The Mind of the Married Man

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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.

Production

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Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2001

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1. Pilot

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

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2. The Secret of the Universe

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.

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3. The God of Marriage

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.

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4. Time On The Lake

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.

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5. Anywhere, Anytime

Donna gives Micky a pager, known as the ""electronic tether."" Meanwhile, Jake's jilted girlfriend threatens to talk to his wife about their affair.

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6. Wonderful News

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

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7. Just Thinking of You

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.

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8. When We Were Nice

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.

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9. Lay Down Dancing

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

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10. Cold Splash of Truth

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

Cast

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Mike Binder

Micky Barnes

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Sonya Walger

Donna Barnes

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Jake Weber

Jake Berman

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Taylor Nichols

Doug Nelson

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