The Withholder
Season 3, Episode 1 TV-PG
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Upon returning from what was supposed to have been a romantic and sex-filled weekend in Jamaica with a co-worker, Finch is forced to admit that nothing happened. Realizing that Courtney took advantage of his friend, Maya claims that her behavior is giving women a bad name. And in an effort to help Finch get revenge, Elliott offers to give Courtney a taste of her own medicine. Meanwhile, after making a bet with billionaire Donald Trump, Jack enlists Nina to help him lose weight. Once he's made a date with Courtney, Elliott's trap is set. However, when she offers up a night of wild sex, Elliott cannot resist her erotic charms and ends up spending the night. And upon returning to work following their date, he's is forced to admit that he slept with Courtney instead of taking revenge. Meanwhile, Nina's efforts at keeping Jack on his diet are undermined when Trump sends donuts to the office. Although Maya gets his promise to follow through, a week goes by with nothing but sex between Elliott and Courtney. Learning that they are planning a weekend together in the country, Finch doubts that Elliott has any intention of helping him out. However, feeling guilty for having betrayed a friendship for sex, Elliott breaks up with Courtney, only to find that she really doesn't care. Finally, after gaining weight on Nina's diet, Jack actually enjoys paying off Trump playing a round of golf while wearing a dress.
Steamed
Season 3, Episode 2 TV-PG
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In order for the magazine to expand, Jack wants Maya to convince their upstairs neighbors at "The Whistle Blower" to move. Having always respected the controversial newsletter's anti-corporate stance, Maya is reluctant to get involved -- until Finch claims that Jack needs the space for an office daycare center. Impressed, Maya agrees to speak with Richard Sagona, "The Whistle Blower's" publisher, as Nina frets about the arrival of her old modeling rival and friend, Greta Larson. Though suspicious at first, word of the daycare center persuades Richard to relocate. But, after he also asks her on a date, Richard turns on Maya after learning that Jack's alleged daycare center is actually a steam room. And while her dad first tries to blame it all on Finch, Maya forces him to admit that it was his idea all along. Meanwhile, Nina and Elliott are both surprised to discover Greta has gained a lot of weight since retiring. To make things right for tricking her into lying, Maya threatens to quit unless Jack agrees to give Richard's office back. When Jack refuses to give in, Maya prepares to announce her departure to the staff. However, seeking a sweeter revenge, she tells the magazine's staff that her dad is opening a daycare center. And though Maya forces Jack's hand and gets the daycare center after all, he starts looking at her office for his expansion plans. Finally, despite Nina's blunt assessment of her weight, Greta is happier than ever.
What The Teddy Bear Saw
Season 3, Episode 3 TV-PG
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In order to spend a weekend in Vermont, Jack and his wife are leaving their daughter with a new nanny. And while Jack claims to trust April completely, he still asks Maya to check up on the nanny while he's away. However, because she's having her wisdom teeth pulled, Maya won't be able to drop by, leaving Jack to ask Finch instead. Meanwhile, Nina returns from a four-day self-actualization seminar determined to convince Elliott that he should take care of himself first and not help Maya get home from the dentist. Also persuaded by Nina that he should come first, Finch tells Jack that he won't be able to drop by the house. However, when Jack storms off, Finch reconsiders. And though he accedes to Jack's wishes, he also ends up having sex with April. But, while Finch makes sure he knows that he dropped by to check up on April, Jack reveals that it wasn't necessary since he and his wife planted a hidden video camera to record April's every move. After forgetting about meeting her at the dentist, Elliott tries to convince a heavily-medicated Maya that he actually did bring her home. Yet, after Maya discovers the truth, she secretly slips Elliott some drugs and then leaves him in the park for a taste of his own medicine. Meanwhile, because the tape means trouble, Finch sets out to keep Jack from seeing it. After telling April about the secret videotape, Finch looks everywhere he thinks it could be hidden. However, when Jack realizes what's happened, he challenges Finch to tell the truth.
