"The Single Guy" Episode Guide v1.0.0 (c) 1998, Tom Walsh (avs@netport.com) This guide may be reproduced in its entirety for noncommercial purposes only. For other uses, please contact the author. The following is an episode guide for the show "The Single Guy." It is not complete yet as I hope to add other information. ********************************************************************* * NOTE: I do NOT have tapes of this show available for trade. * * Please post to the newsgroup alt.video.tape-trading for requests. * ********************************************************************* The text version is available at the AVIMall: http://www.avimall.com/entertain/SingleGuyThe.txt A pointer to this site is available at the Ultimate TV List: http://tvnet.com/UTVL/ Also http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/9821/1singleg.txt Of course, there is a page at the Internet Movie Database: http://us.imdb.com/M/title-exact?%22Single%20Guy,%20The%22%20(1995) ABOUT THE SHOW: "The Single Guy" was a sitcom about a single guy, Jonathan Eliot, who lives in New York City. His friends, the Parkers and Sloans, perpetually set him up on dates. "The Single Guy" was a production of Castle Rock Entertainment. It was created by Brad Hall (formerly on Saturday Night Live, 1982-84, and husband of "Seinfeld"'s Elaine, Julia Loius-Dreyfus). ABOUT THIS GUIDE: Episode titles, original run dates, and production numbers come from the online Library of Congress Information Service (telnet://locis.loc.gov). I do not assume that the LOCIS information is completely correct (I have found errors), so you shouldn't either. I will correct errors as I find them or as they are pointed out to me. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Thanks to Audrey DeLisle (rad@crl.com) for the episode descriptions. VERSION HISTORY: v1.0.0 15 February 1998 Initial version CAST: PERFORMER - CHARACTER Jonathan Silverman - Jonathan Eliot Jessica Hecht - Janeane Parker (1995-96) Mark Moses - Matt Parker (1995-96) Olivia d'Abo - Marie Blake (1996-97) Joseph Slotnick - Sam Sloan Ming-Na Wen - Trudy Sloan Shawn Michael Howard - Russell (1996-97) Ernest Borgnine - Manny Cordoba Dan Cortese - Dan Montgomery (1997) EPISODES: NBC - The show appeared on NBC on Thursdays from 8:30-9:00 p.m., except the last four episodes, which appeared on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:00. The order below is production number, episode title, and original air date. *** SEASON 1 (1995-96) 22 EPISODES *** 10-0101. "Pilot" 21 September 1995 D: Sam Weisman W: Brad Hall Sam and Janeane arrange a dinner date for Jonathan with an annoying and self-absorbed executive, Delilah. Guests: Olivia d'Abo - Delilah 10-0102. "Tennis" 28 September 1995 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan courts Sam's tennis instructor, but his interest is tested when she serves him a series of losses on and off the court. Sam reveals his overly competitive nature as he plots a revenge match with Matt, who is nursing a groin injury. Guests: Cara Buono - the tennis instructor 10-0104. "Gift" 5 October 1995 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan's relationship with an admiring editor is in jeopardy, unless he can come up with the perfect birthday gift. Meanwhile, Matt and Janeane regret tossing a wedding present. Guests: Megan Ward - the editor 10-0106. "Babysitting" 12 October 1995 D: Sam Weisman Babysitting Matt and Janeane's son proves to be a noisy and tiring adventure for Jonathan, until he discovers that eight-month old Sebastian is a chick magnet. Meanwhile, Trudy kitten-sits for her boss. Guests: Audie England - Melissa 10-0103. "Charity" 19 October 1995 D: Sam Weisman Janeane suggests that her husband and Jonathan spend an afternoon together, which prompts Jonathan to mimic Matt's charitable endeavors. Meanwhile, Sam wants to charge an arm and a leg for his cherished easy chair. 10-0105. "Neighbors" 2 November 1995 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan suspects that his new buddy Ross is gay--and vice versa. Meanwhile, others assume the two are romantically linked, including a gay neighbor couple. Guests: David Schwimmer - Ross Geller 10-0107. "Mugging" 9 November 1995 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan and his friends are robbed at gunpoint--which sexually excites Jonathan's girlfriend, Tina, taking their relationaship to new heights--literally--in search of new thrills. Meanwhile, the mugging prompts Matt and Janeane to search for a new home in the suburbs of Connecticut. Guests: Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Tina 10-0108. "Sister" 16 November 1995 D: Sam Weisman Janeane's older sister, Martha, visits the city for Thanksgiving, and helps herself to Jonathan. Meanwhile, Sam tries to work up the courage to fire a flaky employee. Guests: Illeana Douglas - Martha Jack Black - Employee Lauren Bowles - Paula 10-0109. "Attraction" 7 December 1995 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan's promising relationship with the seemingly ideal Amanda is