Stacey Paterno is a fictional character portrayed by Jennifer Esposito in the TV series Spin City.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Goodbye Girl (season 2), they were 24 years old.
They appear in 47 episodes out of a total of 145 aired and have accumulated 140 positive votes.
The character of Stacey Paterno is mainly associated with Nikki Faber and Mike Flaherty.
Episodes47
The Goodbye Girl
episode S2.E4 october 1997Mike discourages Randall from pursuing a young woman two weeks after his divorce, for fear of a media frenzy. With Janelle's promotion to Randall's personal assistant, Mike needs a new one and Stacey Paterno applies for the job.
In the Heat of the Day
episode S2.E5 october 1997Carter goes jogging to plug Randall's fitness program but gets mistaken for a mugger and publicizes the arrest to soothe his outrage. Paul accidentally insults a Mexican councilman. Stacey and Nikki coach James on wooing the supply girl.
Radio Daze
episode S2.E6 october 1997Mike and Randall clash repeatedly with an obnoxious deejay. Paul tries to write an objective critique of Randall's autobiography. The female staffers fantasize about the handsome man who delivers bottled water to the building.
The Thirty Year Itch
episode S2.E7 november 1997Everyone struggles to figure out what to give Mike for his 30th birthday, as he prepares to meet with a high school girlfriend atop the Empire State Building. Meanwhile, the mayor asks Carter to find out whether the mayor's nephew Stephen is gay.
My Life Is a Soap Opera
episode S2.E8 november 1997Mike dates Lisa, a writer for "All My Children", then sees details of their romance played out on episodes of the show. A newspaper photo's caption names Stuart as Carter's boyfriend, so Stuart uses the ruse to get dates.
Family Affair
episode S2.E9 november 1997Winston is accused of paying a call girl, and Mike sets out to prove it false. But Winston was with Mike's visiting mother at the time. Nikki dates a shy ventriloquist. A panicky security guard shoots Paul by mistake.
Family Affair: Part 2
episode S2.E10 november 1997Mike's mom can save Randall from scandal by revealing their tryst. Carter's planned trip to the Bahamas goes awry when co-workers want to join him. Paul hires Stacy to represent him when he faces off against Hank on The People's Court.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
episode S2.E11 december 1997James is asked to chaperon Randall's visiting free-spirited daughter Meg, who disrupts an animal rights rally. Paul corresponds with a pen pal.
Miracle Near 34th Street
episode S2.E12 december 1997Randall accidentally tells the public that there is no Santa Claus, and sets off a chain of mishaps during the Christmas season.
Same Time Next Year
episode S2.E13 january 1998Randall hosts a New Year's party, where Nikki's boyfriend dumps her for the catering girl, Carter helps Stuart grieve over a deceased house pet, everyone suggests resolutions for each other, and several people drink way too much alcohol.
The Paul Lassiter Story
episode S2.E14 january 1998Randall has a tight deadline for writing a book but can expect no help from close-mouthed Mike, whose recent doctor visit hints that he may have cancer. And several staffers try to obtain new office chairs from a snooty supply technician.
Gentleman's Agreement
episode S2.E15 january 1998Mike tries to talk Mayor Winston out of joining a private club that prohibits women, but his efforts lead to both of them and several other staffers being trapped in the club steam room by a muckraking reporter. Meanwhile, Stuart tries to join the women's book club at the office and Paul tries to help when James is swindled by a local card shark.
Deaf Man Walking
episode S2.E16 february 1998Randall has hearing problems; Stuart gets a new office upstairs; Stacey wants to move out of the family household, so her grandmother blames Mike and puts a curse on him.
The Marrying Men
episode S2.E17 march 1998Paul chooses an engagement ring for Claudia, but Mike pays for it and keeps it until Paul can reimburse him. When Laurie finds the ring in Mike's pocket, she thinks Mike is proposing to her. Meanwhile, Stuart and Stacy go on a date.
One Wedding and a Funeral
episode S2.E18 march 1998Mike and Laurie plan their wedding with Randall as best man; Paul gets cold feet about marrying Claudia; Nikki is the first to fantasize about what it would be like being married to Mike.
A River Runs Through Me
episode S2.E19 march 1998As a preemptive strike against illegal drug use, Mike mandates that the staff will undergo mandatory drug testing, then accidentally ingests peyote during a visit with Native American constituents.
The Pope of Gracie Mansion
episode S2.E20 april 1998The Pope's visit to New York City inspires Randall to mix politics with religion; Paul's pet turtle goes missing; Nikki and Stacy both date Carter's friend Daniel; and Mike and Stuart work to avert an MTA strike.
Bye, Bye, Birdie
episode S2.E21 april 1998The staffers throw prenuptial parties for Paul and Claudia, but Stuart plays a prank on the women by changing the planned entertainment for Claudia's party; an offensive statue turns up on display in City Hall.
The Lady or the Tiger
episode S2.E22 may 1998Mike's clingy girlfriend Kaari is a magician who doesn't take kindly to his rejection; Stuart and Carter open their own bar; James loans money to Randall and then tries to get reimbursed.
