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The Mind of the Married Man

The Mind of the Married Man

TV-MA2001•30m•8.1/10
DramaComedy

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8.1/10(8)

The Mind of the Married Man is a television series that ran on the HBO network for two seasons consisting of twenty episodes between September 2001 and November 2002. The story attempts to focus on the challenges of modern-day married life from a male perspective. The show drew mixed reviews from critics, but was popular with a loyal audience. After creator/star Mike Binder went on to find success with the 2005 theatrical film The Upside of Anger there was talk of bringing back a third season which Binder had already written. The third season never materialized and as yet only the first season has been released on DVD. The theme song was the title song of the musical I Love My Wife, written by Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart.

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Production

Sunlight Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 23, 2001

Last Aired

November 17, 2002

Networks

HBO

Created By

Mike Binder

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Pilot
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2001-09-23
A married Chicago newspaper reporter struggles with sexual temptation when he hires a beautiful assistant.
The Secret of the Universe
E2
The Secret of the Universe
Air date: 2001-09-29
Micky's not pleased when Donna asks Missy out to lunch. Doug offers Micky self-help marriage videotapes and shares his well-guarded secrets of the universe.
The God of Marriage
E3
The God of Marriage
Air date: 2001-10-07
Micky gets upset with Donna over a Three Stooges joke; Jake ends his affair with Ilene; Doug tries to limit his wife's spending; and Jake takes Micky to a massage parlor.
Time On The Lake
E4
Time On The Lake
Air date: 2001-10-14
While Micky and Donna search for a hobby, the guys enlist Jake to find out whether a man has become bored with his beautiful wife.
Anywhere, Anytime
E5
Anywhere, Anytime
Air date: 2001-10-21
Donna gives Micky a pager, known as the ""electronic tether."" Meanwhile, Jake's jilted girlfriend threatens to talk to his wife about their affair.
Wonderful News
E6
Wonderful News
Air date: 2001-10-28
Donna discovers that she might be pregnant. Meanwhile, Doug's visiting mother-in-law affects his sex life.
Just Thinking of You
E7
Just Thinking of You
Air date: 2001-11-04
Mikey and Donna start to remodel their kitchen—and their marriage. The prostitute Jake sees retires. And work forces Doug to skip Carol's birthday celebration.
When We Were Nice
E8
When We Were Nice
Air date: 2001-11-11
Increased tension in the Barnes household forces Micky to re-evaluate his feelings toward his assistant; Doug's back problems remind him of the good old days.
Lay Down Dancing
E9
Lay Down Dancing
Air date: 2001-11-18
Micky sees a problem when Jake begins to flirt with Missy, but an impulsive solution only deepens his guilt.
Cold Splash of Truth
E10
Cold Splash of Truth
Air date: 2001-11-25
Micky considers telling Donna about his extramarital excursion. Despite Doug's wishes, Carol returns to her career.

Cast

Mike Binder

Mike Binder

Micky Barnes

Sonya Walger

Sonya Walger

Donna Barnes

Jake Weber

Jake Weber

Jake Berman

Taylor Nichols

Taylor Nichols

Doug Nelson

Ivana Miličević

Ivana Miličević

Missy

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