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Pilot

Episode number: 1

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

The Secret of the Universe

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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.

The God of Marriage

Episode number: 3

Overview: 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.

Time On The Lake

Episode number: 4

Overview: 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.

Anywhere, Anytime

Episode number: 5

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

Wonderful News

Episode number: 6

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

Just Thinking of You

Episode number: 7

Overview: 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.

When We Were Nice

Episode number: 8

Overview: 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.

Lay Down Dancing

Episode number: 9

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

Cold Splash of Truth

Episode number: 10

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