Single White Male
episode S2.E23 may 1998Stuart wants to become Carter's new roommate so that both of them can have lower rent; animal lover James objects when Paul brings his cat to kill the rat that's on the loose in Mike's office.
The Paul Bearer
episode S2.E24 may 1998Paul and Claudia's wedding day is fraught with problems: Randall suddenly suffers from a speech impediment and best man Mike learns that the church is double-booked with a funeral.
Dead Dog Talking
episode S3.E1 september 1998Mike takes credit when someone else saves a baby from falling into the zoo's sea lion tank. Paul uses crutches to obtain undeserved sick leave but Stacy knows he's faking. Carter brings home a 19-year-old dog named Rags.
There's Something About Heidi
episode S3.E2 september 1998Mike's dates with Heidi Klum are tabloid fodder. Randall laughs at inappropriate moments because his father told him that crying is a sign of weakness. Nikki has a sex dream about Mike and tells it to Carter, who blabs it to Stuart.
Gone with the Wind
episode S3.E3 october 1998The care package that James gets from home contains a dead pet and Mike's relationship with Heidi leaves no time to help. Since Carter and Paul have no air conditioning, Carter springs for a large fan but Paul won't pay his share.
The Deer Hunter
episode S3.E4 october 1998Mike goes hunting with campaign contributor Peter Noland, who makes killing deer a prerequisite for his contribution. Acting deputy mayor Stuart drives Stacy nuts until Janelle intervenes. James subs for Paul, who wants a raise.
It Happened One Night
episode S3.E5 october 1998Mike may adopt an abandoned baby; his former flames dish on him. Randall needs to go to therapy but gets nervous and briefs James to go in his place.
Three Men and a Little Lady
episode S3.E6 october 1998While trying to help Randall improve his image, Mike, Randall, and Paul are mugged by a young woman. Stuart starts dating Deirdre West, who turns out to be just as loathsome as he is.
An Officer and a Gentleman
episode S3.E7 november 1998When an old friend of Mike's who's in the navy comes to town, he's happy to see him. Until he learns that he hooked up with Carter.
Quest for Fire
episode S3.E8 november 1998An Olympic torch-bearer from Nigeria gets lost in NYC, so workaholic Mike vacations at the office. Paul moves to Harlem and tries to assimilate by adopting black stereotypes. Nikki talks of a fictitious beau and Mike wants to meet him.
The Kidney's All Right
episode S3.E9 november 1998Randall accidentally volunteers to donate a kidney to a sick child; Paul avoids an aggressive reporter; Stacey stays with Carter and Stuart while her place is fumigated.
Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day
episode S3.E10 november 1998Randall's cranky father joins the staff for a live televised Thanksgiving dinner at the Mayor's mansion, where he and Randall argue, Carter and James stage a puppet show to promote family values, and Stuart tricks Stacey.
Local Hero
episode S3.E11 december 1998Mike plays matchmaker for Stacey and a timid city councilman, while everyone prepares to attend a costume party at which several staffers may perform.
Monkey Business
episode S3.E12 december 1998At Christmas time, Randall plays Santa Claus; Stuart and Carter meet an older gay couple who have moved into their building; and Mike tangles with an intelligent chimp named Bobo who was given to the Central Park Zoo as a gift.
Taxi Driver
episode S3.E13 january 1999Stacey dates a simpleton cab driver, while Randall & Mike negotiate with his labor union's temperamental representative. Stuart tricks Paul into dating while Claudia is out of town. Mike takes a drastic step to separate Arthur and Nikki.
The Nutty Deputy Mayor
episode S3.E14 january 1999Mike learns about weight discrimination when he dons a fat suit for a day, while James plans to beat him in a bachelor auction for charity. Stuart won't introduce his sister to the staff.
Not in the Line of Fire
episode S3.E15 january 1999After a false alarm shooting at a pier opening, paranoid Randall thinks Mike deserted him in a life-or-death situation, and then gives Mike the cold shoulder. Mike is obsessed with Nikki but can't have her because Arthur has proposed.
Internal Affairs
episode S3.E16 february 1999Nikki breaks up with Arthur and joins Mike for a hotel tryst, which goes awry when Mike wants to keep their relationship secret. Stacey plays a phone prank on Paul. Carter, James, and Stuart all go on a stakeout with Randall.
Dick Clark's Rockin' Make-Out Party '99
episode S3.E17 february 1999Stuart breaks up with Deidre, who files sexual harassment charges against him. Stacy's visiting aunt Marie hits on James. Randall starts a romance with a staff member.
Back to the Future IV - Judgment Day
episode S3.E18 february 1999Mike's political mentor comes to City Hall to help on the Millennium project, and displays a literal Messianic complex. Things heat up between Randall and Janelle. A mishap occurs when Paul dog-sits Rags as a favor to Carter.
Politically Incorrect
episode S3.E19 march 1999Randall says the wrong thing on a TV talk show. Paul is addicted to Stacy's meatball sandwiches. Carter dates closeted gay boxer Bennett Jones, who fights a match with Stuart.
