Spin City is a clever, intelligent sitcom about the inner workings of City Hall in America's largest city. The workaholic Deputy Mayor of New York City is Mike Flaherty, who serves as Mayor Randall Winston's chief strategist and indispensable manager. Mike governs the city with the assistance of his eccentric team: a nervous and insecure press secretary; a chauvinist and obnoxious chief of staff; an immaculately groomed gay activist in charge of minority issues; a bright and efficient, man-crazy accountant; and an idealistic young speechwriter. They are all professionally competent but personally challenged, like Mike.