Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Of 2025Holiday Watch GuideGotham AwardsCelebrity PhotosSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
Spin City
S4.E21
All episodesAll
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Don't Get on the Bus

  • Episode aired Apr 26, 2000
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
124
YOUR RATING
Alexander Chaplin and Richard Kind in Spin City (1996)
Comedy

Romantic sparks fly between Mike and Caitlin during Mayor Winston's listening tour. Carter tells Nikkie to be more aggressive toward the men she wants in her life. James and Paul decide that... Read allRomantic sparks fly between Mike and Caitlin during Mayor Winston's listening tour. Carter tells Nikkie to be more aggressive toward the men she wants in her life. James and Paul decide that Carter is more successful than they are, so they try to duplicate his success by emulatin... Read allRomantic sparks fly between Mike and Caitlin during Mayor Winston's listening tour. Carter tells Nikkie to be more aggressive toward the men she wants in her life. James and Paul decide that Carter is more successful than they are, so they try to duplicate his success by emulating his physical characteristics.

  • Director
    • Andy Cadiff
  • Writers
    • Philip Wen
    • Bill Callahan
    • Jill Cargerman
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Richard Kind
    • Alan Ruck
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    124
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andy Cadiff
    • Writers
      • Philip Wen
      • Bill Callahan
      • Jill Cargerman
    • Stars
      • Michael J. Fox
      • Richard Kind
      • Alan Ruck
    • 2User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Photos2

    View Poster
    View Poster

    Top Cast14

    Edit
    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Mike Flaherty
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Paul Lassiter
    Alan Ruck
    Alan Ruck
    • Stuart Bondek
    Michael Boatman
    Michael Boatman
    • Carter Heywood
    Connie Britton
    Connie Britton
    • Nikki Faber
    Alexander Chaplin
    Alexander Chaplin
    • James Hobert
    Victoria Dillard
    Victoria Dillard
    • Janelle Cooper
    Heather Locklear
    Heather Locklear
    • Caitlin Moore
    Barry Bostwick
    Barry Bostwick
    • The Mayor
    Maurice Godin
    Maurice Godin
    • Trevor Wolfe
    Peter Herman
    • Ed
    Bill Kux
    Bill Kux
    • Doctor
    Bill Patrick
    • Reporter
    Elaina Davis
    Elaina Davis
    • Reporter
    • (as Elaina Erika Davis)
    • Director
      • Andy Cadiff
    • Writers
      • Philip Wen
      • Bill Callahan
      • Jill Cargerman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews2

    7.6124
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    10nicofreezer

    One of the best Episode ever

    One of the best spin city ever, i dont know why it came out of nowhere but This episode is fantastic ( on the level on a Friends/Malcolm episode) When usually spin city is Funny but not that much.

    In " Dont get on the bus " all stories are so funny, especialy the Paul and James one, also Nikki and Stuart . 10/10 perfect sitcom episode.

    We re getting Closer from Mike goodbye...
    8kfo9494

    Mike runs over Caitlin's soon to be husband.

    Mayor Winston is going to start a bus trip on his Senate run across the State of New York. Everything is set as the Mayor, Carter, Mike and Caitlin are ready to board the bus. As Mike is moving the bus due to traffic, Caitlin springs some information on him that Trevor, her ex-husband, are going to get married again. With Trevor present to see Caitlin off, Mike hits Trevor with the bus. The trip is delayed.

    In another story, Paul and James are contemplating why everyone seems to listen to what Carter says. Paul finally decides that it is because Carter has facial hair. Now Paul and James are out to grow mustaches so they can get the same respect as Carter.

    The episode was well played by the actors which always making for a more interesting watch. There are some humorous exchanges between characters especially between Stuart and Nikki on dating advice. But a scene that made me laugh out loud was a small exchange between the Mayor and Mike about being on the open road. Barry Bostwick plays his character to perfection and can make an ordinary line exceptional. Overall an entertaining episode.

    Related interests

    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The character of Ed is played by actor Peter Hermann, whose name is misspelled in the credits.
    • Quotes

      Mike Flaherty: You don't need a statement. There is no story here.

      Reporter #2: Are you, are you trying the Jedi mind trick on us?

    • Connections
      References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • April 26, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ubu Productions
      • Lottery Hill Entertainment
      • DreamWorks Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.