The Single Guy
an Episode Guide
by Scott Klobas
Last updated:
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The Single Guyan Episode Guide
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| aired from: Sep 1995 to: Jul 1997 | 44 eps | NBC | 30 min | stereo | closed captioned |
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Jonathan Eliot is the focal point of this ho-hum sitcom. Surrounded by his friends, all of them married during the first season, Jonathan searched for love (or at least companionship) in nearly every episode.
In its second season, already a Friends-style clone, The Single Guy dumped two of its married characters and added three new single ones, destroying the comparisons between single Jonathan and his married friends.
The Single Guy was a victim of NBC Studios homogenization. NBC-produced sitcoms (Conrad Bloom, Boston Common, Will & Grace) tend to look exactly the same. In the end, The Single Guy was nearly indistinguishable from the rest of the schedule. Critics brought up The Single Guy several times during the 1998 season. 'Where have you gone Jonathan Silverman?', one critic lamented, commenting on the deplorable new television season.
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Jonathan endures a setup at Matt and Janeane's with a hideous girl, while missing the heavyweight fight on pay-per-view.
b: 21 Sep 95 pc: 100101 w: Brad Hall d: Sam Weisman NOTE: Guest actress Olivia d'Abo joins the cast in a different role in the second season.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.
b: 28 Sep 95 pc: 100102 w: Brad Hall d: Sam WeismanJonathan 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.
b: 5 Oct 95 pc: 100104 w: Richard Doctorow d: Sam WeismanJonathan discovers that women are attracted to a man with a baby when he babysits Sebastian.
b: 12 Oct 95 pc: 100106 w: John Masius d: Sam WeismanJonathan is shocked when he learns that Matt does charity work. He wonders whether he's evil because he has no inclination to do likewise.
b: 19 Oct 95 pc: 100103 w: Andrew Gottlieb & Jay Kogen & Steve Paymer d: Sam WeismanJonathan 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.
b: 2 Nov 95 pc: 100105 w: David Kohan & Max Mutchnik d: Sam Weisman NOTE: David Schwimmer crosses over in his role from Friends, which aired immediately before The Single Guy. Schwimmer and Silverman attended school together at Beverly Hills High School (along with fellow studentNicolas Cage).Jonathan dates 'Danger Girl', a woman who's only excited in dangerous situations. The gang is mugged, causing Janeane to consider moving to Connecticut.
b: 9 Nov 95 pc: 100107 w: David Kohan & Max Mutchnik & Richard Doctorow d: Sam WeismanJonathan takes up with Janeane's sister Paula who's visiting for Thanksgiving. Despite their mutual dislike of each other, they can't stay away.
b: 16 Nov 95 pc: 100108 w: Steve Paymer d: Sam WeismanJonathan 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.
b: 7 Dec 95 pc: 100109 w: Jay Kogen d: Sam WeismanJonathan pines for Amanda on New Years Eve, after he spies her out with Broadway actor Jamie Barron.
b: 14 Dec 95 pc: 100110 w: Jay Kogen d: Sam WeismanJonathan 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.
b: 4 Jan 96 pc: 100112 w: Richard Doctorow d: Sam WeismanJonathan 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.
b: 11 Jan 96 pc: 100113 w: Jim McCoulf d: Sam WeismanJonathan 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.
b: 18 Jan 96 pc: 100111 w: Steve Paymer d: Sam WeismanJonathan competes with an old college rival to get a famous author's quote on the jacket of his new book.
b: 1 Feb 96 pc: 100114 w: Richard Doctorow d: Sam WeismanManny 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'.
b: 8 Feb 96 pc: 100115 w: David Kohan & Max Mutchnik d: Sam Weisman NOTE: When Silverman appeared on The Donny and Marie Show, a talk show hosted by Donny and Marie Osmond in December 1998, they briefly chatted about this episode.Jonathan worries that Sam is having an affair with Paula Abdul.
b: 15 Feb 96 pc: 100116 w: Andrew Gottlieb d: Sam WeismanJonathan attends the wedding of his college girlfriend. Manny sits on a jury.
b: 22 Feb 96 pc: 100116 w: Brad Hall d: Sam WeismanJonathan 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.
b: 7 Mar 96 pc: 100117 w: Paul Barrose d: Craig ZiskJonathan 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.
b: 14 Mar 96 pc: 100119 w: Brad Hall & Richard Doctorow d: Craig ZiskSam 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.
b: 2 May 96 pc: 100122 w: Andrew Gottlieb & John Masius d: Craig ZiskJonathan 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.
b: 9 May 96 pc: 100120 w: Andrew Gottlieb d: Craig ZiskJonathan 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.
b: 16 May 96 pc: 100121 w: Richard Doctorow & Jay Kogen d: David Owen Trainor| Back to TOP of Page |
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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.
