1. Ned and Stacey
1995-09-11
In order to get a promotion at the advertising agency he works for, Ned Dorsey agrees to enter into a marriage of convenience with journalist Stacey Colbert, who is desperate to move out of her parents house.
2. Portrait of a Marriage
1995-09-18
To give the impression of a real marriage at a party for his work colleagues, Ned constructs a fictitious history of his relationship with Stacey.
3. Take My Wife, Please
1995-09-25
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.
4. Cover Story
1995-10-02
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 expose about the client which ends up harming Ned.
5. Model Husband
1995-10-09
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.
6. Saul and Ellen and Ned and Stacey
1995-10-16
Stacey realises that Ned's getting too close to her parents and decides to forbid him from spending time with them.
7. Here's to You, Mrs. Binder
1995-10-23
Ned falls in love with Mrs. Binder, an older woman who happens to be the best friend of Stacey's mom.
8. Halloween Story
1995-10-30
Ned and Stacey visit a Halloween party at their building, and they end up getting closer than they expected.
9. Reality Check
1995-11-13
When Stacey's finances take a dive into the worst, Ned offers to help her.
10. Thanksgiving Day Massacre
1995-11-20
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.
11. Sleepless in Manhattan
1995-12-04
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.
12. Threesome
1995-12-11
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".
13. Accountus Interruptus
1995-12-18
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.
14. New Year's Eve
1996-01-01
Stacey skips Ned's New Year's Eve party to have a date with a friend, which eventually bothers Ned.
15. Paranoia on the 47th Floor
1996-01-08
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.