The Mayor of New York City needs the help of his staff, especially his Deputy Mayor, to keep the media off his back and make sure things are running smoothly.
Mike takes credit when someone else saves a baby from falling into the zoo's sea lion tank. Carter adopts a 19-year-old dog named Rags. Guest stars Conan O'Brien. (S3, E01)
Mike's dates with supermodel Heidi Klum are tabloid fodder. Randall can't stop laughing at inappropriate moments. Nikki reveals that a secret crush on Mike. (S3, E02)
The care package that James gets from home contains a dead pet and Mike's relationship with Heidi Klum leaves no time to help. (S3, E03)
Mike goes hunting with campaign donor Peter Noland, whose donation depends on Mike killing a deer. Acting deputy mayor Stuart drives Stacy nuts until Janelle intervenes. (S3, E04)
Mike considers adopting an abandoned baby, attracting the attention of his former flames. Randall gets nervous about therapy so briefs James to go in his place. (S3, E05)
While trying to help Randall improve his image, Mike, Randall & Paul get mugged by a young woman. Stuart meets his match in the loathsome Deirdre West... (S3, E06)
Mike's childhood friend returns from a stint in the Navy to reveal he's gay, and Mike gets jealous when Carter starts dating him. (S3, E07)
Mike's holiday destination becomes the office, after an Olympic torch-carrier gets lost in New York. Paul tries to fit in when he moves into Janelle's Harlem neighbourhood. (S3, E08)
Randall accidentally volunteers to donate a kidney to a sick child (Frankie Muniz). Stacey stays with Carter and Stuart while her place is fumigated. (S3, E09)
Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day: Randall's cranky dad joins the staff for a live televised Thanksgiving dinner at the Mayor's mansion. Stacey has a startling moment with Stuart. (S3, E10)
Mike plays matchmaker for Stacey and a timid city councilman, while everyone prepares to attend a fancy dress party at which several staffers may perform. (S3, E11)