E01
Romantic Improvisations
Scheduled time alone goes off schedule after Jamie and Paul each assume the other canceled their scheduled plans with friends Mark and Fran.
TV SERIES / EPISODE GUIDE
Mad About You
EndedFirst aired 1992-09-23Spectrum Originals
Comedy · Romance
Mad About You tells the story of Paul and Jamie Buchman, a husband and wife trying their best to be married and stay in love. Along the way, this urban duo must contend with their sometimes difficult friends and family — not to mention the daily inconveniences of daily life — and learn to savor the everyday miracles.Initially aired on NBC from September 23, 1992 to May 24, 1999
FROM THE SHOW GUIDE
Season by season.
176 listed episodes across 8 seasons. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.
Season 1 22 episodes
E02
Sofa's Choice
Shopping in general is a trial for Paul; choosing a new sofa with Jamie is tribulation.
E03
Sunday Times
Paul and Jamie are enjoying a quiet Sunday at home together, determined to do something together without their friends' plans intruding on their day.
E04
Out of the Past
News of his ex-girlfriend has Paul excited, then feeling guilty, then crazed after bringing Jamie to meet her.
E05
Paul in the Family
Jamie's visiting parents turn Jamie into "a raving lunatic," who bribes her sister to share the experience.
E06
I'm Just So Happy for You
Paul strikes out with his baseball film the same day Jamie scores a success.
E07
Token Friend
Paul is embarrassed because an old classmate of his from film school is now working as a token clerk at a local station and blames Paul for his misfortune, so Paul refuses to use the subway.
E08
The Apartment
Jamie wants Paul to give up his bachelor pad, which he sublets to a fellow named Kramer.
E09
Riding Backwards
Thanksgiving with Jamie's parents is no holiday for Paul, nor for Lisa, who "hires" Selby to be her boyfriend to placate her family.
E10
Neighbors from Hell
Things go from bad to worse after the Buchmans meet their new neighbors.
E11
Met Someone
Paul shows initiative and Jamie exhibits resistance in a flashback episode about the day they met.
E12
Maid About You
The Buchmans' new maid develops a crush on Paul, but the feeling's not mutual.
E13
Togetherness
Jamie hires Paul to make a film for her client. The result: too much togetherness.
E14
Weekend Getaway
A weekend in the country has Jamie wanting to move there.
E15
The Wedding Affair
Paul badgers Jamie into telling him a secret, and he's sorry he does.
E16
Love Among the Tiles
Paul and Jamie struggle for amusements when locked in their bathroom.
E17
The Billionaire
Paul hires a new cameraman who is far from energetic, unlike the eccentric billionaire who hires him to produce a documentary about his life.
E18
The Man Who Said Hello
Paul's father gains fame after meeting Regis Philbin; so does Paul after he overreacts.
E19
Swept Away
A protective Jamie thinks Lisa and her new boyfriend are moving too fast when they decide to move in together after a week and Paul can't stop her from getting involved.
E20
The Spy Who Loved Me
When Jamie's new client turns out to be a TV star idolized by Paul and Ira when they were kids, they revert to their old ways and compete for the star's attention.
E21
The Painter
Jamie hires an ex-boyfriend to paint the apartment, but Paul finds him lying down on the job---and not alone.
E22
Happy Anniversary
The Buchmans' first-anniversary party features one love in bloom while another wilts.
Season 2 25 episodes
E01
Murray's Tale
Lisa takes Murray for a walk---and returns with a different dog.
E02
Bing, Bang, Boom
Unreturned phone calls and Murray's invisible mouse distract Paul and Jamie from romance during a long-awaited evening together.
E03
Bedfellows
Paul and Jamie stay with Paul's mother after his father has a heart attack.
E04
Married to the Job
Jamie worries about losing her job when Paul accidentally complains about her boss without knowing he's nearby.
E05
So I Married a Hair Murderer
Jamie has too much time on her hands after giving up work and starts to drive Paul crazy as she interferes with everything, from his hair to his work.
E06
The Unplanned Child
Paul forgets to tell Jamie that he's supposed to babysit his nephew on Halloween, and when Paul has to work, Jamie ends up taking him trick-or-treating and worries what will happen if she and Paul have a child of their own.
