The Single Guy

Jonathan endures a setup at Matt and Janeane's with a hideous girl, while missing the heavyweight fight on pay-per-view.

GUEST STAR: , Bob Miller, Jim Lampley, John F. O'Donohue, Larry Miller, Olivia d'Abo,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 21-09-1995

Sam fixes Jonathan up with Christie, an expert at all sports. Jonathan's macho competitive streak risks a great relationship. Sam takes secret tennis lessons so he can beat Matt.

GUEST STAR: , Arthur Roberts, Cara Buono, Chris Reed, Mitchell Ryan,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 28-09-1995

Jonathan is forced to scramble when he promises to take his girlfriend to an exclusive French restaurant in a rare 1962 car wth reclusive author J.D. Salinger.

GUEST STAR: , Bruce Kirby, John Kassir, Lauren Bowles, Megan Ward, Peggy Rea, Zaid Farid,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 05-10-1995

Jonathan discovers that women are attracted to a man with a baby when he babysits Sebastian.

GUEST STAR: , Alecia Guzman, Audie England, LaReine Chabut, Mitchell Ryan, Sarah Ann Morris,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 12-10-1995

Jonathan is shocked when he learns that Matt does charity work. He wonders whether he's evil because he has no inclination to do likewise.

GUEST STAR: , Al Ruscio, Alan Blumenfeld, Juanita Jennings, Michael Anthony Cardoza,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 19-10-1995

Jonathan stays with his homosexual neighbors when his apartment requires extensive repairs. He and Janeane's friend Ross go to the theater together, each worried the other is gay.

GUEST STAR: , David Schwimmer, Earl Brown, Mark Harelik, Michael Winters,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 02-11-1995

Jonathan dates 'Danger Girl', a woman who's only excited in dangerous situations. The gang is mugged, causing Janeane to consider moving to Connecticut.

GUEST STAR: , Eric Sharp, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mimi Kennedy,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 09-11-1995

Jonathan takes up with Janeane's sister Paula who's visiting for Thanksgiving. Despite their mutual dislike of each other, they can't stay away.

GUEST STAR: , Illeana Douglas, Jack Black, Lauren Bowles,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 16-11-1995

Jonathan meets the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, she works for his current girlfriend. A greatful client gives Garth Brooks' lucky cowboy hat to Sam, giving him confidence he never knew he had.

GUEST STAR: , Brooke Langton, Caitlin Keats, David Pressman, Jack Black, O'Neal Compton, Rob Mulley, Suzanne Lanza, Viveka Davis,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 07-12-1995

Jonathan pines for Amanda on New Years Eve, after he spies her out with Broadway actor Jamie Barron.

GUEST STAR: , Brooke Langton, John Kassir, Steve Hytner, Steve Paymer, Wendy Gazelle,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 14-12-1995

Jonathan falls for a TV commercial actress, the 'Butter Girl'. He gets an opportunity to meet her, only to find she only speaks French. Oddly enough she goes home with Jonathan, even though they don't understand a word the other says. Trudy throws Sam out when he tells a deeply embarrassing story about her.

GUEST STAR: , Eric Poppick, John Kassir, Lydie Deneir, Lydie Denier, Willie Garson,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 04-01-1996

Jonathan dates a fabulous girl only to discover she's only 19-years-old. Janeane ventures to a tattoo parlor to prove she's still hip and 'with it'. Sam and Trudy house an 'artist' who steals objects and calls it art.

GUEST STAR: , Antwon Tanner, Ashtynn Afenir, Brian Klugman, Cassidy Rae, Dustin Rae, Erl Van Douglas, Jim Metzler, Marshall Bell, Rhonda Bennett, Rick Overton, Robert Borowicz, Tim Haldeman,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 11-01-1996

Jonathan dates Janeane's sister Martha and revels in their no-strings-attached, NY/Washington D.C. relationship. Sam and Janeane decide they're perfect together so try a little matchmaking.

GUEST STAR: , Don Murray, Illeana Douglas, Michael Spound,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 18-01-1996

Jonathan competes with an old college rival to get a famous author's quote on the jacket of his new book.

GUEST STAR: , Conan O'Brien, George Plimpton, Jimmy Breslin, Kevin Tighe, Louis Guss,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 01-02-1996

Manny is fired when the tenant association votes to install a security system. Meanwhile Janeane and Matt's building fires their doorman for sloppy work. Sam borrows money from a fraternity to invest in a 'trapezoid scheme'

GUEST STAR: , André Nemec, Charles Chun, David Wohl, Kevin Weisman, Marie Osmond, Michael Winters, Renée Taylor, Rush Pearson,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 08-02-1996

Jonathan worries that Sam is having an affair with Paula Abdul.

GUEST STAR: , Morgan Hunter, Paula Abdul, Peter Spellos,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 15-02-1996

Jonathan attends the wedding of his college girlfriend. Manny sits on a jury.

GUEST STAR: , Amanda Peet, Brandi Sherwood, Daniel Passer, Donal Logue, Emilio Estevez, James Arone, Leah Lail, Michael Alaimo, Rush Pearson, Russell Moore, Sandra Taylor,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 22-02-1996

Jonathan confronts a columnist after she writes a scathing review of his book. Sam and Trudy try to beat a Three Card Monte dealer, Freaky Lou. Matt tries to write a poem for Janeane for their fifth anniversary.