That's Entertainment
episode S3.E20 march 1999The staffers try to finish work so they can watch the Academy Awards, and they pass the time by sharing their favorite movie moments.
The Last Temptation of Mike
episode S3.E21 april 1999Mike may help Paul and Claudia conceive a child. Doug, a City Hall tour guide, annoys the staffers, especially Stacey. James can't get peace and quiet in the office.
Carter & Stuart & Bennett & Deirdre
episode S3.E22 april 1999Stuart befriends Carter's ex-boyfriend Bennett, so Carter takes revenge by befriending Deidre. Subbing for absent Stacey, temp Gayle thinks Mike is coming on to her. James starts writing a City Hall newsletter.
The Mayor with Two Brains
episode S3.E23 may 1999A magazine cover story about Mike winds up focusing on Carter instead. James learns of Mike's affair with Nikki and struggles to keep it a secret, with unfortunate results to his physical appearance.
Wall Street
episode S3.E24 may 1999Mike and his stockbroker help James invest responsibly. Randall commissions an action figure that looks like him, in order to donate all the profits to charity.
Klumageddon: Part 1
episode S3.E25 may 1999Randall asks Heidi Klum to help with an animal rights campaign, but she comes between Mike and ailing Nikki. James objects to Randall adding humor to his press conferences.
Klumageddon: Part 2
episode S3.E26 may 1999Nikki thinks Mike is dumping her for Heidi Klum. Stuart gives Carter's dog to Heidi to elicit her sympathy. Paul and James compete to see who can give better massages to Stacey.
- The Goodbye Girl
- In the Heat of the Day
- Radio Daze
- The Thirty Year Itch
- My Life Is a Soap Opera
- Family Affair
- Family Affair: Part 2
- They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
- Miracle Near 34th Street
- Same Time Next Year
- The Paul Lassiter Story
- Gentleman's Agreement
- Deaf Man Walking
- The Marrying Men
- One Wedding and a Funeral
- A River Runs Through Me
- The Pope of Gracie Mansion
- Bye, Bye, Birdie
- The Lady or the Tiger
- Single White Male
- The Paul Bearer
- Dead Dog Talking
- There's Something About Heidi
- Gone with the Wind
- The Deer Hunter
- It Happened One Night
- Three Men and a Little Lady
- An Officer and a Gentleman
- Quest for Fire
- The Kidney's All Right
- Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day
- Local Hero
- Monkey Business
- Taxi Driver
- The Nutty Deputy Mayor
- Not in the Line of Fire
- Internal Affairs
- Dick Clark's Rockin' Make-Out Party '99
- Back to the Future IV - Judgment Day
- Politically Incorrect
- That's Entertainment
- The Last Temptation of Mike
- Carter & Stuart & Bennett & Deirdre
- The Mayor with Two Brains
- Wall Street
- Klumageddon: Part 1
- Klumageddon: Part 2
Best moments10
- Mike goes hunting with campaign contributor Peter Noland, who makes killing deer a prerequisite for his contribution. Acting deputy mayor Stuart drives Stacy nuts until Janelle intervenes. James subs for Paul, who wants a raise.
- Randall has hearing problems; Stuart gets a new office upstairs; Stacey wants to move out of the family household, so her grandmother blames Mike and puts a curse on him.
- A magazine cover story about Mike winds up focusing on Carter instead. James learns of Mike's affair with Nikki and struggles to keep it a secret, with unfortunate results to his physical appearance.
- Nikki thinks Mike is dumping her for Heidi Klum. Stuart gives Carter's dog to Heidi to elicit her sympathy. Paul and James compete to see who can give better massages to Stacey.
- The staffers try to finish work so they can watch the Academy Awards, and they pass the time by sharing their favorite movie moments.
- Winston is accused of paying a call girl, and Mike sets out to prove it false. But Winston was with Mike's visiting mother at the time. Nikki dates a shy ventriloquist. A panicky security guard shoots Paul by mistake.
- Mike's mom can save Randall from scandal by revealing their tryst. Carter's planned trip to the Bahamas goes awry when co-workers want to join him. Paul hires Stacy to represent him when he faces off against Hank on The People's Court.
- Mike takes credit when someone else saves a baby from falling into the zoo's sea lion tank. Paul uses crutches to obtain undeserved sick leave but Stacy knows he's faking. Carter brings home a 19-year-old dog named Rags.
- Randall accidentally volunteers to donate a kidney to a sick child; Paul avoids an aggressive reporter; Stacey stays with Carter and Stuart while her place is fumigated.
- Mike plays matchmaker for Stacey and a timid city councilman, while everyone prepares to attend a costume party at which several staffers may perform.
- The Deer Hunter
- Deaf Man Walking
- The Mayor with Two Brains
- Klumageddon: Part 2
- That's Entertainment
- Family Affair
- Family Affair: Part 2
- Dead Dog Talking
- The Kidney's All Right
- Local Hero