The Mask
Season 3, Episode 4 TV-PG
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After he's persuaded to watch Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," Finch appears jumpy and Elliott is sure that it is because of the movie. While denying he's afraid, the movie causes Finch to question the existence of Nina's best friend, Binnie, and enlists Elliott in his effort to prove that she's a figment of her imagination. Meanwhile, when a practical joke brings Maya to the office dressed as a fairy princess for Halloween, she fondly recalls trick or treating with Jack when she was just a little girl. When he cannot find any evidence in Nina's office, Finch is convinced that Binnie doesn't exist. And after admitting that "Psycho" did frighten him, he hopes to prove his theory by arranging for Nina and Binnie to have an evening out with him and Elliott. Meanwhile, after meeting a handsome man on the elevator dressed as Prince Charming, Maya discovers that it wasn't Jack who took her trick or treating after all. To make up for deceiving Maya, Jack invites her to the Mayor's star-studded Halloween party. But he regrets extending the offer once he's invited for a golf outing in the Bahamas. However, when Prince Charming invites her to join him for dinner, Maya enlists a replacement to wear her costume to the Mayor's to fool Jack. Finally, after he and Elliott drop by Nina's unannounced, Finch discovers that his theory about Binnie is all wrong.
Two Girls for Every Boy
Season 3, Episode 5 TV-PG
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Told that one of the magazine's female models is attracted to Maya, Finch hopes to realize a lifelong fantasy by setting them up for a date. Claiming that Jack wants her to take the model to dinner, Finch is convinced that Maya won't be able to resist a romance with Jill. And unaware that she's being set up, Maya arrives for their rendezvous while Jack decides that he needs to be just one of the guys. As long as Finch keeps his true motives under wraps, Maya is more than willing to play right into his hands. However, once he's called away to the phone, Maya learns just what Jill has been told. Rather than calling an end to the charade, they string Finch along in order to get revenge. As a result Finch has no idea he's being the one set up when Maya and Jill ask him to join them on their next date. Meanwhile, after insisting that Nina and Elliott treat him just like anyone else at the office, their harsh sarcasm forces Jack to reconsider his decision. When Jill suddenly claims she has too much to take care of before leaving the country for several months, Finch gladly offers to help out so she and Maya can keep their date. As Jack devises a way to get revenge for Nina and Elliott's relentless sarcasm, Finch enlists several interested men to get Jill ready for her trip. Although Finch is certain that she and Maya are going to let him watch whatever happens between them, Jill and Maya conclude their vengeful joke by staging a fight. And though Finch sees all of his hard work going down the drain, he still manages to keep his pride, and his dream, alive.
Puppetmaster
Season 3, Episode 6 TV-PG
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After watching his children's television show, Maya feels good about an upcoming blind date with Steven. Even after showing up late for their dinner, she's certain things went well. However, Maya worries when, on his next show, Steven's puppets go on tirade against lateness. Meanwhile, as Nina invests in an exclusive and trendy nightclub, Elliott regrets sharing his inner thoughts about being a woman with Jack and Finch. When Maya apologizes for her tardiness, Steven claims it didn't matter one bit. Though convinced that she was reading too much into his performance on the show, Maya reconsiders after Steven uses his puppets to complain about something else that she did during their second date. As Nina struggles to save her investment in the club, Jack tells Maya about his problem with one of Steven's puppets. Meanwhile, after seeing the impact that Elliott's desire to be a woman have on potential dates, Finch considers using it as a strategy, too. Though assured that he has nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for her, Maya continues to find evidence to the contrary in Steven's performances. And when he creates a new character that appears to be based on Nina, Maya suspects that Steven is after her, too. Finally, even though he insists there's nothing to worry about, Maya takes matters into her own hands when Steven's show continues to suggest otherwise.
