TV series

Ned & Stacey

Name: Ned & Stacey
Released: 1995
Cast: Thomas Haden Church, Debra Messing, Greg Germann, Nadia Dajani, Marcia Cross

1995–1997· 2 seasons★ 7.2Canceled

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

marriage of convenience sitcom

Episodes

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E1 Ned and StaceyNext upSep 11, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
In 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.
Guest stars: Harry Goz (Saul Colbert), Dori Brenner (Ellen Colbert), Allan Wasserman (Clergyman), David Chisum (Ted), Alan Oppenheimer (Spencer Haywood), Tina Arning (Feminist Woman), Eric Drachman (Bartender)
E2 Portrait of a MarriageSep 18, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
To give the impression of a real marriage at a party for his work colleagues, Ned constructs a fictitious history of his relationship with Stacey.
Guest stars: John Getz (Les McDowall), Natalija Nogulich (Bernadette Macdowell), Robert Ridgely (Al Nolan), Kathleen Noone (Patrice Nolan), Leland Orser (Phil), McNally Sagal (Beth), Abidah Viera (Woman-Caterer)
E3 Take My Wife, PleaseSep 25, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
After 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.
Guest stars: Harry Goz (Saul Colbert), Dori Brenner (Ellen Colbert), Simon Templeman (Nigel Davies), Marta Martin (Monique)
E4 Cover StoryOct 2, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
While 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.
Guest stars: John Getz (Les McDowall), Natalija Nogulich (Bernadette Macdowell), Marta Martin (Monique), Helen Geller (Woman)
E5 Model HusbandOct 9, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
When 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.
Guest stars: Harry Goz (Saul Colbert), Dori Brenner (Ellen Colbert), Andrew Arons (Howard Moyer), Gregg Daniel (A.D.)
E6 Saul and Ellen and Ned and StaceyOct 16, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
Stacey realises that Ned's getting too close to her parents and decides to forbid him from spending time with them.
Guest stars: Harry Goz (Saul Colbert), Dori Brenner (Ellen Colbert), Andrew Arons (Howard Moyer), Steven Anderson (Neil), Allison Smith (Veronica)
E7 Here's to You, Mrs. BinderOct 23, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ned falls in love with Mrs. Binder, an older woman who happens to be the best friend of Stacey's mom.
Guest stars: Harry Goz (Saul Colbert), Dori Brenner (Ellen Colbert), Joanna Cassidy (Lucy Binder)
E8 Halloween StoryOct 30, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ned and Stacey visit a Halloween party at their building, and they end up getting closer than they expected.
Guest stars: Harry Goz (Saul Colbert), Dori Brenner (Ellen Colbert), Scott Paetty (Scott), Kimberly Quinn (Rhonda), Marty Rackham (Jack Kiefer), Karla Green (Kid), Jack Johnson (Kid)
E9 Reality CheckNov 13, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
When Stacey's finances take a dive into the worst, Ned offers to help her.
Guest stars: Harry Goz (Saul Colbert), Dori Brenner (Ellen Colbert), Loretta Devine (Mrs. Duncan), Lori Alan (Theresa), Susan Canestro (Diner), Phyllis Timbes (Woman), Olivia Newton-John (Olivia Newton-John), Michele Aimée Moore (Hostess)
E10 Thanksgiving Day MassacreNov 20, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ned, 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.
Guest stars: Harry Goz (Saul Colbert), Dori Brenner (Ellen Colbert), Andrew Arons (Howard Moyer), Susie Essman (Aunt Ceil)
E11 Sleepless in ManhattanDec 4, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ned 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.
Guest stars: Andrew Arons (Howard Moyer), Kevin Meaney (Chuck)
E12 ThreesomeDec 11, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
When 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".
Guest stars: John Slattery (Sam), Bob Bancroft (Larry), Mark Thompson (Gary), Brian Phelps (Earl), Pat Summerall (Pat Summerall (voice)), Nick Busco (Ray)
E13 Accountus InterruptusDec 18, 1995 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ned 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.
Guest stars: John Getz (Les McDowall), Kathy Griffin (Jeannie), Claire Stansfield (Jordan), Eric Drachman (Graham), David Sheinkopf (Bob), Anthony Beninati (Kyle)
E14 New Year's EveJan 1, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
Stacey skips Ned's New Year's Eve party to have a date with a friend, which eventually bothers Ned.
Guest stars: Arthur Malet (Cornelius), John Getz (Les McDowall), Natalija Nogulich (Bernadette Macdowell), John Petlock (Frank Stone), Bibi Besch (Mrs. Porter), Ellen Albertini Dow (Mrs. Porter), Robin Krieger (Fran), Thomas Calabro (Don Morelli)
E15 Paranoia on the 47th FloorJan 8, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
When 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.
Guest stars: James Karen (Patrick Kirkland), John Getz (Les McDowall), Tim Conlon (Clay), Cylk Cozart (Doug)
E16 A Tender TrapJan 15, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
In order to land Stacey a steady job, Ned starts dating a publishing executive only to realise she is a sex-crazed nymphomaniac.
Guest stars: Farrah Forke (Megan Foster), Kimiko Gelman (Kelly)
E17 Promotional RescueJan 22, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
When 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.
Guest stars: James Karen (Patrick Kirkland), John O'Hurley (Kyle Roberts), Hal Fort Atkinson (Jack Slattery)
E18 Friends and LoversFeb 12, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
Stacey meets with an old high school rival and tries to impress her with her relationship with Ned. However, she ends up seducing Ned afterwards.
Guest stars: Ellen Albertini Dow (Mrs. Porter), Lisa Edelstein (Janine)
E19 The Gay CaballerosFeb 19, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ned 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.
Guest stars: Stephen Kearney (Brent Barrow), Victor Alfieri (Carlo)
E20 Gut FeelingFeb 26, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
Despite pain from a temperamental gall bladder, Ned refuses to be hospitalised. That is until his pain leads him to ruin Howard's birthday party.
Guest stars: Andrew Arons (Howard Moyer), Kellen Hathaway (Jimmy), Brooke Garrett (Lila), Peter Kluge (Surgeon), Michele Aimée Moore (Nurse), Iqbal Theba (Doctor)
E21 PalsMar 4, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ned 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.
Guest stars: Jason Bateman (Bobby Van Lowe), Jim Meskimen (Bill), Lyn Alicia Henderson (Camera Assistant)
E22 It Happened One NightMar 11, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
After 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.
Guest stars: Harry Goz (Saul Colbert), Dori Brenner (Ellen Colbert), Kenny Johnston (Joey)
E23 You Bet Your WifeMar 18, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
During a poker game with his friends, Ned bets a night with Stacey, only to lose to his main rival in advertisement.
Guest stars: Brian McNamara (Peter), Bill Macy (Jack), Greg Grunberg (Nick), Tom Silardi (Kevin), David Cowgill (Jim), Barbara Savage (Barbara), Heather McPhaul (Ticket Agent)
E24 The End? (1)Apr 1, 1996 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cameron Watson (Alex Palmer), James Karen (Patrick Kirkland), Fred Sanders (Ken Barnette), Ellen Albertini Dow (Mrs. Porter), Elon Gold (Nick), Beverly Wiles (Frances), Maggie Marshall (Olivia Kirkland), Kirsten Devere (Katherine Barnett)