Seasons & Episodes
Back Issues
Magazine owner Jack Gallo makes peace with his estranged daughter when she asks him for monetary help--and lands a job a
The Devil and Maya Gallo
On her first day at work, Maya decides to do a hard-hitting story on child labor overseas, while Jack tries to distract
Secretary's Day
Dennis experiences an identity crisis on Secretary's Day, while Nina tries to lift her spirits.
Nina's Birthday
Maya discovers that organizing a birthday party for Nina is no cause for celebration.
In Your Dreams
Maya's life becomes a nightmare when her co-workers discover that she's had a sex dream involving Elliott.
Lemon Wacky Hello
Jack returns from China with exotic and mysterious candy that has strange effects on the staff.
The Experiment
Determined to prove that good-looking people have an unfair advantage in the job market, Maya concocts an experiment. Sh
The Assistant
Maya's new assistant Cindy is certainly eager, but also incompetent, and Maya's work suffers because of it. Jack wants t
Old Boyfriends
Jack has a slight problem with Maya's new boyfriend: he's the same age as Jack. When he voices his disapproval to Maya,
La Cage
At first, Elliott's attempts to warn Finch about dating his ex-girlfriend, supermodel Nikki Elston, seem like just jealo
King Lear Jet
Jack has two tickets to a London performance of King Lear, but when he is forced to cancel his plans, he is forced to de
My Dinner with Woody
Maya's fantasy piece about a dinner with Woody Allen brings notice from a lot of people--including Woody Allen himself,
Twice Burned
Jack desperately wants to get his daughter Hannah a spot in the prestigious Woodbridge School, but there's one slight pr
Sweet Charity
Maya's attempts to get her coworkers involved in her favorite charity are met with overwhelming indifference. Only after
Jesus, It's Christmas
At Maya's urging, the gang agrees to forego the usual gift-giving tradition and pool their money into a donation for som
Elliott the Geek
When his favorite high school teacher dies, Elliott at first sees the memorial service as an opportunity to flaunt his f
Sewer!
The arrival of Maya's old college roommate Erin leads to an incredibly crazy situation. Maya tries to compete with her f
In the Company of Maya
When Maya develops a crush on a writer she works with, she isn't quite sure how to handle the situation. Believing he li
Pass the Salt
A surprise visit from his fireman father leaves Finch puzzled, since the two had always been emotionally distant from on
The Walk
What starts out as a normal, everyday office meeting turns into a huge enigma when the easygoing Jack suddenly loses his
Nina in the Cantina
When Maya scores an interview with legendary rocker Nick Hewitt, a flood of memories is triggered for Nina of the affair
College or Collagen
Mentoring seems to be going really well for Maya- her protege; Karey is doing fabulously in her first year of college. H
Nina's Bikini
It's a day to celebrate for Nina: her famous bikini is about to be put on display in the Model Cafe, a sort of Hard Rock
The Kiss
It all starts out innocently. In order to help Elliott get a great deal on an apartment, Maya agrees to pose with him as
Bravefinch
Finch's complaints about doing petty errands bring an unexpected response from Jack- he hires a personal assistant, Kenn
Jack's Old Partner
While writing his memoirs, Jack suddenly contracts a horrible case of writer's block. He then realizes why- he has come
Amblushed
When Jack sends Maya in his place to an NYU forum on Women in the Media, she sees it as an opportunity to speak up for t
The Emperor
Maya and Finch attend designer Oscar Milos's fashion show using Nina's tickets. At the party, a drunken Maya makes some
Rescue Me
An ordinary office blood drive turns into a storytelling session, as Finch, Elliott, and Nina relate to queasy donor May
Eve of Destruction
Maya's mother visits the magazine and promptly becomes embroiled in a battle for a painting with Jack. Meanwhile, a new
War and Sleaze
Maya senses trouble when Nina proposes a double date for the two of them. She is proved right when her date, after throw
What the Teddy Bear Saw
Jack enlists Finch to stop off at his house and check up on his new nanny. However, Finch ends up having sex ("Twice!")
