Less Than Perfect
Huge egos. Backbiting assistants. Screaming deadlines. Claudia "Claude" Casey has moved up in the secretarial world of television news, from permanent floater to the anchor's desk. It's a short elevator ride from the depths of the mailroom to the executive summit, but the ice queen assistants still give her a chilly reception. Can this perky former temp's warmth and humanity melt the hearts of the competitive up-and-comers?
- 2002-2009
- 4 seasons
- ABC
- Comedy
- TV-PG
Huge egos. Backbiting assistants. Screaming deadlines. Claudia "Claude" Casey has moved up in the secretarial world of television news, from permanent floater to the anchor's desk. It's a short elevator ride from the depths of the mailroom to the executive summit, but the ice queen assistants still give her a chilly reception. Can this perky former temp's warmth and humanity melt the hearts of the competitive up-and-comers?
Season 4 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
The Devil Wears Burberry: Part 1
Tue, Apr 18, 2006 21 mins
In part one of the two-part fourth season premiere, Claude returns from vacation to find her boss's resignation has relegated her back to temp status.
Episode 2
The Devil Wears Burberry: Part 2
Tue, Apr 25, 2006 20 mins
Claude second-guesses her decision to refuse Lydia's promotion offer. Little does she know, Lydia desperately wants her to reconsider.
Episode 3
A Crush Grows in Brooklyn
Tue, May 2, 2006 21 mins
Claude and Carl put their friendship in jeopardy when things get intimate after a night of drinking.
Episode 4
Why Are You Hurting Claude?
Tue, May 30, 2006 20 mins
Claude reveals to Ramona that she and Carl are having sex with each other. Unfortunatley, Owen also finds out about this on his own.
Episode 5
Flirting with De-feet
Tue, Jun 6, 2006 20 mins
Claude is concerned when Carl doesn't seem to be affected by her flirting with Ethan (Joey McIntyre), the copy repairman. Meanwhile, Ramona finds out that Kipp is making money on the side as a foot model, and she demands to get involved. Owen takes the photos of their feet together, but when they find them online, it turns out that someone has turned their shoot into a bizarre sexual scene.
Episode 6
The Owl Specialist
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 21 mins
Claude has owls living on her apartment roof and does her best to protect them, but gets distracted by Lydias dog, who ends up scaring them away. Meanwhile Owen tries to get someone to be his emergency contact, but no one wants the responsibility since he's so accident prone.
Episode 7
Red Carpet Claude
Tue, Jun 27, 2006 21 mins
Claude brings Jeb to a hip magazine party with the intention of raising Jeb's profile; Owen and Ramona start a protest at the cafeteria.
Episode 8
Kip Steadman's Guide to Dating
20 mins
When Kip reveals he lost his apartment with his trust fund, an unwitting Carl takes him in. Kip then gives advice to Carl about dating Claude. Kip reveals, through their hatred, he knows a lot more about Claude then he thought. Ramona and Lydia listen to Claude talk about her and Carl's relationship. Meanwhile, Jeb receives a watch from Lydia that he hates. But in the hands of Owen, it's not safe.
Episode 9
Reinventing the Wheel
21 mins
Claude realizes that part of her job is predicting Lydia's mood swings and Owen gives her a tool to do it.
Episode 10
And the Award Goes To
21 mins
When Lydia feels she doesn't get enough recognition, Jeb and Claude come up with a plan to give her a fake award, but they soon get too over their heads when Lydia gets too excited about the award.
Episode 11
I Have an Ear
20 mins
Claude and Kip get into an argument when she is about to become assistant to Lydia and Jeb.
Episode 12
Banished and Famished
20 mins
Claude makes an announcement; the fourth floor workers are banned from the snack bar; Ramona and Owen are forced to eat in their office.
Episode 13
Sex, Lies and Office Supplies
21 mins
Claude intervenes when she realizes that Lydia is about to cheat on Jeb. Meanwhile, Owen plans to seduce Lydia, and Jeb loses his voice.
