The Mind of the Married Man

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The Mind of the Married Man
Format Comedy
Created by Mike Binder
Starring Mike Binder
Sonya Walger
Jake Weber
Country of origin Flag of the United States United States
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 20
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel HBO
Original run September 23, 2001 – November 17, 2002
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

The Mind of the Married Man is a television series that ran on the HBO network for two seasons consisting of twenty episodes between September 2001 and November 2002. The story attempts to focus on the challenges of modern-day married life from a male perspective.

The show drew mixed reviews from critics, but was popular with a loyal audience. After creator/star Mike Binder went on to find success with the 2005 theatrical film The Upside of Anger there was talk of bringing back a third season which Binder had already written. The third season never materialized and as yet only the first season has been released on DVD.

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[edit] Season 1: (2001)

Pic Title Writer(s) Director Original Airdate #
The Mind of the Married Man (Pilot) Mike Binder Mike Binder September 23, 2001 1
Micky, Doug, and Jake are three married co-workers who work at a Chicago newspaper. The three discuss Micky's options as to how he should confront his wife, who had browsed his laptop computer and discovered pornographic pictures of college women. Jake suggests that Micky call Monica (a hooker who poses as Jake's computer consultant) and schedule a visit. Meanwhile, Micky needs a personal assistant, and after interviewing the candidates, he hires a woman whom he finds to be irresistibly attractive.
The Secret of the Universe Mike Binder Roger Nygard September 29, 2001 2
Admonished by Micky for being "cold" to Missy, Donna arrives at his office to ask her out to lunch - a decision that does not sit well with her husband. Single co-worker Kevin boasts about the plethora of "crazy" women around town; Jake gets up-close-and-personal with the paper's new entertainment reporter Ilene; and Doug shares his "secret of the universe" with Micky, offering to loan Micky and Donna some self-help "marriage tapes" that he and his wife Carol watch to keep their relationship strong.
The God of Marriage Mike Binder Danny Leiner October 7, 2001 3
Micky seems peeved when Donna doesn't "get" a joke he heard at the bar about oral sex and The Three Stooges - but is it just a cover for what is really upsetting him? Jake ends his office affair with Ilene, and Doug seeks to curtail his wife Carol's excessive spending. With Micky continuing to fantasize about Missy, Jake decides the best thing for his friend is a visit to the Tokyo Massage parlor for a full-body rubdown - complete with an optional "happy ending."
Time on the Lake Mike Binder Danny Leiner October 14, 2001 4
While Micky and Donna search for a hobby, the guys enlist Jake to find out whether a man is tired of his beautiful wife.
Anywhere, Anytime Gay Walch Nancy Savoca October 21, 2001 5
Donna gives Micky an "electronic tether" in the form of a pager. Meanwhile, Jake's jilted girlfriend Ilene threatens to tell his wife about his extramarital indiscretion.
  Wonderful News Ritch Shydner Bruce Paltrow October 28, 2001 6
Could Donna be pregnant? Faced with the possibility, Micky struggles to come to grips with his feelings. Doug's visiting mother-in-law affects his sex life.
  Just Thinking of You Mike Binder Bob Saget November 4, 2001 7
Micky and Donna embark on a kitchen/marriage remodel. Jake's call girl retires, and work forces Doug to skip Carol's birthday celebration.
  When We Were Nice Katayoun A. Marciano Danny Leiner November 11, 2001 8
Micky accuses Donna of having an affair with their contractor. Jake suggests an exotic cure for Doug's back problem.
  Lay Down Dancing Mike Binder Danny Leiner November 18, 2001 9
Micky crosses the line with his masseuse. Jake crosses a line with Missy.
  Cold Splash of Truth Mike Binder Bob Saget November 25, 2001 10
Micky considers telling Donna about his extramarital excursion. Despite Doug's wishes, Carol returns to her career.

[edit] Season 2: (2002)

Pic Title Writer(s) Director Original Airdate #
  Peter Pan Mike Binder Roger Nygard September 15, 2002 11
Micky, racked with guilt over his extramarital excursion, is dead set on making things right as the "New Micky." Meanwhile, Donna is gung-ho about Bobby attending a posh pre-school, in the process scheduling a play-date for a less-than-enthused Micky.
  The Cream of the Crop Mike Binder Bruce Paltrow September 22, 2002 12
Micky has a problem programming his TiVo, and wonders if it's a metaphor for his relationship with his mind. Meanwhile, Donna considers her role as a parent, and Jake leads Micky to a startling discovery about pre-school.
  The Plan Mike Binder Danny Leiner September 29, 2002 13
During a night out at the movies, Donna is inspired to rethink her career, causing her and Micky to discuss her shift from "full-time writer" to "full-time mother." Meanwhile, Jake continues his dogged pursuit of Missy, and Randall teaches the youngsters a thing or two about cards.
  Full-Time Mom Mike Binder Roger Nygard October 6, 2002 14
Donna (Sonya Walger) decides the family needs to start attending church; Jake (Jake Weber) is nearly caught with Missy (Ivana Milicevic); and Micky (Mike Binder) reacquaints himself with a face from the past.
  20/20 Bruce Kirschbaum Neal Israel October 13, 2002 15
The anniversary party of Doug's parents causes everyone to evaluate their relationships with their own parents; Doug (Taylor Nichols) buys Carol (Kate Walsh) a mysterious brand of coffee; and Micky has an eye exam with a beautiful optometrist.
  The Perfect Babysitter Tom Leopold Danny Leiner October 20, 2002 16
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.
  Just Thinking of You Ritch Shydner and Leah Krinsky Atkins Neal Israel October 27, 2002 17
Micky thinks a new baby will remedy their marital problems, but Donna has her own solution; against Carol's wishes, Doug buys a Corvette; and Bianca (Brigitte Bako) suspects something between Jake and Missy.
  When We Were Nice Katayoun A. Marciano Danny Leiner November 3, 2002 18
Micky (Mike Binder) plans a surprise party for Randall (M. Emmett Walsh) to get back in his good graces, but finds himself distracted by a new dilemma at home.
  The Pony Ride Mike Binder Stephen Herek November 10, 2002 19
Micky (Mike Binder) plans a surprise party for Randall (M. Emmett Walsh) to get back in his good graces, but finds himself distracted by a new dilemma at home.
  Never Stop Kevin Garnett & Lee Eisenberg Mike Binder November 17, 2002 20
Micky suggests couple's therapy in order to draw Donna back into the relationship; after a few nights on Slayton's (Bobby Slayton) couch, Jake tries to talk his way back into Bianca's life.

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