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21 Episodes 1999 - 2000
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 20, 1999 30 mins
Susan and co-workers Vicki and Luis find their work life disrupted by their new boss, Ian Maxtone-Graham, who buys The Gate and transforms it into an upscale men's magazine. He brings with him his fiercely loyal executive assistant, Miranda Charles, and hires star sportswriter Nate Neborsky, who immediately annoys Susan with his belittling attitude. However, she is amply distracted by the arrival of charming and highly prized celebrity photographer Oliver Brown.
Episode 2
Mon, Sep 27, 1999 30 mins
When Ian (Eric Idle) wants to put pictures of the staff in the magazine, Susan complains that she never photographs well, but Oliver takes a picture that's used on a billboard. Oliver: Rob Estes. Vicki: Kathy Griffin.
Episode 3
Mon, Oct 4, 1999 30 mins
To impress Ian (Eric Idle), Susan claims to speak Russian. However, when he asks her to be an interpreter for a dinner-party guest (Eugene Lazarev), she's at a loss for words. Viktor: Ilia Volok. Miranda: Sherri Shepherd. Vicki: Kathy Griffin.
Episode 4
Mon, Oct 11, 1999 30 mins
Susan isn't sure if she should put out a welcome mat when Vicki (Kathy Griffin) wants to move into the newly renovated apartment upstairs. Mrs. Fong: Karen Maruyama. Dr. Michael Karpe: Keith Hamilton Cobb. Ian: Eric Idle. Luis: Nestor Carbonell.
Episode 5
Mon, Oct 18, 1999 30 mins
After she accepts an invitation from Oliver (Rob Estes) to go to the country to pick pumpkins for Halloween, Susan wonders if it's the beginning of a relationship. Vicky: Kathy Griffin. Ian: Eric Idle.
Episode 6
Mon, Nov 1, 1999 30 mins
An assignment to do an article on a cheerleaders' competition doesn't make Susan jump for joy, but her attitude changes when she's asked to audition.
Episode 7
Mon, Dec 6, 1999 30 mins
After realizing that she's not achieved any of the goals that she set in the sixth grade, Susan tries to fulfill one: to kiss former teen idol Leif Garrett (who plays himself). Jerry Springer and race-car driver Dario Franchitti also appear as themselves. Ian: Eric Idle. Vicki: Kathy Griffin.
Episode 8
Mon, Dec 13, 1999 30 mins
Oliver freaks out when Susan calls him her ""boyfriend""; Ian thwarts Vicki's plot to party on company time.
Episode 9
Mon, Dec 20, 1999 30 mins
A frumpy coworker (Julia Sweeney) guilt trips Susan into attending her birthday party---on the night Susan has romantic plans with Oliver. Paul: Jim Jackman. Lenny: Jordan Black. Susan: Brooke Shields.
Episode 10
Mon, Dec 27, 1999 30 mins
Susan and Nate (Currie Graham) vie to be the one responsible for helping Luis to overcome his melancholy following Maddy's departure. Paula: Angela Chittenden. Ernesto: Ray Clemente Rodriguez. Luis: Nestor Carbonell. Ian: Eric Idle.
Episode 11
Mon, Dec 27, 1999 30 mins
Susan's ex thwarts her plan to join the "mile high club" with Oliver; Vicki cons the gang into painting her apartment. Barry: Bryan Callen. Mildred: Pat Crawford Brown. Oliver: Rob Estes. Susan: Brooke Shields.
Episode 12
Mon, Jan 3, 2000 30 mins
Inspired by her romantic bliss with Oliver, Susan hosts a dinner party to play matchmaker for her single co-workers. Elizabeth: Christine Moore. David Wright: James Lesure. Luis: Nestor Carbonell. Miranda: Sherri Shepherd.
Episode 13
Mon, Jan 3, 2000 30 mins
When Ian's stock tip lands Susan in the red, she recoups her losses by moonlighting as a taxi dancer. Miranda: Sherri Shepherd. Brent: Jerry Lambert. Miss Saunders: Merrill Markoe. Mr. Norohito: Ralph Ahn.
Episode 14
Tue, Jun 6, 2000 30 mins
Oliver (Rob Estes) has trouble confessing his love to Susan (Brooke Shields); a wine-tasting rids Luis and Miranda of their inhibitions. Vicki: Kathy Griffin.
Episode 15
Tue, Jun 13, 2000 30 mins
Susan worries that she might be pregnant, but her fear eases when boyfriend Oliver suggests that they move in together -- and then unloads a bombshell that has Susan still reeling the day after. At the same time, Ian exults when he learns that his money-grubbing ex-wife plans to re-marry and spare him of his financial commitment.
Episode 16
Tue, Jun 20, 2000 30 mins
Ian and Nate have romantic designs on Susan, who is suddenly single after dumping Oliver. Meanwhile, Susan and the girls get rowdy at a male strip club. Kirk: T.J. Hoban. Howie: Robert Alan Beuth.
Episode 17
Tue, Jun 27, 2000 30 mins
After their breakup, Susan is horrified when a well-meaning Oliver presents her with a parting gift---an obnoxious talking cockatoo. Rex: Tony Brock. Colin: Robin LeMesurier.
Episode 18
Tue, Dec 26, 2000 30 mins
Oliver and Susan are still not dating. After an embarrassing incident at her college alma mater, Susan becomes enamored with her handsome former English professor, Evan, who lovingly critiques her writing. Susan's burgeoning relationship with Evan makes Oliver jealous. Although he has his own sexy date, Oliver becomes obsessed with Susan both at work and elsewhere.
Episode 19
Tue, Dec 26, 2000 30 mins
To sow the seeds of reconciliation with Susan, Oliver has his vasectomy reversed. Meanwhile, Ian seeks Miranda's advice about dating black women. Evan: David Rasche. Denise: Telma Hopkins. Dr. Siegal: Todd Susman.
Episode 20
Tue, Dec 26, 2000 30 mins
In Part 1 of the series finale, Susan feels torn between Oliver's marriage proposal and a glamorous New York job offer. Nana: Barbara Barrie. Wendy: Meagen Fay.
Episode 21
Tue, Dec 26, 2000 30 mins
In the conclusion of the series finale, Susan may leave a man at the altar---again---when Oliver stands in the way of her career. Nana: Barbara Barrie. Wendy: Meagen Fay.