Funny Girl
Season 3, Episode 7 TV-PG
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When Maya plays a practical joke on Finch, everyone drops what they're doing to watch. However, no one is unimpressed and Finch claims it';s because she's a woman. Stunned to find that almost everyone else shares his opinion, Maya vows to pull a great prank, teaming up with Finch to convince Elliot that an ex-security guard named Dimitri desperately wants his help to become a photographer. Meanwhile, Jack seeks her advice on plastic surgery for his wife, Nina thinks he's asking about the operation for himself. After convincing Elliott that Dimitri is unstable, Finch challenges Maya to take their prank one step further. Accepting the challenge, she sneaks into Elliott's apartment to take pictures of his pet turtle for a threatening message. Upon learning that Dimitri has been arrested, Maya worries that the prank has gone too far. And though she calls to admit that he isn't really stalking Elliott, she';s told that Dimitri is being held as an illegal immigrant. So, taking Elliott along, she heads for the INS office to free him. Meanwhile, despite Nina's persistent apologies, Jack sees her plastic surgeon, only to conclude that it may not be right for him. As Maya learns that Dimitri is likely to be held in jail for a year, a misunderstanding leads to some immigration problems of her own. As a result, she's forced to wear an electronic tracking device to make she doesn't flee. And when an attractive man claiming he's a college classmate approaches, she's upset that he's put off by the bracelet. After admitting her complicity in the prank, she learns that Finch set up the whole thing, from Dimitri's threat and his arrest, to her being forced to wear the bracelet. But Maya gets the last laugh when she gets an opportunity to pull one final prank after Finch is forced to work late.
How Nina Got Her Groove Back
Season 3, Episode 8 TV-PG
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While seated next to each other at a big fashion show, Nina and longtime rival Margo Langhorne end up in a fight. While Nina couldn't be happier about the news coverage of their brawl, Jack calls to apologize and learns that Margo has decided to retire. Meanwhile, unhappy with Finch's efforts to get a sandwich named in his honor at the local delicatessen, Jack sets out to immortalize himself by having his name put on a city park. Following Margo's retirement, Nina suddenly finds herself the fashion editor of the moment. But even though she's now getting all the exclusives, Nina admits to missing Margo. Meanwhile, as Elliott's latest girlfriend makes him a pair of shoes that make it hard for him to stand, Maya meets a handsome man who can't seem to keep his shirt on. As Jack dedicates his new park, Maya sees Stan without a shirt once again and decides to complain. But once she finds that he is using the shirt to protect an injured kitten, an embarrassed Maya is forced to retreat from an angry crowd. As Elliott continues to struggle with the shoes, Nina tells him how much she misses the competition she had with Margo. Heading for her old rival's Connecticut home, Nina admits how much Margo helped her career. But when it fails to do the trick, the two women end up fighting again. Finally, as Elliott's shoes end up costing him a girlfriend, Jack is stunned when illicit sexual activity in his park brings him some unwanted notoriety.
The List
Season 3, Episode 9 TV-PG
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After learning he's about to be dropped to last place on an influential magazine's Power One Hundred list, no one wants to break the news to Jack. When Maya is sent to bring him the bad news, Jack seems genuinely surprised and confused by his fall. And hoping to improve his position prior to the list being published, he turns to the staff for ideas. After seeing Star Wars veteran Mark Hamill at Bartini, Finch cannot keep himself from fawning over the unamused actor. But Finch couldn't be happier when Mark unexpectedly arrives at the magazine's office to spend time with him. Meanwhile, when Nina suggests sending the judges a bound collection of the covers from every issue of Blush, it succeeds in getting Elliott placed 47th on the list and leaves Jack's name nowhere to be found. After hearing that the magazine's final list is out, Jack immediately assumes that he's moved up. Once Maya breaks the bad news again, Jack tries to be a good sport by throwing a party for Elliott. But when her dad refuses to attend, Maya reminds Jack how his own priorities have changed and that Elliott's success is really a credit to him, too. Finally, when Finch realizes he's being stalked, Hamill claims it's just to prove a point about obsessive fans.