GUEST STAR: , Andrew Bilgore, Charles Chun, Tony V.,
AUTORE: , Paul Barrose,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 07-03-1996

Jonathan pursues Charlie McCarthy, even following her to Seattle in the hopes of starting a relationship. Meanwhile, Sam, Trudy, Janeane, and Matt discover the sensuous powers of Jonathan's apartment.

GUEST STAR: , Donal Logue, Lauren Bowles, Sandra Taylor,
AUTORE: , Brad Hall, Richard Doctorow,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 14-03-1996

Sam and Trudy watch Sebastian, Matt and Janeane's child, for a night to see if they're ready for parenthood. Sam and Trudy impulsively take Sebastian to Madison Square Garden to see a boxing match and pay the price for their recklessness when they're trapped on the subway.

GUEST STAR: , David Wohl,
AUTORE: , Andrew Gottlieb, John Masius,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 02-05-1996

Jonathan discovers that his dad's new fiancée is one of his old lovers. Meanwhile Sam discovers an old recording that he thinks is by the Beatles.

GUEST STAR: , Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Peter Boyle,
AUTORE: , Andrew Gottlieb,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 09-05-1996

Jonathan plays musical apartments when his building is temporarily closed for asbestos removal and he and Charlie can't bring themselves to move in together. Sam is down when he quits his job and finds out the $9,000 he invested with Matt has evaporated.

GUEST STAR: , Michael DeMay,
AUTORE: , Jay Kogen, Richard Doctorow,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 16-05-1996

Jonathan fears he's the victim of a set-up when he breaks up with a woman with an overly protective family of cops. Trudy tries to buy an illegal Cuban bra.

GUEST STAR: , Andy Buckley, Brian Doyle-Murray, Carlos Oscar, Jack Shearer, Mariska Hargitay, Paul Cassell, Ramon McLane, Reta Rose, Stan Cahill,
AUTORE: , Rachel Sweet,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 19-09-1996

Jonathan is coerced into being the best man at the wedding of a man he hardly knows. The bride confides in Jonathan that she doesn't want to get married and asks Jonathan to tell the groom. Trudy throws out Sam's lucky sneakers.

GUEST STAR: , Arye Gross, Catherine Lloyd Burns, Eric Payno, John Kendall, Richard Riehle, Robin Pearson Rose,
AUTORE: , Gayle Abrams,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 26-09-1996

Jonathan discovers everything falling into place in his life when he writes the Sunday sermons for a dull preacher. Sam suffers from back pain which is alleviated when he attends church. Trudy spends all her time at a firing range.

GUEST STAR: , John Michael Higgins, Julia Montgomery Brown, Lynn Clark, Mark Sivertsen, Saul Stein,
AUTORE: , Bill Rosenthal,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 03-10-1996

Jonathan is a 'kept man', running errands for his new girlfriend in exchange for presents and other perks. Sam obsesses when he finds out that Trudy makes more money than him.

GUEST STAR: , Brant Cotton, Cameron Hall, Joe Sabatino, John Kassir, Kevin Contreras, Mariska Hargitay, Maureen McCormick, Rodney Dangerfield,
AUTORE: , Gayle Abrams,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 10-10-1996

Jonathan and Marie look for employment at a temp agency. Sam hides the truth from Trudy when he visits a strip club.

GUEST STAR: , Brad Grunberg, Fred Sanders, Joe Liss,
AUTORE: , Andrew Gottlieb,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 17-10-1996

While riding the subway on his way to a Halloween costume party, Jonathan meets the girl of his dreams dressed in a Cinderella costume. Jonathan places an ad in the newspaper and rides the subway to find her again. Russell studies for a law exam.

GUEST STAR: , Bari Willerford, David Doty, Julie Benz, Silas Weir Mitchell, Tajana Patitz,
AUTORE: , Rachel Sweet, Stephen Godchaux,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 31-10-1996

Trudy hires Jonathan to deliver an art exhibit, The Virgin, by Carl Gannon (ep #12). It turns out 'the virgin' is a beautiful woman. Jonathan desperately tries to make the delivery without damaging the goods. Sam and Marie make special effects for a B-movie.

GUEST STAR: , Cristi Conaway, Jeffrey Combs, Mariska Hargitay, Rick Overton, Spencer Beglarian, Tracy Douglas,
AUTORE: , Bill Rosenthal,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 07-11-1996

Jonathan takes Marie out on her wedding anniversary. Trudy's parents visit, giving Sam conniptions. Trudy has dinner with her first true love.

GUEST STAR: , Antony Ponzini, Chao-Li Chi, Dana Ashbrook, David Valcin, Eric Michael Zee, Irene Tsu,
AUTORE: , Richard Doctorow,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 14-11-1996

Jonathan hosts a Thanksgiving party with special guest Davy Jones, who's considering Jonathan to co-write his biography. Marie tries to deal with surprise guest, ex-husband Ricky.