tested by his interest in Bonnie, her flirtatious friend. Meanwhile, Sam's popularity soars when he dons a gift from Garth Brooks. Guests: Brooke Langton - Amanda Viveka Davis - Bonnie 10-0110. "Midnight" 14 December 1995 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan resolves to rekindle his romance with Amanda on New Year's Eve, but his hopes are snuffed when she spends the night with a Broadway star. Guests: Brooke Langton - Amanda Steve Hytner - the actor 10-0112. "Communication" 4 January 1996 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan tries his hand at foreign relations when he meets a French model, Monique; Matt and Janeane eavesdrop on a neighbor's affair; while Trudy and Sam may be washed up after he shares an embarrassing washroom secret of hers. Guests: Lydia Denier - Monique Willie Garson - Ted Eric Poppick - Mr. Bringle John Towey - Mr. Glance Michele Farr - Mrs. Glance 10-0113. "Nineteen" 11 January 1996 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan dates a teenager who is wise beyond her years, but he still feels he's robbing the cradle; Trudy plays host to a kleptomaniac artist. Guests: Cassidy Rae - the teenager Rick Overton - the kleptomaniac artist 10-0111. "Distance" 18 January 1996 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan's romance with Janeane's sister Martha suddenly turns rocky when his friends start meddling in their affairs and Martha moves to New York City to work as a consultant to the mayor. Guests: Illeana Douglas - Martha Don Murray - Chip 10-0114. "Rival" 1 February 1996 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan and his long-time literary rival, Cameron Duncan, pull no punches when they compete for a quote from acclaimed author Jack Blake who has a penchant for poker and pugilism. Guests: Conan O'Brien - Cameron Duncan Kevin Tighe - Jack Blake 10-0115. "Pudding" 8 February 1996 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan plans to throw a birthday party for Manny fizzle when the tenants vote to replace him with a high-tech surveillance system. Meanwhile, Sam invests in an illegal money-making scheme with funds from a fraternity. Guests: Marie Osmond - herself Renee Taylor - Zelda David Wohl - Bobby Driscoll Michael Winters - Mike 10-0116. "Affair" 15 February 1996 D: Sam Weisman While Trudy is away on business in Budapest, Jonathan suspects Sam is developing more than a working relationship with Paula Abdul during their "hot" recording sessions. Guests: Paula Abdul - herself NOTE: The air dates of the episodes "Pudding" and "Affair" may be switched. 10-0117. "Wedding" 22 February 1996 D: Sam Weisman Jonathan attends the wedding of his first love, but when he must face her, he makes a run for it and meets Renee, who's also avoiding her ex -- the groom. Guests: Leah Lail - Renee 10-0118. "Poetry" 7 March 1996 D: Craig Zisk Jonathan tries to win over an arrogant and alluring reviewer, a woman named Charlie McCarthy, who was not won over by his novel. Sam and Trudy plan to outhustle a card shark, and Matt struggles to write an anniversary ode to Janeane. Guests: Jensen Daggett - Charlie McCarthy Tony V. - the card shark Andrew Bilgore - Gene 10-0119. "Lovenest" 14 March 1996 D: Craig Zisk While Jonathan is strategizing about ways to go out with Charlie, the "evil reviewer" who trashed his book, his friends are using his apartment as a love nest. Guests: Jensen Daggett - Charlie McCarthy Lauren Bowles - Paula Donal Logue - Billy 10-0122. "Kids" 2 May 1996 D: Craig Zisk Trudy and Sam consider having a baby, so they take Sebastian for a "test drive" while Matt and Janeane enjoy a night at a ritzy hotel. Meanwhile, Jonathan skips Charlie's dinner party when Manny offers him tickets to a championship boxing match. Guests: Jensen Daggett - Charlie McCarthy David Wohl - Bobby Driscoll 10-0120. "Pop" 9 May 1996 D: Craig Zisk Jonathan's dad Walter visits with his fiancee, who happens to be both Jonathan's former professor and ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Matt and Sam swear they've discovered a lost Beatles tune. Guests: Jensen Daggett - Charlie McCarthy Peter Boyle - Walter Eliot Dana Wheeler-Nicholson - Erika 10-0121. "Moving" 16 May 1996 D: David Owen Trainor After spending two restless nights at his friends' apartments, Jonathan is forced to move in with Charlie for a month while workers clear his place of asbestos. Meanwhile, Sam loses his job and his life savings after taking Matt's costly advice. Guests: Jensen Daggett - Charlie McCarthy *** SEASON 2 (1996-97) 22 EPISODES *** 10-0203. "Mounted Cop" 19 September 1996 D: Craig Zisk Jonathan's dating of a policewoman who patrols on horseback draws a nay from Russell. Meanwhile, Marie tries to acquire 'an illegal Cuban bra'. Guests: Mariska Hargitay - Kate 10-0201. "Best Man" 26 September 1996 D: Craig Zisk After Jonathan's friends tell him that he's "Mr. Nice Guy", he proves it by being kind to 'a complete dweeb,' Tony, who then asks Jonathan to be best man at his wedding. Guests: Arye Gross - Tony 10-0204. "Good God" 3 October 1996 D: Craig Zisk Religion and firearms are the targets, as Jonathan takes a shot at writing a sermon for a minister whose homilies are dull; and Marie does a "Guntown" commercial, about which she has second thoughts. Meanwhile, Trudy goes to a firing range. 