Steamed
Jack wants the tenants on the floor above Blush to move. Maya is taken in by Finch's lie that he wants them to move so h
The Mask
Halloween is no treat for Maya when Finch gets her to wear an embarrassing costume to the office. Luckily, she meets her
Funny Girl
Not impressed with Maya's lame attempt to play a prank on him, Finch claims that women just aren't as good at practical
Two Girls for Every Boy
Finch is convinced that a model likes him, only it turns out that she likes Maya instead. He sets out to create the ulti
The Withholder
Finch returns from Jamaica after a failed attempt at romance with Courtney, who played him, as it turns out. Elliott ste
Puppetmaster
Maya's coworkers find it strange when she begins dating Steven, the host of a children's puppet show. As far as she's co
The List
Jack fears for his reputation when he falls to #100 on the Power 100 list. Nina's idea to improve his standing by sendin
How Nina Got Her Groove Back
Nina gets into a catfight with modeling rival Margo Langhorne, then becomes upset when Margo decides to retire from mode
How the Finch Stole Christmas
Finch sneaks a look at the office Christmas presents and is disappointed by his when he discovers that it's not what he
Slow Donnie
Jack and Finch discover a pneumonic-message system in the wall. Meanwhile, Elliott invites Maya to his house for his ""s
A Spy in the House of Me
When Maya's first love John Kenny pops back into town, she becomes as happy as she's ever been, as the two find their ol
Lies & Dolls
Maya becomes smitten with a United States Senator, but loses him to Nina through a series of deceptions on Nina's part.
Nina Sees Red (1)
Red Finch is visiting and Dennis is trying to avoid him because of his father's recent divorce. Elliott is excited about
Nina Sees Red (2)
Finch takes the news of the engagement quite badly. Not only is he concerned for his father's well-being, the prospect o
Hostess to Murder
Maya's attempt to host a murder mystery party is plagued with problems. Elliott wants to ditch the party for an Armani g
Toy Story
As a prank, Finch switches the cards on two of Elliott's birthday gifts: those from Maya and Persky. As a result, Elliot
Miss Pretty
Maya decides that since the new Miss Pretty column is so good, she will do a column on Miss Pretty. Finch then informs h
Maya's Nude Photos
Maya's enrollment in a photography class causes problems on multiple levels between her and Elliott. Elliott takes an im
And the Femmy Goes To...
The nominations for the annual Femmy awards are in and Maya, Nina and Elliott are nominated, while Finch isn't even invi
Softball
The staff prepares for the annual softball game against the magazine Cosmo. Jack hires Steve Garvey, so that he can play
Shaking Private Trainer
Jack vows to get in shape after throwing his back out playing with Hannah and hires a personal trainer who used to be a
Nina's Choice
After yet another relationship goes sour, Nina realizes that her lack of romantic success is probably due to her tendenc
The Odd Couple (1)
Finch is very frustrated when an old nemesis, Barry, shows up one day to gloat over his success. Not only does Barry own
The Odd Couple (2)
Finch announces the engagement at the office, but it takes several minutes to make everyone believe it. When they finall
A Divorce to Remember
Finch and Adrienne return from a wonderful honeymoon in Tahiti, but upon their return, Finch is hit with a hard dose of
When Nina Met Elliott
A planned Blush article on lost loves leads everyone to reminisce about their own lost loves. The saddest story belongs
Blackmail Photographer
Finch is upset because Adrienne is in Europe modeling and it's his first weekend away from her. Maya tries to convince N
Finch Gets Dick
Adrienne's hand-model friend tries to make Finch look like a jealous husband. Nina does community service.