E07
Natural History
While arguing, Jamie and Paul wonder about what brought them together. Jamie's convinced it was fate, which annoys Paul. He's also angry that on the first Saturday off he's had in 5 weeks, she's spending time with Fran and Lisa instead of him.
E08
Surprise
Jamie and Paul are separated en route to her surprise birthday celebration.
E09
A Pair of Hearts
Ira's estranged wife sets up a free casino weekend for him---so she can get him to sign the divorce papers.
E10
It's a Wrap
Lou tampers with Paul's film; Jamie lacks direction.
E11
Edna Returns
A case study of Lisa's problems in her shrink's book points the finger at an "overbearing" sister.
E12
Paul is Dead
The death of someone else named Paul Buchman affects Paul---and his credit rating.
E13
Same Time Next Week
The Buchmans endure two months of virtual separation because of Paul's out-of-town film shoot.
E14
The Late Show
Paul and Jamie try to keep secret what each knows about Fran and Ira.
E15
Virtual Reality
Paul invests in a virtual-reality system.
E16
Cold Feet
Paul and Jamie recall the day they moved in together and Paul proposed.
E17
Instant Karma
Paul believes bad luck will follow Jamie's ill-gotten gain, but he's the one who suffers.
E18
The Tape
Paul inadvertently returns a revealing home video to the rental store.
E19
Love Letters
Love letters written by former tenants tell a story that seems to be parallel to that of Jamie and Paul.
E20
The Last Scampi
Jamie and Paul refuse to take sides regarding an incident between their moms, while Murray has mother problems of his own.
E21
Disorientation
Fran, Lisa and Ira join Paul's race to cover up the fact that he forgot to mail Jamie's class registration.
E22
Storms We Cannot Weather
Fran's estranged husband interrupts her blind date.
E23
Up All Night
The Buchmans accidentally lock themselves out of their apartment when Jamie has trouble sleeping because Paul mistakenly makes her tea and doesn't realize it's not decaf.
E24
With This Ring... (1)
Paul loses his wedding ring the day before his anniversary, and Mark tries a Zen approach to finding it.
E25
With This Ring... (2)
It's Jamie and Paul's 2nd wedding anniversary, and throughout the day people keep asking when they are going to have children causing them to wonder what it will be like.
Season 3 24 episodes
E01
Escape from New York
There's a heat wave in New York City so Paul and Jamie decide to borrow Fran's car and head for the coast for some fried clams.
E02
Home
Rumors of the building going co-op escalates the hostility between the Buchmans and their British neighbors.
E03
Till Death Do Us Part
Jamie wants to scatter her uncle's ashes in a winner's circle, but doing so depends on a long shot.
E04
When I'm Sixty-Four
Wicker moves in with the Buchmans after confessing a flirtation to his wife.
E05
Legacy
Jamie's PR work for her father-in-law leads to a business, but Paul wonders if his career is moving at all.
E06
Pandora's Box
Jamie causes a city-wide blackout when she tries to get free cable in their bedroom; Paul is a finalist for a grant for his new documentary.
E07
The Ride Home
Paul flirts with a professional possibility, while Jamie argues with an ex over who dumped whom.
E08
Giblets for Murray
Paul and Jamie are planning to host their first Thanksgiving dinner, and have invited both sets of parents. They are forced to scramble for a new plan after Murray eats the turkey.
E09
Once More with Feeling
It's chilly in Jamie and Paul's bedroom, even though they insist to each other their lovemaking is hot.
E10
The City
Jamie's had a bad day wants to stay home, but Paul persuades her to go out to meet Ira's new girlfriend. As they struggle to get across town, they are plagued by turbulent encounters with strangers.
E11
Our Fifteen Minutes
PBS asks the Buchmans to film themselves in their apartment for 15 minutes with no cuts for a "slice of life" documentary.
E12
How to Fall in Love
While Jamie and Paul are out testing pick-up techniques, Ira and Jamie's friend Susannah get to know each other.
E13
Mad About You (1)
A flashback to the months before Jamie and Paul's wedding finds them being showered with "help."
E14
Mad About You (2)
With a week to go, the wedding garb doesn't fit, and Paul's sister is separated.