10-0206. "Kept Man" 10 October 1996 D: Craig Zisk When Jonathan's date, Valerie, continually foots the bill, he wonders if he should be feeling like a heel. And Sam has a poor reaction when he learns that his wife earns more than he does. Guests: Maureen McCormick - Valerie 10-0205. "Strip Club" 17 October 1996 D: Craig Zisk Unwilling to reveal that he patronized a strip club, Sam asks Russell to cover for him. But Trudy, who needed Sam's signature for a stock deal, sees through the flimsy excuse. Meanwhile, Jonathan and Marie become unfriendly rivals for the same temp job. 10-0207. "Love Train" 31 October 1996 D: Craig Zisk On the subway home from a Halloween party, Jonathan sees the "Cinderella" of his dreams, but doesn't speak. He then places an ad, hoping for a happy ending. 10-0208. "The Virgin" 7 November 1996 D: Craig Zisk Jonathan gets a big surprise when he picks up an exhibit for Trudy's art gallery. Meanwhile, Manny is kicked out by his wife -- along with their Rottweiler. 10-0209. "Double Date" 14 November 1996 D: Craig Zisk Jonathan dates Marie, who's missing her ex-husband; and, much to Sam's chagrin, Trudy agrees to see an old beau who's in town. 10-0210. "Davy Jones" 21 November 1996 D: Alan Myerson Jonathan makes daydream believers of his friends when his Thanksgiving dinner guest of honor is the Monkees' Davy Jones. Guests: Davy Jones - himself 10-0202. "Pilot Redux" 5 December 1996 D: Craig Zisk As the second season starts, Jonathan gets slam-dunked by Dennis Rodman; he loses his girlfriend--and a book deal--to the basketball star. Another foul shot: he can't reclaim his old apartment, now rented by a new tenant, Marie Blake. Note: This episode may not have been aired. It is NOT the same as "Mounted Cop" but was supposed to have aired the first week of the season. 10-0211. "Deepest Cut" 12 December 1996 D: Kim Friedman When Jonathan's mother pays him a visit, their already off-key relationship takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Sam and Trudy go out of their way to try to please Jonathan's mother. Guests: Suzanne Pleshett - Sarah Eliot Sandy: Linda Hawkins 10-0212. "New Year" 9 January 1997 D: Craig Zisk After Dr. Cornick, a psychologist, advises Jonathan to take a break from dating for a while, the woman with whom he shared the longest of his many relationships shows up again. Guests: Jensen Daggett - Charlie McCarthy Wendie Mallick - Dr. Cornick 10-0213. "Like Father..." 16 January 1997 D: Max Tash Jonathan , who once had "a very brief fling" with the woman who's about to become his stepmother, is surprised by how his father has changed. Meanwhile, Jonathan's mother agrees to attend the wedding; Sam and Trudy try to adopt a child. Guests: Peter Boyle - Walter Eliot Dana Wheeler-Nicholson - Erika Suzanne Pleshett - Sarah Eliot 10-0214. "Starting Over" 23 January 1997 D: Craig Zisk Jonathan gets a job and a new neighbor named Dan; and their instantaneous friendship causes Sam some concern because he feel second best. 10-0215. "Just Friends" 30 January 1997 D: Pam Fryman Jonathan and his co-worker Jordan try to devise an ad campaign for a deodorant; Dan continues to annoy Marie; and Sam and Trudy test their potential parenting by caring for Manny. Guests: Jenna Elfman - Jordan 10-0216. "Macho Men" 6 February 1997 D: Craig Zisk Boys will be boys as Jonathan, Sam and Dan set out to prove which one is the most macho. Meanwhile, Trudy asks Sam to get rid of all his junk. 10-0217. "Mother Love" 13 February 1997 D: Andrew Tsao Jonathan's mother dates Mr. Klug, his new boss, who becomes so infatuated with Sarah that he neglects his work. Meanwhile, Marie develops an attraction to Russell. Guests: Suzanne Pleshett - Sarah Eliot Keene Curtis - Mr. Klug 10-0218. "Big Baby" 20 February 1997 D: Andrew Tsao Sam and Trudy finally adopt a child, but everyone's surprised that it's a 5-year-old. And Jonathan wonders if the new addition will alter his friendship with Sam. 10-0219. "Grandfather Clause" 26 March 1997 D: Craig Zisk A mutual attraction develops between Jonathan and Manny's granddaughter, Isabela, who's about to be married. Meanwhile, Marie and Dan bet neither of them can last a day as a member of the opposite sex. Guests: Paula Marshall - Isabela 10-0220. "Johnny Hollywood" 2 April 1997 D: Linda Day When Jonathan gets a movie offer for his novel, he must decide whether to leave his advertising job. Meanwhile, Trudy interferes with Sam's band. 10-0222. "Au Pair" 9 April 1997 D: Michael Zinberg In order to spend more time together, Sam and Trudy hire an au pair, whom Jonathan seems to find attractive. Guests: Tushka Bergen - the au pair 10-0221. "Vegas Finale" 16 April 1997 D: Gail Mancuso Everyone vacations in Las Vegas, where Marie has a gig protraying Cher; Trudy gets gambling fever; and Jonathan wakes up married.