About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Peter Pan
Aired 15 September 2002 • 30 min
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.
2. The Cream of the Crop
Aired 22 September 2002 • 30 min
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.
3. The Plan
Aired 29 September 2002 • 30 min
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.
4. Full-Time Mom
Aired 6 October 2002 • 30 min
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.
5. 20/20
Aired 13 October 2002 • 30 min
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.
6. The Perfect Babysitter
Aired 20 October 2002 • 30 min
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.
7. The Corvette
Aired 27 October 2002 • 30 min
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.
8. The Pony Ride
Aired 3 November 2002 • 30 min
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.
9. A Hard Pill to Swallow
Aired 10 November 2002 • 30 min
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.
10. Never Stop
Aired 17 November 2002 • 30 min
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.