How The Finch Stole Christmas
Season 3, Episode 10 TV-PG
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As Christmas approaches, Maya is upset when a wealthy customer buys out an entire shipment of a popular doll she wanted to give to a student she's tutoring. As Maya is getting ready to try a mall in New Jersey, she discovers that her dad was the one responsible for buying up all the Sneezing Charlie dolls. And though Jack claims to be giving them away to deserving children all over town, it doesn't take long for Maya to learn that they are going to the kids of wealthy friends and advertisers. As Nina complains about the rise of casual wear, Elliott bemoans the increasing commercialization of Christmas. While Nina encourages Elliott to buy a tree to make himself feel better, Finch is upset to learn that, instead of a new moped for Christmas, he's getting a calendar. Outraged by the cheap gift, he proceeds to replace all the things he bought for everyone with presents aimed to insult. Meanwhile, as she's having a holiday drink at the bar, Nina criticizes a handsome man's casual clothes, only to learn that he's fashion icon, J. Crew. While he's sending out all the dolls, Jack is disturbed when one of the Sneezing Charlies criticizes him for ruining the holiday of many less fortunate kids. Unaware that it's all a prank being pulled by Maya, he turns around and gives the dolls away to charity. As Nina learns that there is really no J. Crew, Elliott returns to the office with a scrawny tree. And though he takes pride in seeing the office tree grandly decorated, he's unaware that his has been thrown away. Finally, Finch must think fast and create a diversion from his bitter revenge presents after learning the calendar held a fabulous vacation at a Hawaiian resort.
Nina Sees Red I
Season 3, Episode 11 TV-PG
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When his dad comes for a visit, Finch looks for a way to escape from the office without being seen. However, pressed by Jack, Finch must listen to Red's woeful tale of a recent divorce after losing his wife to another man. Meanwhile, Elliott is ecstatic when supermodel Tyra Banks agrees to pose for the magazine's cover. When Red reveals that he's been placed on limited duty at the fire station because of his divorce, Finch is reluctant to intervene. But having his father moping around the office soon makes it clear that he has to do something to set things right. However, when Finch encourages his dad to move on, he never expected that Red would start over by dating Nina. Meanwhile, a stun gun instills Jack with newfound confidence. Although his dad insists there's nothing more going on than two people talking, Finch arrives at work the next day to find that Nina and Red spent the night together. As Elliott prepares to court Tyra during her modeling session, Jack suspects his stun gun isn't working. And his experiment to test it leaves Elliott in no shape to greet the supermodel. Finally, despite his efforts to deny the whole affair is really happening, Finch is stunned to learn that his dad and Nina are engaged to be married.
Nina Sees Red II
Season 3, Episode 12 TV-PG
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Upon learning of his dad's engagement to Nina, Finch couldn't be more stunned. And while Finch is convinced that the wedding is a bad idea, Red insists that he and Nina are perfectly capable of deciding what's right for them. Meanwhile, as Jack prepares to bid on some solid gold golf tees once owned by Ernest Hemingway, Elliott asks him to speak with supermodel Tyra Banks and explain the stun gun incident. But when Jack has her on the phone, another accident convinces Tyra that Elliott is really crazy. Despite his son's efforts, Red insists on going through with his marriage to Nina. While Maya suggests that the unlikely pairing may just work out, things take an unexpected turn when Red collapses during sex. When Red is diagnosed with an anxiety attack and not a heart condition, Nina is relieved. Pressed by his son, Red then admits that marrying her might not be the best idea. Yet, he's determined to follow through, no matter what. After promising Elliott that he'll make things right with Tyra, Jack is stunned when a mix-up at the auction gets him Hemingway's tea set instead of his golf tees. After running into Finch at the hospital, Nina admits to having reservations about marrying his dad. Seizing the opportunity, Finch then agrees to break the news to Red. Finally, after Jack arranges for Tyra to come by the office, an accident with a cup of hot tea sends Elliott running, convincing her once again that he's insane.
Slow Donnie
Season 3, Episode 13 TV-PG
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When Elliott asks her to be his date at a birthday party for his slow-witted brother, Donnie, Maya reluctantly agrees. However, after hitting on Maya while no one is listening, Donnie admits he's pretending to be stupid just so everyone will wait on him hand and foot. Meanwhile, as Jack's efforts to build a shelf for Finch uncovers a pneumatic tube message system hidden inside the office walls, Nina accepts an influential designer's gift of a parakeet. And when Donnie demands to come to work with his brother, Jack tries amusing him by demonstrating the tube. Upon inquiring about the problem, Maya learns that an accident while playing with Elliott left Donnie mentally disabled. When everyone is out of earshot, Donnie again asks for a date. But after Maya explodes in anger, she finds herself accused of verbally abusing Elliott's slow-witted brother. When taken to task for calling him a moron, Maya claims that Donnie is faking it. Though Elliott refuses to believe her, she asks for a chance to prove it by having him listen in on her conversation with his brother. Meanwhile, Nina's efforts to please Dorna Luge only results in more birds being delivered to her office. When Donnie cleverly refuses to take the bait, Elliott remains convinced that his brother is dim-witted. Following Maya's failure to expose his fakery, Donnie lets her know that he's not about to be fooled into revealing his ruse. Meanwhile, as Donnie grows tired of Jack's efforts to explain the tube system, Finch warns Nina not to antagonize the birds. But, as Nina suddenly finds herself being stalked in her office, Jack's wrong-headed explanation finally causes Donnie to snap. And when his outburst proves that Maya is right, Donnie is forced to admit he's been faking it all along.