GUEST STAR: , Davy Jones, Eric Saiet, Gerry Bamman, John Vickery, Mark Harelik, Maury Sterling, Michael Winters, Robert Mailhouse,
AUTORE: , Andrew Gottlieb,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 21-11-1996

Jonathan accidentally stabs his mother with a kitchen knife, sending her to the hospital. Russell is obsessed with a big tipper.

GUEST STAR: , John Mendoza, Ken Marino, Linda Hawkins, Suzanne Pleshette,
AUTORE: , Stephen Godchaux,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 12-12-1996

Jonathan visits a therapist as part of his New Year's resolution. The therapist urges Jonathan to forsake women until he decides what he really wants with his life. Sam and Trudy agree to work on starting a family.

GUEST STAR: , Al Roker, Albie Selznick, Wendie Malick,
AUTORE: , Bill Rosenthal,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 09-01-1997

Jonathan is shocked when his father completely changes his personality on the eve of his wedding. Sam fears he and Trudy won't be able to adopt due to an incident in his past.

GUEST STAR: , Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Dion Anderson, Marianne Muellerleile, Peter Boyle, Suzanne Pleshette,
AUTORE: , Rachel Sweet, Stephen Godchaux,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 16-01-1997

Jonathan gets an advertising job. Jonathan goes along with new neighbor Dan on an all-night binge against his better judgment.

GUEST STAR: , Andrea C. Robinson, Frankie Pesce, Patricia Belcher, Tom Gallop, Winifred Freedman,
AUTORE: , John Masius,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 23-01-1997

Dan decides to be 'just friends' with Marie. Manny sprains his ankle and moves in with the Sloans, teaching them what a child will be like. Jonathan dates the boss's daughter and has to accept her stupid idea for an advertising campaign.

GUEST STAR: , Jenna Elfman, Keene Curtis, Mara Holguin, Michael Leydon Campbell,
AUTORE: , Gayle Abrams,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 30-01-1997

Jonathan and Dan compete for the love of a woman, Bambi. Trudy forces Sam to throw out his junk.

GUEST STAR: , James Boyce, Molly Shannon, Walker Brandt,
AUTORE: , Richard Doctorow,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 06-02-1997

Jonathan's mother dates his boss. Russell helps Marie rehearse for 'Romeo and Juliet', in the process discovering that they care for one another.

GUEST STAR: , Keene Curtis, Suzanne Pleshette,
AUTORE: , Cody Farley, Suzanne Myers,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 13-02-1997

Trudy and Sam are disappointed when they find their adopted child isn't an infant. Sam's abrasive father visits.

GUEST STAR: , Christopher Riccio, Don Rickles, Jonathan Lipnicki, Marianne Muellerleile,
AUTORE: , Rachel Sweet,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 20-02-1997

Jonathan thinks it is fate when he keeps running into the same woman, until he discovers it's Manny's engaged granddaughter. Jonathan tries to weasel out of it when she calls off her wedding, apparently to marry Jonathan. Dan and Marie have a cross-dressing contest.

GUEST STAR: , Amy Yasbeck, Anthony Diaz-Perez, Carlos Lacamara, Cristofer Borgnine, David DeLuise, Ellen Travolta, Harold Lopez, Myriam Tubert, Paula Marshall, Robert Arevalo, Shirley Pestia,
AUTORE: , Will Gluck,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 26-03-1997

Jonathan is initially excited when a movie company that wants him to adapt his novel into a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio approaches him; however, when it's converted to a movie starring Sinbad as identical twins; he's concerned about his artistic integrity. Sammy plays in a rock group, ""Fantastic Sam and the Toads"" and finds it difficult when Trudy intervenes.

GUEST STAR: , Colton James, Eric Matheny, Keene Curtis, Kristin Davis, Nikki Tyler, Pat Kilbane, Paul Bates, Ron Fassler,
AUTORE: , Cody Jachnuk, Rob Cornick,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 02-04-1997

Sam and Trudy hire an au pair to watch Teddy. They do everything they can to sabotage her dream of being a professional singer when it means losing their immaculate apartment. Dan sues Manny when a water pipe in his apartment bursts.

GUEST STAR: , Christopher Riccio, Erl Van Douglas, Jean Speegle Howard, Lindsey Swearngin, Mary Pat Gleason, Michael Leopard, Michael P. Byrne, Patrick Cranshaw, Tushka Bergen,
AUTORE: , Ben Cardinale, Peter Schneider,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 09-04-1997

The gang travels to Las Vegas to watch Marie portray Cher in a lounge act. Trudy loses thousands of dollars, and Jonathan wakes up from a drunken stupor holding a marriage certificate and wearing a wedding ring.

GUEST STAR: , Diane Delano, Ellen Travolta, Nancy Fish, Nicole Forester,
AUTORE: , Karen Russell,
DATA DELLA PRIMA MESSA IN ONDA 16-04-1997

Charlie leaves Jonathan for Dennis Rodman. TV commercial singer Marie moves into Jonathan's old apartment. Sam has problems with a consultant at the studio.

GUEST STAR: , Dan Butler, Jay Kogen,
AUTORE: , Brad Hall,