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Mad About You Season 6 Episodes
Season 6 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 1997 - 1998
Episode 1
Coming Home
Tue, Sep 23, 1997 30 mins
The Buchmans come to question their infant-care abilities after arriving home with their new baby girl. Fortunately, Jamie's mom (Carol Burnett) pitches in. Paul: Paul Reiser. Jamie: Helen Hunt. Burt: Louis Zorich. Ira: John Pankow.
Episode 2
Letters to Mabel
Tue, Sep 30, 1997 30 mins
Jamie's private letter for the baby spawns some intra-family scribings, one of which proves embarrassing when the private aspect of the missive is missed. Joan: Suzie Plakson. Debbie: Robin Bartlett. Jamie: Helen Hunt.
Episode 3
Speed Baby
Tue, Oct 28, 1997 30 mins
A crying Mabel prompts late-night calls alerting all Buchmans, even though doctors have told Paul and Jamie they're overreacting. Kekitch: Markus Redmond. Cabbie: Jeff Cahill. Joan: Suzie Plakson. Debbie: Robin Bartlett.
Episode 4
Uncle Phil and the Coupons
Tue, Nov 4, 1997 30 mins
Uncle Phil (Mel Brooks) is arrested for overuse of coupons; Mabel interviews for preschool; Jamie and Ira keep a secret from Paul. Mrs. Paris: Anne-Marie Johnson. Colossal Lawyer: Robert Curtis-Brown. Jamie: Helen Hunt.
Episode 5
Moody Blues
Tue, Nov 11, 1997 30 mins
Jamie's postpartum depression affects an amateur production directed by Paul and starring his parents.
Episode 6
The Magic Pants
Tue, Nov 18, 1997 30 mins
On their first night out since Mabel, Jamie "spot checks" their babysitter while Paul tries to return a magician's pants.
Episode 7
Le Sex Show
Tue, Nov 25, 1997 30 mins
The Buchmans' first lovemaking since Mabel's birth is great, until they analyse it with their therapist.
Episode 8
The New Friend
Tue, Dec 9, 1997 30 mins
At a WNBA game, Ira makes a play for Rebecca Lobo instead of Jamie and Paul's neighbour, his unofficial date. Meanwhile, a compliment goes to Paul's head; and Jamie cares for four kids at once.
Episode 9
The Conversation
Tue, Dec 16, 1997 30 mins
The Buchmans try to teach Mabel how to go to sleep on her own by not responding to her crying for set intervals of time. But it turns out to be an excruciating struggle.
Episode 10
Breastfeeding
Tue, Jan 6, 1998 30 mins
Jamie reacts poorly to meeting her mother's gentleman friend, and rejects bottle feeding for Mabel.
Episode 11
Good Old Reliable Nathan
Tue, Jan 13, 1998 30 mins
Paul lectures at a film class taught by a professor who was once Jamie's teacher, but not only in the classroom.
Episode 12
Separate Planes
Tue, Jan 20, 1998 30 mins
Paul and Jamie fly separately to LA, he with Mabel, she with new parents and their infant.
Episode 13
Cheating on Sheila
Tue, Feb 24, 1998 30 mins
The Buchmans consider changing therapists after meeting a new one at the home of their current shrink, Sheila (Mo Gaffney). No. 10: Eileen Brennan. Sylvia: Cynthia Harris. Burt: Louis Zorich. Jamie: Helen Hunt.
Episode 14
Back to Work
Tue, Mar 3, 1998 30 mins
Jamie goes to work for political consultants Mary Matalin and James Carville (who appear as themselves), but can't bear how much she misses Mabel. Meanwhile, Paul corrects a reporter's error-filled piece on his film "Buchman." Henry: Fred Willard.
Episode 15
The Second Mrs. Buchman
Tue, Mar 17, 1998 30 mins
Conflict dogs Paul, both in the park as he umpires his father's softball game and at home after Jamie learns she's not Paul's first wife. Svetlana: Darlene Kardon. Burt: Louis Zorich. Leo: Fred Pinkard. Al: Murray Rubin. Mal: Chuck McCann.
Episode 16
The Coin of Destiny
Tue, Mar 24, 1998 30 mins
After good tidings result from the Buchmans' flip of a coin, others consult "the coin of destiny" for a variety of decisions. Lou: Larry Miller. Marvin: Jeff Garlin. Molly: Eliza Coyle. Logan: Will Rothhaar. Ira: John Pankow.
Episode 17
The Caper
Tue, Mar 31, 1998 30 mins
Paul's birthday party is a dull affair, until guests and hosts are suspected of stealing from the Buchmans' neighbors (Judy Geeson, Paxton Whitehead). Marvin: Jeff Garlin. Joan: Suzie Plakson. Debbie: Robin Bartlett.
Episode 18
The Baby Video
Tue, Apr 14, 1998 30 mins
Writer Jamie, director-star Paul and producer Ira make a video for kids. Sarah: Mare Winningham. Claire: Caitlin Alderton. Burt: Louis Zorich. Sylvia: Cynthia Harris. Ira: John Pankow. Jamie: Helen Hunt.
Episode 19
Fire at Riff's
Tue, Apr 28, 1998 30 mins
A fire at Riff's affects Ira's love life, a spat between Joan and Debbie, and Jamie's and Paul's careers. James Carville: Himself. Ursula: Lisa Kudrow. Henry: Fred Willard. Mindy: Darcy DeMoss. Joan: Suzie Plakson. Debbie: Robin Bartlett.
Episode 20
Mother's Day
Tue, May 5, 1998 30 mins
Paul plans an elaborate Mother's Day gift for Jamie, but neglects Sylvia, who feigns an injury to get attention. Sylvia: Cynthia Harris. Doctor: Mark Harrison. Marvin: Jeff Garlin. Clerk: Joey Dente. Paul: Paul Reiser.
Episode 21
Paul Slips in the Shower
Tue, May 12, 1998 30 mins
As he slips in the shower, pivotal events in Paul's life flash before his eyes, including the influences of Jamie and his parents. 12-year-old Paul: Garrett Courtney. 12-year-old Ira: Grady Hutt. Sylvia: Cynthia Harris. Jamie: Helen Hunt.
Episode 22
Nat & Arley
Tue, May 19, 1998 30 mins
The Buchmans' dogwalker and baby sitter are mutually attracted, but separately advised to let the other make the first move; Paul's sleep problem is traced to Jamie; and Ira eschews sex after seeing himself in the mirror. Arly: Lili Taylor. Nat: Hank Azaria.
Episode 23
The Finale
Tue, May 19, 1998 30 mins
After having stressful workdays, the Buchmans consider child-care help. Film director James Cameron has a cameo. Nancy: Ellen DeGeneres. Vincent: Fred Willard. Editor: Steven Hack. Director: Daniel Hagen. Paul: Paul Reiser. Jamie: Helen Hunt.