A Spy in the House of Me
Season 3, Episode 14 TV-PG
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When her old boyfriend returns from London where he's been pursuing an acting career since graduating from high school, Maya couldn't be happier. Despite her dad's painful memories of having walked in on them having sex many years ago, Maya agrees to meet John for dinner. And following a wonderful night together, she's anxious to see him again. Meanwhile, as Nina nervously prepares for a television talk show, Finch begins interviewing new internship candidates. When John is offered a role in a popular television soap opera, he asks to move in with Maya while looking for a place to live. And after Jack forbids his daughter to see him, he reveals how, many years ago, he arranged for John to attend a prestigious London acting school in order to break up their romance. Meanwhile, after challenging Finch's authority, the new intern announces he's leaving for another magazine. After listening to Jack complain about his daughter's rekindled relationship, Elliott advises him to make amends with Maya in anticipation of the day that she and John eventually break up. But when he arrives at the office to do just that, Jack once again catches them in a compromising position. When offered a chance to produce an original play in Australia, John doesn't hesitate to put his relationship with Maya on hold. And while Maya is certain that Jack is also behind this unexpected opportunity, little does she know that it was really Elliott's doing. Finally, Nina's TV appearance is marred by her allergy to peanuts.
Lies & Dolls
Season 3, Episode 15 TV-PG
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As Nina prepares to audition for a TV commercial, Maya gets ready to interview basketball star turned politician, Matt Bentley. Though Maya is interested in a date, her efforts to woo Matt are undermined when Nina shows up as the Southern belle she's playing for the audition. As a result, it's Nina, not Maya, who attracts the straight arrow Matt. Meanwhile, as Jack decides to give up his private office in order to work among the staff, Finch recognizes that a doll Elliott stole as a child is now a valuable collector's item. Although Maya makes one more attempt to get his attention, it's Nina who Matt asks out. After several dates, he even asks her to join him at an important dinner to woo potential backers for his presidential campaign. And that's when Maya learns that Nina has been ascribing her own bad habits to her. Meanwhile, as a misunderstanding suggests Maya has a drinking problem, Jack finds that it's hard to be just another employee. When Matt fires his housekeeper and asks her to prepare dinner for their guests, Nina panics and calls Maya for help. And even though Matt discovers she's been lying, Nina manages to seduce him. Meanwhile, Elliott decides to do the right thing and return the stolen doll to the store. However, his good deed is rewarded by the threat of being jailed, leaving Finch to buy the doll for himself at a bargain price. Finally, Matt's chances at the presidency are scuttled when his potential backers walk in on him and Nina.
Hostess To Murder
Season 3, Episode 16 TV-PG
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Though everyone is in a hurry to make other plans, Maya convinces them to accept her longstanding invitation to a murder mystery theme party. Even though Nina is going out with a model she used to date, Maya encourages her to bring him along. And as Finch gladly accepts his role as the bastard son of a wealthy land baron, Jack and Elliott argue over who should be the safari hunter. Meanwhile, as Maya's party coordinator anxiously awaits an important phone call from his agent, Finch makes a beeline for the party's lovely caterer, Megan. As the party gets underway, her grouchy neighbor, Professor Gladstone, interrupts Maya's plans for a flawless and fun evening. Then, as Elliott and Jack continue to argue, things are disrupted even further when Professor Gladstone dies on the doorstep. Though Gladstone is really dead, no one but Maya believes that it isn't part of the evening. And even after Maya calls the police and then waits for them to arrive, they continue to try and solve the mystery. While Finch soon realizes that Megan has no interest in him, the guests continue to work on the mystery. Although Maya arrives with a detective sent to investigate Gladstone's sudden death, everyone is still sure that it's all part of her plan. And when everyone accuses her of the murder, Maya finally gives up on trying to convince them otherwise.
