Spin City

Mike and Nikki go to see a relationship counsellor for advice, while the mayor has a run‑in with a group of eighth‑grade schoolchildren during his day. At the same time, Stuart tries to join Carter’s gym as a new member.

The episode ‘These Shoes Were Made for Cheatin’ is a programme presented as an episode and belongs to the comedy‑drama genre. It follows a handful of familiar characters as they navigate a series of intertwined mishaps, delivering the light‑hearted, slice‑of‑life storytelling that the series is built around. In this instalment, Mike and Nikki decide to attend a session with a relationship counsellor, hoping to sort out their issues. At the same time, the town’s mayor finds himself in an unexpected confrontation with a group of eighth‑grade schoolchildren. Meanwhile, Stuart makes an effort to become a member of Carter’s gym. Mike and Nikki’s visit to the counsellor provides the episode’s central domestic thread. The pair sit down with the professional, looking to address the cracks in their partnership and to gain some guidance on how to move forward together. Their interaction is portrayed as a straightforward attempt to mend what’s been strained between them. Elsewhere, the mayor’s run‑in with the pupils turns into a brief but memorable clash, highlighting the occasional absurdity of public life. Simultaneously, Stuart’s attempt to join Carter’s gym adds a touch of personal ambition, as he navigates the process of becoming part of the local fitness scene.