in Doug's Corvette.

Nov 17, 2002

In the season finale, Micky suggests couples therapy in hopes of drawing Donna back into their marriage. And after a few nights on Slayton's couch, Jake tries to talk his way back into Bianca's life.