Maya's Nude Photos
Season 3, Episode 17 TV-PG
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When she enrolls in his class, noted art photographer Martin Spencer is impressed with Maya's work. But once Martin assigns a nude self-portrait as her next assignment, Elliott is convinced that he's just out to take advantage of Maya. Meanwhile, though Nina hires him as her new assistant, Brad spends all of his time entertaining Jack with magic. As Finch worries about losing Jack to Brad's clever tricks, Maya ignores Elliott's warnings and turns in her nude photos over to Martin. Claiming to like them very much, Martin asks her to attend a weekend seminar he's giving for his most advanced students. And though Elliott insists that Martin is using the invitation just to have sex, Maya refuses to believe it. Meanwhile, as Finch tries some magic of his own in order to get Jack's attention, Nina wonders if Brad is being groomed to replace her. In order to undermine her confidence and get her to change her mind, Elliott harshly criticizes Maya's work. Feeling bad about his critique, he then follows her to the seminar to apologize. However, after seeing Martin cavorting with some other attractive female students, Maya realizes she's been duped and returns home with Elliott. Finally, after getting Brad to reveal the secret behind one of his tricks, Jack is no longer impressed and quickly loses interest in him.
Toy Story
Season 3, Episode 18 TV-PG
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When Maya gives him Elliott's birthday present to wrap, Finch plays a practical joke by switching it with Persky's gift. As a result, instead of Elliott thinking that Maya has given him some video games, he believes that she gave him an exotic collection of sex toys, leaving him to assume that the games were from Persky. Meanwhile, a racehorse Jack co-owns with singer Robert Goulet begins acting up. If Elliott isn't sure of what to make of Maya's gift, he's even more surprised when she offers to come over and use it. And after Elliott asks him to drop by to enjoy his gift together, Persky isn't sure what to think either. As Finch does his best to foster the continuing confusion, Nina offers to help calm Jack's horse prior to its first race. But after spending time with Tax Dodge, Nina uncovers its dislike for Jack's partner. With Finch's encouragement, Elliott agrees to join Maya to use his birthday present. Only after arriving at her apartment does he realize there's been a misunderstanding. And once they find Finch listening outside her door, Maya and Elliott realize they've been duped. Meanwhile, after eating the contents of Nina's purse, Tax Dodge easily wins the race. And as the misunderstanding with the toys causes Maya and Elliott to think carefully about where their friendship is going, Persky agrees to Elliott's mistaken suggestion that they use his gift.
Miss Pretty
Season 3, Episode 19 TV-PG
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When Maya wants an interview with the magazine's popular new advice columnist, she asks Finch to arrange it. Even after Finch reveals that Miss Pretty is actually a man, Maya still wants the interview. So, because he doesn't want anyone to know that he's actually the columnist, Finch enlists his friend, small time con man Kurt Bell, to help out. Meanwhile, as a mistake forces Nina to have lunch with an acquaintance she doesn't really like, Elliott misidentifies Kevin Tanaka, one of the magazine's biggest advertisers, for a Chinese food delivery boy. Intrigued by Kurt and impressed with his sensitivity, Maya agrees to a dinner date. But when Finch worries about Maya being used, he warns Kurt to steer clear. Yet, despite Finch';s efforts, Maya accepts Kurt's invitation for a weekend in the country. Meanwhile, as Nina cannot avoid spending time with Carol, Jack gets Elliott to apologize, only to mistake an Asian employee at the magazine for Kevin. Realizing that Kurt just wants to get Maya into bed, Finch breaks the news that he's Miss Pretty. Reluctant to believe it, Maya puts each man to the test with a question and discovers that Finch is right. Finally, upon arriving at the office for his apology, Kevin misinterprets Elliott's innocent gesture as a racial slur. And despite being made to feel sorry for Carol, Nina insists that their renewed friendship must come to an end.
And The Femmy Goes To...