E15
Just My Dog
Murray gets an agent after appearing in a commercial.
E16
The Alan Brady Show
A TV legend agrees to narrate Paul's documentary about TV---but only if his own show gets more mention.
E17
Mad Without You
Jamie goes away for the weekend, and Paul has too much free time and no clue about how his household is run.
E18
Purseona
Paul and Jamie suffer, but an oblivious Lisa blooms after she inadvertently switches purses with Jamie.
E19
Two Tickets to Paradise
The Buchmans spin a web of lies when they pose as Paul's parents to take a nonrefundable trip booked by Burt and Sylvia.
E20
Money Changes Everything
Ira's offered an interest-free loan from his now widowed---and wealthy---ex-wife.
E21
Cake Fear
Ira and his date fight as Paul's birthday party, prompting Paul to have flashbacks to some of the disasters that have ruined his birthday in previous years.
E22
My Boyfriend's Back
A client has Jamie working with her former beau, who's created a nasty comic-book character that looks like her.
E23
Up in Smoke (1)
The Buchmans struggle to find the perfect anniversary gift and discover that the newsstand where they met has burned down.
E24
Up in Smoke (2)
When the newsstand where they met burns down on their anniversary, we get a glimpse of what life for Paul and Jamie could have been like if they had never met.
Season 4 24 episodes
E01
New Sleep-Walking PLUS
Jamie is glowing after a passionate night, which Paul apparently slept through.
E02
The Parking Space
Though the Buchmans have no car, Paul convinces Jamie that the purchase of a parking space in their building is an investment in their future.
E03
The Test
A magazine's "marriage-happiness test" affords the Buchmans the chance to reminisce (via flashbacks). Included: reflections on their first meeting; in-laws; Murray; Paul's venture into virtual reality; irritating personal habits.
E04
The Good, the Bad and the Not-So-Appealing
After watching Martha Stewart, Paul's mother decides to have everybody tag things they want of hers after she dies and Jamie tries to use this time to cultivate a relationship with her.
E05
I Don't See It
Paul fears his past tangle with a bureaucrat may cost Jamie a job with the mayor.
E06
Yoko Said
Paul works on a film with Yoko Ono.
E07
An Angel for Murray
Paul and Jamie feel like Murray is being neglected when they are too busy with work, so they and hire a professional dog walker to care for him; Paul becomes convinced that Murray likes the new dog walker better than him.
E08
The Couple
Paul lies to Ira to socialize with a couple who, it turns out, aren't all that truthful themselves.
E09
New Year's Eve
Career duties keep Jamie and Paul apart on New Year's Eve for the first time.
E10
Ovulation Day
Tensions mount as the Buchmans await the best time for Jamie to conceive. But their first available moment is interrupted by Paul's family.
E11
Get Back
One of Jamie's professional duties falls to Paul when a back injury leaves her flat on the floor.
E12
Dream Weaver
Jamie and Paul dream that Paul kisses his boss.
E13
Hot and Cold
The Buchman's apartment alternates between sweltering hot and freezing cold; Ira disappears after incurring a $4,000 gambling debt resulting in Paul and Jamie ending up in jail.
E14
Fertility
Jamie tries an odorous stew to increase her fertility; Paul worries about being "the last Buchman."
E15
Everybody Hates Me
Ira blames Paul when his romance hits the skids, but the problem really lies with Ira; Jamie dyes her hair brown.
E16
Do Me a Favor
Ira hopes to impress his girlfriend by getting her an autographed photo of Mayor Giuliani; Paul gets a fancy new camera; an innocent photo results in Jamie accidentally blackmailing her boss.
E17
The Glue People
Against his better judgment, Paul directs a mayoral-campaign spot for Jamie's boss.
E18
The Sample
Paul decides to procure the sample for his fertility checkup at home rather than in the hospital. But getting the sample to the hospital on time proves problematic.
E19
The Procedure
Paul is torn when Jamie is in the hospital for a minor procedure to determine if she can get pregnant at the same time he's required to be at a business meeting when his job is on the line.
E20
The Weed
Though Paul blames corporate tampering, it could be his uncompromising perfectionism that's hampering his latest film. Jamie also has a crisis at work, regarding her boss and a reputed mobster.
