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Stark Raving Mad Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1999 - 2000
Episode 1
Pilot Episode
Thu, Sep 23, 1999 30 mins
Assigned to help horror author Ian Stark (Tony Shalhoub) solve a case of writer's block, editor Henry McNeely (Neil Patrick Harris) is unprepared for the scribe's bizarre behavior. Jake: Eddie McClintock. Maddie: Heather Paige Kent. Audrey: Harriet Harris.
Episode 2
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Thu, Sep 30, 1999 30 mins
After learning that Henry (Neil Patrick Harris) has a girlfriend, Ian (Tony Shalhoub) checks her out, but his findings surprise both men. Woman in Gallery: Kelly Waymire. Tess: Dorie Barton. Clerk: Jay Harik. Jake: Eddie McClintock.
Episode 3
Sometimes a Fritter Is Just a Fritter
Thu, Oct 7, 1999 30 mins
Consequences abound after Henry (Neil Patrick Harris) interferes with Ian's morning ritual and Jake fills in for Maddie at a philosphy class. Forrest St. James: John Vickery. Nicholas: Victor Raider-Wexler. Anna: Marilyn Child. Renska: Sabrina Boudot. Jake: Eddie McClintock. Maddie: Heather Paige Kent.
Episode 4
Four Colds and a Funeral
Thu, Oct 14, 1999 30 mins
Henry (Neil Patrick Harris) catches Ian's cold and believes that he's passed it on to his favorite children's author (Jeremiah Morris) with dire results. Mrs. Huggles: Lorna Raver. Audrey: Harriet Sansom Harris. Ian: Tony Shalhoub. Jake: Eddie McClintock.
Episode 5
The Lyin' King
Thu, Oct 21, 1999 30 mins
Ian (Tony Shalhoub) convinces Henry (Neil Patrick Harris) to get even with his cousin (Margaret Welsh), who, as a child, permanently scarred him about Halloween. Igor: Rob Moore. Young Henry: Christopher Ricco. Young Lori: Anastasia Emmons. Jake: Eddie McClintock.
Episode 6
Fish Out of Water
Thu, Nov 4, 1999 30 mins
Henry (Neil Patrick Harris) desperately wants to make a good impression at a high-society party, but there's one fish story he's not prepared to tell. Cesar: Chris Sarandon. Danny: Tim Conlon. Katie: Millicent Martin. Ian: Tony Shalhoub. Maddie: Heather Paige Kent.
Episode 7
Engaged to Be Engaged
Thu, Nov 11, 1999 30 mins
Henry and Tess (Neil Patrick Harris, Dori Barton) get engaged to be engaged, which leads Ian (Tony Shalhoub) to throw a pre-bachelor party. Woman: Tami Ross. Jake: Eddie McClintock. Maddie: Heather Paige Kent.
Episode 8
The Stalker
Thu, Nov 18, 1999 30 mins
An obsessive fan (Steven Weber) of Stark's gets the idea that he'd be a better editor for Ian (Tony Shalhoub) than Henry (Neil Patrick Harris). Man in Elevator: Larry Joe Campbell. Tess: Dorie Barton.
Episode 9
The Dance
Thu, Dec 2, 1999 30 mins
In order to get Henry (Neil Patrick Harris) to spend more time with her, Tess (Dorie Barton) tries to set up a romance between Ian and Maddie (Heather Paige Kent). Stark: Tony Shalhoub.
Episode 10
Coffin to Go
Thu, Dec 9, 1999 30 mins
While trying to make sure that Stark (Tony Shalhoub) shows up for a TV interview, Henry (Neil Patrick Harris) accompanies the writer on an unusual shopping trip. Ms. Underwood: Valerie Curtin. Jake: Eddie McClintock.
Episode 11
Christmas Cheerleader
Thu, Dec 16, 1999 30 mins
Tess's parents unexpectedly go away for Christmas, so she and Henry invite themselves to Ian's party---against the host's wishes. Vince: George Delhoyo. Phyllis: Michael Auteri. Miss Bickford: Gretchen Wyler. Goldy: Tony Cox.
Episode 12
The Crush
Thu, Jan 6, 2000 30 mins
When Ian (Tony Shalhoub) is attracted to a woman, Henry (Neil Patrick Harris) advises him to write her a letter, but things get off on a wrong note as Jake delivers it. Katherine: Dina Spybey. Jake: Eddie McClintock.
Episode 13
My Bodyguard
Thu, Jan 13, 2000 30 mins
Ian foils a mugger's attempt to rob Tess and Henry, thereby making him Tess's reluctant hero and adding to Henry's list of complexes. Doobs: Jamie Kennedy. Lewis: J.P. Manoux. Loser Guy: Loren Lazerine. Kevin: Jack Brewer. Ian: Tony Shalhoub. Tess: Dorie Barton. Henry: Neil Patrick Harris.
Episode 14
The Hypnotist
Thu, Feb 3, 2000 30 mins
While Ian attempts to hypnotize Maddie, Jake and Tess fall asleep and wake up believing they're Romeo and Juliet. Comics Jack Carter, Jackie Gayle and Freddie Roman appear as themselves. Jake: Eddie McClintock. Tess: Dorie Barton. Ian: Tony Shalhoub.
Episode 15
Therapy
Thu, Feb 17, 2000 30 mins
In order to help Ian's research, Henry arranges for the two of them to speak to a couples' therapist (Daphne Zuniga), but the visit becomes a session. Husband: John Putch. Scott: Craig Zimmerman. Henry: Neil Patrick Harris. Ian: Tony Shalhoub. Maddie: Heather Paige Kent.
Episode 16
Secrets and Lies
Thu, Mar 9, 2000 30 mins
While interviewing Henry for an alumni newspaper article, a young reporter (Nick Cornish) questions Ian about an unaccounted-for 18 months of his life. Henry: Neil Patrick Harris. Ian: Tony Shalhoub. Jake: Eddie McClintock.
Episode 17
The Grade
Thu, Mar 16, 2000 30 mins
Ian goes to see Maddie's writing-class teacher (Kelsey Grammer) after she receives a B for a paper that Ian wrote for her concerning the meaning of one of his books. Kit: Dina Spybey. Ian: Tony Shalhoub. Henry: Neil Patrick Harris. Maddie: Heather Paige Kent.
Episode 18
The Pigeon
Thu, Jul 13, 2000 30 mins
Ian accidentally knocks a bird's nest with two eggs off his balcony and winds up in trouble with mama bird. Horror filmmaker Wes Craven has a cameo as a reclusive author. Brooke: Kim Rhodes. Ian: Tony Shalhoub. Henry: Neil Patrick Harris. Tess: Dorie Barton.