Season 3, Episode 20 TV-PG
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Though happy to have been nominated for a Fashion Magazine Excellence Award, Maya is stunned to learn that it was for an article her father chose instead of the one she submitted. And upon learning that Jack also switched the picture he wanted entered in the contest, Elliott admits that the photo for which he was nominated was actually taken by a monkey. Meanwhile, as Nina struggles to come up with an acceptance speech, a last minute cancellation by Jack's wife allows Finch to attend the star-studded awards banquet, too. As Maya decides to lambaste the awards with a harshly critical acceptance speech, Elliott reveals that he wants to disqualify himself because of the mistake. But Jack insists that he stay in the contest, if only to beat out a longtime rival. And while Jack warns Elliott not to do anything that would embarrass him, Finch exchanges provocative glances with a beautiful model at a nearby table. But his scheme to get seated next to her goes awry after the reporter he's asked to help out insists on being his date instead. Though worried about what to do if he does win, Elliott immediately denounces the contest as being fixed when he doesn't. Then, as Finch does his best to track down Danielle, reporter Liz Tesh barges in and makes sure that the model is sent packing. When Nina wins a Femmy, she accidentally picks up Maya's speech on her way to the podium. And after a stinging denunciation of the fashion industry, she surprises herself and everyone else by turning down the award. Finally, after Nina's speech stirs up resentment against the piece Jack entered for her, Maya is forced to flee after winning, too.
Softball
Season 3, Episode 21 TV-PG
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Though everyone else is excited by the prospect of their annual softball game against a rival magazine, Maya has no interest in playing. Determined to win, Jack goes so far as to hire former Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey as a Vice President just to have him on the team. But when Maya agrees to throw a few pitches just until her dad arrives, Finch and the others quickly realize that she is who they need. And when Jack arrives, everyone else leaves it to Finch to tell him that Maya is their new pitcher. Despite Jack's doubts, after watching Maya practice, he's convinced that she should pitch. And when Jack refuses to listen to any of his ideas for the magazine, Garvey quits. Just as she feared, pitching for the office softball team has brought out all of Maya's worst competitive instincts. Although Finch is worried that she's become too obsessed, Jack insists that the game go on with his daughter on the mound. So, with the team behind her, Maya begins to throw a perfect game and even scores the team's only run after goading Jack into getting hit by a pitch. While her father insists she be taken out of the game before things can go any further, Maya insists on being allowed to finish her perfect game. Having worked her way to the last batter, she's surprised to find that it's Garvey, who's been hired by the competition. And though Garvey only manages to hit a weak fly ball to right field, Elliott cannot catch it. And as Garvey circles the bases, the team watches in horror as Maya angrily goes after Elliott.
Shaking Private Trainer
Season 3, Episode 22 TV-PG
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After sustaining an injury while playing with his daughter, Jack decides that he has to get into better shape. At Nina's recommendation, he interviews a well-respected personal trainer who works in the building. And while Craig initially questions his commitment, Jack persuades him that he'll do whatever it takes. Meanwhile, as Nina wonders why she isn't attracted to Craig, Elliott feels left out when Maya and Finch collaborate on a screenplay. After a few workouts, Jack decides he can't handle anymore and leaves it up to Nina to fire Craig. When Nina cannot convince him that Jack no longer needs his services, Finch steps in to help. However, after Craig offers to put him and Maya in touch with a successful movie producer, Finch lets Craig in to see Jack. Meanwhile, after trying to talk Nina into collaborating on a screenplay with him, Elliott is disappointed when she ends up working with Maya and Finch instead. When the workouts prove to be more than he can bear, Jack insists that Nina get Craig too drunk to show up the following day. And when he's unable to live up to his end of the bargain, it's Craig, not Jack, who quits. However, after realizing he'll never be able to keep up with his young daughter unless he does something fast, Jack orders Nina to bring Craig back at once. Finally, after quickly dismissing Maya and Finch's script, producer Charlie Gold is approached by Elliott with an idea all his own.