E21
The Award
Paul's film is nominated for an award, but Jamie has to coax him to attend the ceremony. Then at the last minute, she can't go with him.
E22
The Finale (1)
Conflicting family obligations fall on the same day, but that's the least of the reasons why Jamie tells Paul "we have to talk."
E23
The Finale (2)
The Buchmans pretend all's well when they visit Paul's parents to iron out the party schedules.
E24
The Finale (3)
Things come to a head between Jamie and Paul at Lisa's engagement party.
Season 5 24 episodes
E01
Dr. Wonderful
Paul's sister takes offense when Paul and Jamie hesitate to use her girlfriend, Joan, as their gynecologist. Meanwhile, Debbie prepares to introduce Joan to her mother.
E02
The Grant
Paul gets a grant to produce the film of his choice, but can't decide on the subject until he visits his uncle; Jamie struggles to give up coffee during her pregnancy.
E03
Therapy
Jamie and Paul see a therapist and find all's not as well as they thought. On top of that, both have problems on the job.
E04
The Clip Show
Paul and Jamie talk to their unborn child explaining life, playing music and telling the baby things about themselves featuring clips from past episode.
E05
Burt's Building
Some memories are hazy, others vivid, as Paul and his father visit their old neighborhood for Paul's film about their family.
E06
Jamie's Parents
Jamie's parents visit to announce they're taking their dream trip, and Paul nervously prepares for conversation with his father-in-law.
E07
Outbreak
Paul and Jamie decide Thanksgiving is the perfect time to announce their impending parenthood to family and friends, but the news starts to spread beyond their control.
E08
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Paul's hesitant to have sex with the pregnant Jamie, but a particular food affects her as an aphrodisiac. And estrogen therapy causes a similar renaissance for Paul's mother.
E09
The Gym
Jamie gives a homeless bookseller a pass to Paul and Ira's health club.
E10
Chicken Man
Jamie feels threatened by a new assistant that Brockwell has brought in to help while Jamie is pregnant; Paul auditions voice actors to narrate his film.
E11
The Recital
Paul is upset that the Buchmans' therapist is charging them more than Fran.
E12
The Handyman
The Buchmans' handyman comes between Lisa and her fiancé, who's just invested in Paul's film.
E13
Astrology
The Buchmans regret promising to name their unborn child after Paul's uncle, if it's a boy.
E14
The Penis
Speculation about a dying Buchman's last words unlocks a number of family rumors and secrets.
E15
Citizen Buchman
When doctor's orders confine Jamie to bed on a day when the apartment has no heat, Sylvia visits unannounced and Nat decides to kidnap Murray.
E16
Her Houseboy, Coco
Nat's sister is an "astrological counselor" who predicts change for Lisa and heartbreak for Ira. She also concludes that Jamie is a chronic liar, and that prompts Nat to quit.
E17
On the Road
Feeling neglected during the planning of Jamie's baby shower, Paul asks Ira and Marvin to take a road trip.
E18
The Cockatoo
Jamie suspects there's a plot to undermine her boss; a cockatoo perches in the Buchmans' apartment.
E19
The Touching Game
Jamie's size makes her more of a hindrance than a help at Paul's cousin's coffeehouse; Paul and Ira erroneously assume a large woman is pregnant.
E20
The Dry Run
A past incident between Jamie and Sylvia resurfaces and holds up Paul's film; the Buchmans' birthing coach kicks them out of class for not doing their homework.
E21
Guardianhood
The Buchmans are having trouble trying to figure out who they should ask to be the guardian for their baby and are forced to listen to the problems of ditsy waitress Ursula.
E22
The Feud
Jamie gets caught in the crossfire when the feuding grandmothers-to-be begin fighting over the cribs they bought.
E23
The Birth (1)
As Jamie's due date approaches, she has several false alarms, including one at a film festival, where filmmaker Michael Moore praises Paul's movie "Buchman."
E24
The Birth (2)
Hospital patient Bruce Willis gives birthing tips as he leads Paul on a furtive route to the maternity ward.
Season 6 23 episodes
E01
Coming Home
The Buchmans come to question their infant-care abilities after arriving home with their new baby girl. Fortunately, Jamie's mom pitches in.