b: 19 Sep 96 pc: 100203 w: Rachel Sweet d: Craig ZiskJonathan 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.
b: 26 Sep 96 pc: 100201 w: Gayle Abrams d: Craig ZiskJonathan 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.
b: 3 Oct 96 pc: 100204 w: Michael Davidoff & Bill Rosenthal d: Craig ZiskJonathan 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.
b: 10 Oct 96 pc: 100206 w: Gayle Abrams d: Craig ZiskJonathan and Marie look for employment at a temp agency. Sam hides the truth from Trudy when he visits a strip club.
b: 17 Oct 96 pc: 100205 w: Andrew Gottlieb d: Craig ZiskWhile 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.
b: 31 Oct 96 pc: 100207 w: Stephen Godchaux & Rachel Sweet d: Craig ZiskTrudy 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.
b: 7 Nov 96 pc: 100208 w: Michael Davidoff & Bill Rosenthal d: Craig Zisk NOTE: There's nothing worse than an overbearing laugh track on a show with zero laughs..not even a smile.Jonathan takes Marie out on her wedding anniversary. Trudy's parents visit, giving Sam conniptions. Trudy has dinner with her first true love.
b: 14 Nov 96 pc: 100209 w: Richard Doctorow d: Max TashJonathan 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.
b: 21 Nov 96 pc: 100210 w: Andrew Gottlieb d: Alan Myerson NOTE: Davy Jones was, of course, a member of the 60's musical group The Monkees.Jonathan accidentally stabs his mother with a kitchen knife, sending her to the hospital. Russell is obsessed with a big tipper.
b: 12 Dec 96 pc: 100211 w: Stephen Godchaux d: Kim FriedmanJonathan 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.
b: 9 Jan 97 pc: 100212 w: Michael Davidoff & Bill Rosenthal d: Craig Zisk NOTE: The opening sequence reflected the characters New Year's resolutions. Jonathan sits on his bench, dressed as an old man, while the other characters walk past him: Russell graduates from law school; Marie is dressed as a diva; Manny jogs by;, Sam and Trudy walk past with a child. At the end of the sequence, Jonathan wakes up, as if from a nightmare.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.
b: 16 Jan 97 pc: 100213 w: Stephen Godchaux & Rachel Sweet d: Max Tashrc: Dan
Jonathan gets an advertising job. Jonathan goes along with new neighbor Dan on an all-night binge against his better judgment.
b: 23 Jan 97 pc: 100214 w: John Masius s: Andrew Gottlieb & John Masius d: Craig Ziskrc: Dan
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.
b: 30 Jan 97 pc: 100215 w: Gayle Abrams d: Pam Frymanrc: Dan
Jonathan and Dan compete for the love of a woman, Bambi. Trudy forces Sam to throw out his junk.
b: 6 Feb 97 pc: 100216 w: Richard Doctorow d: Craig Ziskrc: Dan
Jonathan's mother dates his boss. Russell helps Marie rehearse for 'Romeo and Juliet', in the process discovering that they care for one another.
b: 13 Feb 97 pc: 100217 w: Suzanne Myers & Cody Farley d: Andrew Tsaorc: Dan
Trudy and Sam are disappointed when they find their adopted child isn't an infant. Sam's abrasive father visits.
b: 20 Feb 97 pc: 100218 w: Rachel Sweet d: Andrew Tsaorc: Dan
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. No, it is not your imagination this is bad television.
b: 26 Mar 97 pc: 100219 w: Will Gluck s: Barbara Hobart d: Craig Zisk NOTE: The opening sequence featured Silverman on a park bench sitting between David Schwimmer (Friends)and Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), shaking hands with them, standing up, walking to a different park bench and sitting between Andy Dick (NewsRadio) and Amy Yasbeck (Wings), symbolizing The Single Guy's move from Thursday night to Wednesday.rc: Dan
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.
b: 2 Apr 97 pc: 100220 w: Rob Cornick & Cody Jachnuk d: Linda Dayrc: Dan
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.
b: 9 Apr 97 pc: 100222 w: Peter Schneider & Ben Cardinale d: Michael Zinbergrc: Dan
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.
b: 16 Apr 97 pc: 100221 w: Karen Russell d: Gail Mancuso NOTE: The opening sequence featured Silverman sitting on a park bench in the middle of a Vegas casino.This episode ends with Jonathan married to Emma. Is The Single Guy single no longer? We'll never know.
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.
b: __ ___ __ pc: 100202 w: Brad Hall d: Craig Zisk NOTE: Any information on the correct airdate? The Library of Congress claims it aired on 19 Sep, the same date as #23, but archived editions of the local newspaper only show one Single Guy airing on that date.Editor's NOTE: One source shows that this episode was scheduled to air on 5 Dec 96, but it was preempted. Another source notes that this episode may have aired on 3 Jul 97. If anyone has any insight, please contact the author of this guide, via the link below.
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