The Odd Couple - Part 1
Season 3, Episode 23 TV-PG
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As Nina is consoling supermodel Adrienne Barker, Finch is surprised when an old high school rival drops by the office. Now a wildly successful grocer, Barry presses Finch about his career. While trying to inflate his position at the magazine, Finch accepts an invitation to join Barry and his fiancée for dinner. Meanwhile, in an effort to make an impression for a magazine article about art in the executive suite, Jack sends Elliott out to buy a suitable painting. But when he's unhappy with Elliott's choice, Jack buys one on his own, oblivious to its sexually charged subject matter. In hopes of impressing Barry, Finch sees that Adrienne is vulnerable after being dumped by her boyfriend and talks her into being his dinner date. But when Barry and his fiancée arrive, Finch sends them packing when Adrienne asks him to join her for a bath instead. And after Barry discovers why, he's more than a little jealous of Finch's good fortune. Meanwhile, when Jack insists on being photographed with his pornographic painting, neither Maya nor Elliott can talk him out of it. So only after the photographers arrive to take pictures does Jack learn of the problem. Following his evening with Adrienne, Finch couldn't be happier. But when she suggests putting off their next date, Finch worries that he's being dropped. Once her ex-boyfriend sends flowers in an effort to make up, Finch intercepts the bouquet and claims they are from him. And after realizing that the only way he'll be able to hold onto Adrienne is to lower her self-esteem, Finch fuels the notion that she's getting too fat to work as a model and then proposes marriage -- which Adrienne accepts.
The Odd Couple - Part 2
Season 3, Episode 24 TV-PG
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Following a hasty marriage proposal, Finch and Adrienne announce their engagement to the magazine's stunned staff. As Nina sets out to plan the wedding, Elliott suspects something is amiss. Suggesting that he's just jealous, Maya gives her blessing to the union and declares that Finch and Adrienne must really be in love. But after Adrienne is led to believe that she and Finch were once an item, Maya is the one who now suspects something's wrong just as Elliott decides to give his approval. As Maya and Finch square off over the wedding, Adrienne's boyfriend arrives to kill Finch. Struggling to conceal his identity, Finch then sets out to keep Adrienne from learning Brian is back. And while Adrienne is certain that her fiancée's odd behavior is due to Maya, Finch tries to head off a disaster by suggesting they get married at once. Meanwhile, as they consider taking part in a religious cult's mass wedding, Adrienne warns Maya to steer clear of Finch. And though Finch and Adrienne forgo the cult wedding, Elliott and Maya find themselves inadvertently getting married. Opting for something smaller, Finch and Adrienne head for a discreet New York City chapel. However, when Nina inadvertently tips him off to their whereabouts, Brian arrives to take Adrienne back. With Jack looking on, Finch urges the minister to hurry through the ceremony. And despite Brian's efforts to convince her otherwise, Adrienne chooses Finch.
Nina's Choice
Season 3, Episode 25 TV-PG
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After offering some unsolicited advice about Nina's tendency to make bad choices, Maya sees that it hasn't sunk in after catching her making out with a deliveryman. But when Maya interrupts their passionate kiss, she discovers that it's really an old boyfriend of Nina's who's just escaped from prison. In an effort to keep Nina out of trouble, Maya suggests calling the police. However, Nina is in no mood to send Roy packing and even agrees to hide him in her apartment. Meanwhile, Jack, Finch and Elliott all start betting on each other's habits and idiosyncrasies. When Nina decides to take Maya's advice and not plunge into a sexual relationship just yet, Roy is frustrated. After FBI Agent Justin Morris shows up unexpectedly, Roy hides. And in an effort to help him escape the apartment, Nina invites Justin to join her for a dinner out. However, after Nina falls for the FBI agent, too, she comes back home and is surprised to find Roy has decided to stay with her, no matter what. Meanwhile, their constant wagering begins to interfere with everything Jack, Finch and Elliott are supposed to do. In love with both Roy and Justin, Nina turns to Maya for help. For Maya, the choice is clear. However, when Roy sneaks back into the office for some advice about a gift, Maya cannot resist helping him out. Meanwhile, their non-stop betting has ended with Elliott, Finch and Jack too reluctant to do anything. Finally, after receiving a beautiful new coat, Nina decides to stick with Roy. But when she tells Justin of her decision, the sexually frustrated Roy is hauled off to jail.
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