E02
Letters to Mabel
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.
E03
Speed Baby
A crying Mabel prompts late-night calls alerting all Buchmans, even though doctors have told Paul and Jamie they're overreacting.
E04
Uncle Phil and the Coupons
Uncle Phil is arrested for overuse of coupons; Mabel interviews for preschool; Jamie and Ira keep a secret from Paul.
E05
Moody Blues
Jamie's postpartum depression affects an amateur production directed by Paul and starring his parents.
E06
The Magic Pants
On their first night out since Mabel, Jamie "spot checks" their babysitter while Paul tries to return a magician's pants.
E07
Le Sex Show
The Buchmans' first lovemaking since Mabel's birth is great, until they analyze it with their therapist.
E08
The New Friend
At a WNBA game, Ira makes a play for Rebecca Lobo instead of Jamie and Paul's neighbor, his unofficial date. Meanwhile, a compliment goes to Paul's head; and Jamie cares for four kids at once.
E09
The Conversation
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.
E10
Breastfeeding
Jamie reacts poorly to meeting her mother's gentleman friend, and rejects bottle feeding for Mabel.
E11
Good Old Reliable Nathan
Paul lectures at a film class taught by a professor who was once Jamie's teacher, but not only in the classroom.
E12
Separate Planes
Paul and Jamie fly separately to L.A., he with Mabel, she with new parents and their infant.
E13
Cheating on Sheila
The Buchmans consider changing therapists after meeting a new one at the home of their current shrink, Sheila.
E14
Back to Work
Jamie goes to work for political consultants Mary Matalin and James Carville, but can't bear how much she misses Mabel. Meanwhile, Paul corrects a reporter's error-filled piece on his film "Buchman."
E15
The Second Mrs. Buchman
Jamie learns she is Paul's second wife; Paul umpires for his father's softball game.
E16
The Coin of Destiny
After good tidings result from the Buchmans' flip of a coin, others consult "the coin of destiny" for a variety of decisions.
E17
The Caper
Paul's birthday party is a dull affair, until guests and hosts are suspected of stealing from the Buchmans' neighbors.
E18
The Baby Video
Paul stars in a children's video written by Jamie and frightens the audience.
E19
Fire at Riff's
A fire at Riff's affects Ira's love life, a spat between Joan and Debbie, and Jamie's and Paul's careers.
E20
Mother's Day
Paul plans an elaborate Mother's Day gift for Jamie, but neglects Sylvia, who feigns an injury to get attention.
E21
Paul Slips in the Shower
As he slips in the shower, pivotal events in Paul's life flash before his eyes, including the influences of Jamie and his parents.
E22
Nat & Arley
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.
E23
The Finale
After having stressful workdays, the Buchmans consider child-care help.
Season 7 22 episodes
E01
Season Opener
Out of curiosity, Paul takes Viagra, but Jamie misses their scheduled tryst when she's locked out of her health club wearing only a towel.
E02
A Pain in the Neck
Paul has a tonsillectomy; Lisa mentors a preteen; Mabel says her first word.
E03
Tragedy Plus Time
Jamie's deceased ex wills her all his possessions and sends a videotaped declaration of eternal love.
E04
There's a Puma in the Kitchen
Lisa adopts a cat, whose temperament suggests an ill-bred breed; Jamie finds herself energized by afternoon lovemaking, but Paul is pooped.
E05
The Silent Show
Sheila has the Buchmans stop talking to improve their communication; percussion group Stomp rehearses overhead.
E06
Weekend in L.A.
An agent interested in Paul flies the Buchmans to L.A., where luxurious, baby-free living makes Jamie reluctant to return.
E07
The Thanksgiving Show
The Buchmans' Thanksgiving guest list grows to include Mabel's pediatrician, neighbors Hal and Maggie, Jamie's boss, and waitress Ursula, who are all forced into a cutthroat charades competition between Jamie and Paul.
E08
The Buried Fight
Good deeds and good intentions nonetheless spark raucous rows in the homes of the Buchmans and their neighbors.
E09
Farmer Buchman
The Buchmans covet another child's toy for Mabel; Paul tends the building super's roof garden; Jamie finds Paul's latest film "dull."
