Ned & Stacey
A self-centered ad exec and a liberal journalist enter into a marriage of convenience. He's trying to boost his business image; she likes his apartment.
Cast: Thomas Haden Church, Debra Messing, Greg Germann
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24 episodes
- 1. Ned and StaceyIn order to get a promotion at the advertising agency he works for, Ned Dorsey agrees to enter into a marriage of convenience with journalist Stacey Colbert, who is desperate to move out of her parents house.CC25minSep 11, 1995
- 2. Portrait of a MarriageTo give the impression of a real marriage at a party for his work colleagues, Ned constructs a fictitious history of his relationship with Stacey.CC25minSep 18, 1995
- 3. Take My Wife, PleaseAfter accidentally meeting a handsome British guy, Stacey starts dating him. When she tries to tell him about her fake marriage with Ned, he gets the impression that they're having a real affair.CC25minSep 25, 1995
- 4. Cover StoryWhile looking for material for her next article, Stacey receives compromising information regarding one of Ned's biggest clients. After consulting with him, she writes a scathing expose about the client which ends up harming Ned.CC25minOct 2, 1995
- 5. Model HusbandWhen Ned hires a gorgeous supermodel for a pick-up truck ad, she ends up getting real close to Eric. When this worries Amanda, Eric decides to take a stand for himself.CC25minOct 9, 1995
- 6. Saul and Ellen and Ned and StaceyStacey realises that Ned's getting too close to her parents and decides to forbid him from spending time with them.CC25minOct 16, 1995
- 7. Here's to You, Mrs. BinderNed falls in love with Mrs. Binder, an older woman who happens to be the best friend of Stacey's mom.CC25minOct 23, 1995
- 8. Halloween StoryNed and Stacey visit a Halloween party at their building, and they end up getting closer than they expected.CC25minOct 30, 1995
- 9. Reality CheckWhen Stacey's finances take a dive into the worst, Ned offers to help her.CC25minNov 13, 1995
- 10. Thanksgiving Day MassacreNed, Stacey, Eric, and Amanda visit the Colberts for a Thanksgiving Day diner. However, a snow storm and other mishaps leads them into a series of family disagreements and disappointments.CC25minNov 20, 1995
- 11. Sleepless in ManhattanNed gives Stacey some illegal help to buy a new bed, by bribing the salesman. However, Stacey finds herself unable to sleep in it due to the guilt for Ned's actions.CC25minDec 4, 1995
- 12. ThreesomeWhen Amanda stumbles with Sam, a friend of her, she introduces him to Ned and Stacey. After knowing about their arrangement, both Ned and Stacey find themselves fighting for Sam's attention as a "buddy" and as a "boyfriend".CC25minDec 11, 1995
- 13. Accountus InterruptusNed is bound to sleep with a powerful and sexy client. However, Stacey objects arguing the humiliation it poses with the clients he wants her to impress.CC25minDec 18, 1995
- 14. New Year's EveStacey skips Ned's New Year's Eve party to have a date with a friend, which eventually bothers Ned.CC25minJan 1, 1996
- 15. Paranoia on the 47th FloorWhen Ned's agency hires Clay, a young and smart executive, to work with him, Ned finds himself worried that he might be trying to take his place.CC25minJan 8, 1996
- 16. A Tender TrapIn order to land Stacey a steady job, Ned starts dating a publishing executive only to realise she is a sex-crazed nymphomaniac.CC25minJan 15, 1996
- 17. Promotional RescueWhen Eric's boss retires, Amanda convinces Ned to speak in favour of Eric with their boss. As a result, Eric gets the job, but only to have Ned trying to coerce him into some budget gymnastics.CC25minJan 22, 1996
- 18. Friends and LoversStacey meets with an old high school rival and tries to impress her with her relationship with Ned. However, she ends up seducing Ned afterwards.CC25minFeb 12, 1996
- 19. The Gay CaballerosNed enjoys a good relationship with his client, gay fashion designer Brent Barrow, who invites the Dorseys and the Moyers to his restaurant and takes Stacey and Amanda shopping at his warehouse. While helping Stacey put away her new clothes, he notices that she and Ned sleep in separate bedrooms. Stacey tells them that they have an arrangement. Brent says he understands but wrongly assumes she means Ned is gay. Later Eric and Ned arrive at Brent's Mardi Gras party before their wives and notice that only men are in attendance. Ned is eager to correct any misunderstanding with Brent and he tells him that he's straight. Brent assumes Ned is in denial about his sexuality and is ready to quit doing business with him, so Ned now tries to tell him that he is gay after all and in love with Eric. By the time Stacey and Amanda arrive at the party, Ned and Eric have done such a bad job of acting gay that Brent is sure that Ned is truly straight.CC25minFeb 19, 1996
- 20. Gut FeelingDespite pain from a temperamental gall bladder, Ned refuses to be hospitalised. That is until his pain leads him to ruin Howard's birthday party.CC25minFeb 26, 1996
- 21. PalsNed is forced to work with Bobby Van Lowe, a hot and young actor that has to make some PSA's. When he comments he is looking for an apartment, Ned recommends Amanda, but finds himself in the middle of trouble when Bobby makes a pass at Amanda.CC25minMar 4, 1996
- 22. It Happened One NightAfter a series of fights, Amanda unknowingly convinces Stacey to move out of Ned's house. As she returns to her parents, both she and Ned find themselves receiving the unexpected advice from the Colberts.CC25minMar 11, 1996
- 23. You Bet Your WifeDuring a poker game with his friends, Ned bets a night with Stacey, only to lose to his main rival in advertisement.CC25minMar 18, 1996
- 24. The End? (1)Ned and Stacey agree to find a date for each other. Although Stacey's choice ends up being disastrous for Ned, she falls in love with Alex, a friend of Ned. However, her new romance ends up jeopardising Ned's career and their marriage arrangement.CC25minApr 1, 1996
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Ned & Stacey
★ 7.2/1019952 seasons35 episodesCanceled
A self-centered ad exec and a liberal journalist enter into a marriage of convenience. He's trying to boost his business image; she likes his apartment.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Michael J. Weithorn