Jack Vents
Nina discovers that she can overhear Jack's private therapy sessions and blackmails him into using the company limo. May
Hello Goodbye
Finch realizes that he and Adrienne are very different from one another and begins to doubt their marriage. Meanwhile, J
An Axe to Grind
Finch is in denial about his divorce and Nina's reporter friend wants to turn it into a major news story. Elliott introd
First Date
Finch tries to find a new model girlfriend. Maya and Elliott try to decide what to do about their kiss. Maya proposes a
Love is in the Air
Jack and Maya run into his ex-wife Roberta on an airplane to Paris. Jack desperately tries to convince her to marry her
Jack Gets Tough
With Jack's autobiography out on shelves, a problem is discovered: he claims to have beat up Robert Conrad, only because
Prescription for Love
Finch has been sleeping at the office. Elliott's new girlfriend is a cover girl AND student at Yale medical school. Nina
When Nina Met Elliott's Mother
Maya and Jack accidentally kill Finch's cat but feel pretty guilty when he has it stuffed and sits it on his desk. Nina'
Dial 'N' for Murder
Nina reluctantly meets with her former agent, Catherine. Catherine wants Nina's help with a suicide attempt. But after s
Paradise by the Dashboard Light (1)
A few weeks have passed since Elliott and Kaylene started dating, and the two are starting to get extremely close. A lit
Tea & Secrecy (2)
Elliott doesn't want to tell the office about his new relationship with Maya, while she is quite anxious to. They try to
The Pirate of Love
While attending one of Nina's sex addict therapy sessions, Finch overhears ex-wife Adrienne telling the story of a recur
With Thee I Swing
Jack worries over what to get Donald Trump for his birthday; the two share the same one and Trump always gets him a bett
Blackjack
Jack discovers a young black man masquerading as his son in an attempt to gain important business contacts. Elliott and
Blinded by the Right
With the Citizens for Morality protesting about Blush's explicit covers, Nina wants to help. Jack turns her down but cha
Hot Nights in Paris
Finch, desperately seeking an apartment, convinces Maya to move in with Elliott. But when the two fight on their first n
When Nina Met Her Parents
Nina worries when her biological parents come to visit. A blood test proves that she is not their daughter but she lies
Finch on Ice
Finch's former figure skating partner visits and asks for him for help coaching her and her new partner. Maya bleaches h
A&E Biography: Nina Van Horn
"Nina Van Horn: Trouble Be Thy Name" features clips from her blaxploitation movie "Foxy Trouble" with Bernie Casey, her
Fast Times at Finchmont High
Finch goes undercover at a high school and winds up becoming incredibly popular, and having the head cheerleader ask him
Hit the Road, Jack
Jack interrupts Nina and Finch. Finch plays hard to get because he wants revenge on Nina. Allie leaves Jack and Maya and
A Night at the Plaza
Nina and Finch don't know about Jack's divorce yet. Jack moves into the Plaza Hotel for privacy. Maya wants Elliott to r
Mum's the Word
Nina begins dating an actor who lives with his overprotective mom. Elliott reveals a secret to Maya, who promptly tells
Donnie Returns
Elliott's brother Donnie returns as a successful insurance salesman in need of a loan. Maya, however, remains convinced
Choosing to Be Super
Maya is reunited with her best friend in high school, Alan, who is now a successful motivational speaker. However, Alan
Brandi, You're a Fine Girl
Finch's old friend Bert visits with surprising news--he is now a sexy woman named Brandi. This causes problems for Finch
The First Thanksgiving
The gang gathers for Thanksgiving at Jack's mansion in the Hamptons. Nina is convinced that Jack will fire her for being
Slamming Jack
Finch is banished to the mailroom after insulting Jack. Elliott tries to prove that Maya's hunky gynecologist is a frequ
Dog Day Afternoon
Elliott is convinced that Maya has gotten a dog to test his fatherhood skills. Meanwhile, after his numbers come up, Fin
Finch and the Fighter
Finch dates a female boxer with a jealous ex-girlfriend. Elliott, Jack and Nina fool Maya into believing that they're sm
The Gift Piggy
Elliott goes to traffic school where Finch is his teacher. Nina and Maya debate why they were invited to a coworker's br
The Proposal (1)
Elliott plans to propose to Maya on her birthday. Nina is being honored in her hometown in Kansas. However, after Nina's
The Proposal (2)
Maya gives Elliott the ring back. Elliott proposes again and passes out again. Maya comes to the realization that Elliot
The Auction
Jack doesn't like Finch's gift of dog tags. Nina hooks Elliott up with a "friend" for Jack's charity auction after he di
Maya's and Tigers and Deans, Oh My
Jack and Elliott think Nina's new boyfriend, magician "The Amazing Zigmund," is gay. Zigmund hits on Elliott--or does he
Sid & Nina
Finch is DJing a bar mitzvah. Nina is tricked into attending by the man of honor who has the hots for her. Even after Si
Where's Poppa?
