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The Mind of the Married Man
2001 - 2002 8.1 (8 votes) 2 Seasons
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Genres
Drama Comedy
Networks
HBO
Created By
Mike Binder

The Mind of the Married Man

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Producer: Mike Binder

Top 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

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2001)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
2001-09-23

A married Chicago newspaper reporter struggles with sexual temptation when he hires a beautiful assistant.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: The Secret of the Universe
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: The God of Marriage
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Time On The Lake
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Anywhere, Anytime
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Wonderful News
2001-10-28

Donna discovers that she might be pregnant. Meanwhile, Doug's visiting mother-in-law affects his sex life.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Just Thinking of You
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: When We Were Nice
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Lay Down Dancing
2001-11-18

Micky sees a problem when Jake begins to flirt with Missy, but an impulsive solution only deepens his guilt.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Cold Splash of Truth
2001-11-25

Micky considers telling Donna about his extramarital excursion. Despite Doug's wishes, Carol returns to her career.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2002)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Peter Pan
2002-09-15

Feeling guilty about his extramarital behavior, Micky is determined to become a new man. Micky's wife Donna wants to get their son, Bobby, into a posh preschool and schedules a playdate for Micky to take him to.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: The Cream of the Crop
2002-09-22

Micky has a problem programming his TiVo and wonders if it's a metaphor for his relationship with his mind; Donna considers her role as a parent; and Jake leads Micky to a startling discovery about preschool.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: The Plan
2002-09-29

Donna rethinks her career and considers becoming a full-time mother; Jake continues to pursue Missy; and Randall teaches the youngsters a few things about cards.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Full-Time Mom
2002-10-06

Donna decides the family needs to start attending church; Jake is nearly caught with Missy; and Micky reacquaints himself with a face from the past.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: 20/20
2002-10-13

The anniversary party of Doug's parents causes everyone to evaluate their relationships with their own parents; Doug buys Carol a mysterious brand of coffee; and Micky has an eye exam with a beautiful optometrist.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: The Perfect Babysitter
2002-10-20

Micky reluctantly agrees to begin therapy; the Nelsons debate whether to buy a new car or remodel their kitchen; and Jake continues his pursuit of Missy.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: The Corvette
2002-10-27

Micky thinks a new baby will remedy their marital problems, but Donna has her own solution; Carol gets angry when Doug buys a Corvette against her wishes; and Bianca suspects an intimate relationship between Jake and Missy.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: The Pony Ride
2002-11-03

Micky plans a surprise party for his boss Randall to get back in his good graces, but finds himself distracted by a new dilemma at home before the party can even begin.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: A Hard Pill to Swallow
2002-11-10

Micky starts to see progress in therapy, but finds his relationship with Donna tested; Jake finally runs out of alibis with Bianca; and Carol decides to trade in Doug's Corvette.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Never Stop
2002-11-17

In the season finale, Micky suggests couples therapy in hopes of drawing Donna back into their marriage. And after a few nights on Slayton's couch, Jake tries to talk his way back into Bianca's life.

Runtime: 30 min

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