This episode contains body shaming.
The Thirty Year Itch is the 7th episode of Season 2 of Spin City.
Synopsis[]
As Michael's 30th birthday approaches, he remembers a promise he made to his high-school sweetheart: If they were both still single by the time Mike turned 30, they'd reunite at the top of the Empire State Building on his birthday. They keep their promise, with surprising results. Meanwhile, the Mayor wonders whether his nephew is gay.
Starring[]
- Michael J. Fox as Mike Flaherty
- Richard Kind as Paul Lassiter
- Alan Ruck as Stuart Bondek
- Michael Boatman as Carter Heywood
- Connie Britton as Nikki Faber
- Alexander Chaplin as James Hobert
- Victoria Dillard as Janelle Cooper
- and Barry Bostwick as Randall Winston
- Special Guest Star
- Tracy Pollan as Renee Miller
- Recurring cast
- Jennifer Esposito as Stacey Paterno
- Guest starring
- Bradley White as Stephen
- Co-Starring
- Hope Chernov as Bridget
- Whitney Allen as Cathy
- Geneva Carr as Kathy
- Jan Owen as Mrs. Walker
Trivia[]
- Mike was the senior class president in high school
- Everyone lists their first loves:
- Paul — Amy Hinkle
- James — Becky Corrigan, plausibly the Becky who was his high school girlfriend and comes to visit James in New York
- Nikki & Carter — Roger Taybach
- Mike — Renee Miller, his high school girlfriend
Locations[]
- Mike's apartment
- City Hall
- Landmark Tavern
- Empire State Building
- Mrs. Walker's Apartment
Music[]
- i got you (i feel good) | JAMES BROWN
- mike arrives at work on his birthday
Photos[]
Media[]
- She Memorizes and He Improvises: Family Ties on 'Spin City' (THE NEW YORK TIMES • NOVEMBER 1997)