Jack fears that Maya's new boyfriend may be his illegitimate son from a one-night stand many years before. Meanwhile, Fi
Erlene and Boo
Nina's sister Erlene visits New York for the first time from Kansas. Nina becomes jealous when Erlene becomes extremely
Fanny Finch
Finch tries to fix his visiting mother up with Jack, in hopes that he can become a Gallo. Elliott tries to help a photo
Sugar Momma
Finch finds himself a kept man after romance novelist Allison Spencer begins to offer him gifts for sex. Meanwhile, whi
Maya Stops Thinking
Maya has a one night stand with a guy who says he's a doctor and moving to Spain. However, they're both surprised when
At Long Last Allie
Jack's ex-wife Allie demands a job at Blush as part of their divorce settlement. However, she reveals to Finch that it'
Finch in the Dogg House
Jack discovers Finch and Allie; he fires Finch the next morning. Two weeks later, Jack has a new secretary, for whom El
The Two Faces of Finch (1)
Jack hires Betsy Frayne as the new security officer for the office, and Finch freaks out. Betsy went to college with him
The Two Faces of Finch (2)
Elliot encourages Dennis to give Betsy a chance, since he thinks she's perfect for him. Although reluctant at first, Fin
Bye Bye Binnie
Nina's long time friend Binnie unexpectedly dies, and Nina has a hard time dealing with it until Elliot confronts her. F
Maya Judging Amy
Maya is looking for a new assistant and thinks she's found the perfect one when Amy Watson, a good looking, young and in
Finch Chasing Amy
Finch and Elliott compete for Amy's affections, with Finch finally gaining the lead after an emergency with her beloved
The Impossible Dream
Finch and Elliot are fighting over Amy. Jack warns Amy that the fight is interfering with the office work environment, a
The Haves and the Have-Mores
Nina is tired of Kevin's obsession with her and his sick, weird gifts, so she asks Maya to tell him to back off. Maya ag
Christmas? Christmas!
It's Christmas time and Jack throws his annual party at the office. He dresses up as Santa, and tells Elliot's nephew th
Nina Van Mom
Jack challenges Elliott to a game of darts and hits him in the back when Elliott accuses him of being too competitive.
Nina Van Grandma
Nina is trying so spend some quality time with her granddaughter Tess. Chloe asks Nina to keep Tess from bars, boys and
Liotta? Liotta!
Ray Liotta appears on "The Tonight Show," pledging his love to Maya. She rejects him until he agrees to give up being i
About a Boy
Finch schemes to hire a sexy au pair to care for his nonexistent son. Elliott and Jack have trust issues after Jack giv
Friends and Neighbors
Maya's noisy neighbor moving out clears the way for Finch and Kevin to move in. But when Finch is given a space in the
Blind Ambition
Nina dumps a blind man named Jay, whom Maya feels sympathetic for. Jay asks Maya out for a date at the movies, which she
A Beautiful Mind
Nina talks Maya into dating a handsome but dumb exterminator. Maya is tested when she meets a smart man at an art galle
Educating Finch
Trying to find a photo for a show, Elliott chooses a nude photo of Maya he took when they were dating and she passed out
The Book of Jack
Jack takes a vacation and uses the time to fulfill his dream of writing a novel. But when he gets frustrated, he pays an
Blush Gets Some Therapy
After the staff embarasses themselves in front of designer Kate Spade, Jack hires a corporate therapist.