E10
Win a Free Car
Ira recruits friends and family to be ringers in his giveaway contest to save his financially strapped store.
E11
The Honeymoon
The Buchmans' honeymoon getaway is upset by the arrival of another couple Jamie fixed up. Meanwhile, housesitter Lisa gets in a major tangle.
E12
Valentine's Day
Paul and Jamie spend an unsettling trial night in a large house in the suburbs.
E13
Virtual Reality II
The Buchmans need Mark McGwire to ensure their investment in a computer that predicts the future; Ira finds a big problem with an otherwise perfect woman.
E14
Uncle Phil Goes Back to High School
Paul and Jamie are forced to play parents when Uncle Phil causes trouble after returning to school after 63 years; Lisa gets breast implants.
E15
Murray at the Dog Show
Their therapist declares the Buchmans "cured," but Jamie doesn't buy it; Murray is entered in a dog show to boost his confidence after a kitten beats him up.
E16
Millennium Bug
Paul fixates on his dream involving a math formula that could potentially solve the Y2K computer bug.
E17
Separate Beds
Paul and Jamie discover the pleasures of sleeping separately; Ira turns Marvin into a pro wrestler.
E18
Stealing Burt's Car
Jamie and Paul plot to steal Burt's old clunker; Ira is reunited with his ex-wife, Marianne.
E19
Paved with Good Intentions
Paul and Jamie decide to tell their families that they love them, a process that's made more difficult when Paul hits Theresa with a car.
E20
The Dirty Little Secret
Paul and Jamie learn they may be distant cousins; Sylvia has a sudden change of heart about her daughter-in-law.
E21
The Final Frontier (1)
A grown-up Mabel reflects on her parents' life, beginning with their 1999 anniversary---when they learn that they're not technically married.
E22
The Final Frontier (2)
Flash forward a number of years. Mabel is a grown film maker, showing a documentary of her parents lives over the last 20 years. Married or not, separated or not, Mabel blames her parents for her own current life.
Season 8 12 episodes
E01
The Kid Leaves
After Paul and Jamie drop off their daughter. Mabel, for her first day of college, it quickly becomes clear that they have very different ideas of what their lives after children will look like.
E02
Restraining Order and Puppies
Mabel forces Jamie to sign a contract limiting contact for the next 48 hours after she makes too many surprise dorm visits.
E03
Body Heat
Time and menopause conspire against Jamie after she decides to get back into the work force; Paul is invited to speak at Mabel's class after promising no one will know they're related.
E04
The Toothpick
Jamie becomes upset when one of her meticulously crafted scrapbooks documenting Mabel's childhood disappears; Ira shocks everyone (himself included) when he asks Lucia to marry him.
E05
Boundaries and Nakedness
Tonya oversees Jamie's sessions as she transitions back into the workplace as a therapist. At the gym, Paul is going through a battle of his own as Mark is upset that Paul refuses to be naked around him.
E06
Monkeys, Lies and Withholding
Paul and Jamie pay a visit to a retirement home to visit his mother, Sylvia, and her new boyfriend; an unexpected visitor walks into Ira's restaurant.
E07
The Will to Live
Paul and Jamie's concerns about mortality and getting their affairs in order are triggered when they attend the funeral of Paul and Ira's childhood friend.
E08
Anderson Cooper and Other Fantasies
When Lisa is double-booked on her celebrity pet-sitting obligations, Jamie volunteers Paul to stay at Anderson Cooper's place, allowing him his first bachelor night in years.
E09
The Cheese Stands Alone
Paul and Jamie are forced to make a tough decision about the future of their home when a wealthy buyer expresses interest in their apartment.
E10
Real Estate for Beginners
Following Sheila's advice, Paul and Jamie head to a marriage boot camp in the Berkshires in hopes of working out their issues.
E11
Erotica and Expulsion
Paul and Jamie help Mabel deal with the fallout after a school experiment does awry; Jamie stumbles upon an unconventional way that Tonya can help Walter overcome his sleepless nights.
E12
Happy Birthday, Bon Voyage, Goodbye for Now
Paul and Jamie try to plan a surprise birthday party for Mabel while she intends to reveal a big surprise of her own.
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