The Burning House
In a satire of "Project Greenlight," Finch makes a ten-minute semi-autobiographical movie for his film class, and convin
The Bad Grandma
Elliott becomes distraught when his grandmother becomes more interested in spending time with Finch than her own grandso
The Boys in the Band
Nina is dating the lead guitar player of Finch and Kevin's new "air band" and convinces him to quit the group. Meanwhil
Guess Who's Coming to Blush
Jack hires a woman off the street to run the desk. The staff thinks its because Jack wants to seduce her. This causes he
Mr. Jealousy
Finch is scared about Jack liking Vicki, so he sets her up to look bad, but he's not sure when she'll get him back. Mean
Nina and the Rocker
Nina starts dating a British rocker named Simon Leeds. Meanwhile, Maya convinces Vicki to give her the details of her di
Halloween? Halloween!
Nina is throwing a Halloween party! At the party, Finch and Elliot compete for Blush's newest cover model, Kelly. In the
Da Sister Who Loved DiMauro
Gina Gershon guest stars as Rhonda, the beautiful but foul-mouthed sister of Vicki who immediately falls for Elliott. Bu
That Burning Passion
Passion enflames Maya, drawn to a fireman hunk who's Vicki's estranged spouse; jealousy rages between Nina and her rocke
The Write Stuff
Nina's ego figures in a reshoot of her famous pinup pose; Finch's collegiate woes work on Maya's sympathies.
It's Raining Babies
A Nina-Vicki tangle is the devilish work of Finch, a mischief-maker ripe for a comeuppance. George Lucas plays himself i
Watch Your Backdraft
Maya's tryst feeds office gossip, thanks to blabby Nina; Finch's scheme for a reserved parking space runs afoul of pryin
Pictures of Lily
At Vicki's suggestion, Jack asks all the Blush staff regulars to anonymously evaluate his work. Finch, Nina, Maya, and
The Comedy Stylings of Rivers & Red
Jack and Finch prepare for a meeting with Tate Gittling, the publisher of Blush's biggest rival magazine, in an attempt
The Talented Mr. Finch
Finch forgets to tell Jack about an important meeting with foreign clients, so he assumes Jack's identity and attempts t
There's Something About Allison
Finch's old buddy Brandy - a transsexual woman whom Finch knew as Bert - joins Finch at their high school reunion. Meanw
Rivals in Romance
Rivalry over a charity event leads to tension between Jack and a fellow magnate (Alan Rachins), whose comely assistant g
A Simple Kiss of Fate
Jon Lovitz portrays Nina's estranged, foppish husband, who still enthralls her. Elsewhere, Maya's swept away by an envir
Donnie Redeemed
Elliott's duplicitous brother (David Cross) returns, accompanied by his fiancée and now deeply sorry for conning his si
My Fair Finchy
The outrageous behavior between Finch and his sexy partner (Gina Gershon) galls Maya, who sets out to rein in the stalli
Son of a Preacher Man
The outrageous behavior between Finch and his sexy partner (Gina Gershon) galls Maya, who sets out to rein in the stalli
The Last Temptation of Elliott
Richard Kind ("Spin City") plays a boorish intern at Blush with a crush on Maya. Also: Elliott is drawn to the women at
For the Last Time, I Do
Nina feels threatened by Skyler, an old fling of Simon. Skyler would be the minister at their wedding reception. Jack an
Future Issues
The series finale centers on a send-off for retiring Jack, whose staffers share memories, shed tears and pay affectionat
Evaluate This!
Staff critiques vex Jack, who demands honesty and gets it, especially from servile Finch; a role reversal with Nina make
The Goodbye Girl
Vicki's back in the hairstyling biz and is now dyeing to give Blush the brush; Nina takes under her wing a female impers
Strange Bedfellows
A boycott of Blush is threatened by a feminist, whom Jack uncharacteristically finds "very interesting [and] attractive"