"...an edgy romantic comedy for romantics everywhere, hopeless and otherwise." Starring Jeremy Piven as Cupid/Trevor Hale, Paula Marshall as Dr. Claire Allen and Jeffrey D.Sams as Champ. Thursdays at 9 on ABC.

"To get back home to Mt. Olympus, Cupid (or is he merely earthling Trevor Hale?) must match 100 couples while convincing his beautiful psychiatrist that he is, in fact, the Roman god of love."

And hey, you know the show rocks -- why don't you drop someone a line and let them know that *you* know and that you're watching?










[01x01] "Pilot"
Original Airdate 09.26.98
Dr. Claire Allen is ready to abandon her plans for her latest book on love and romance when a colleague introduces her to an institutionalized patient claiming to be Cupid. After weeks of therapy sessions with Claire, the man "remembers" his "real" name -- Trevor Hale. Believing he's cured, the state mental health board agrees to Trevor's release on the condition that Claire continue to monitor his progress.
director
writer(s)
Scott Wynant
Rob Thomas

[01x02] "The Linguist"
Original Airdate 10.03.98
When Claire asks a master linguist (Tim DeKay) to determine Trevor's state of origin by analyzing his speech patterns, Trevor takes advantage of the opportunity and tries to find the specialist his soulmate. Meanwhile, Champ can no longer cope with Trevor as a roommate and tells him to find another place to live.
director
writer(s)
Scott Wynant
Rob Thomas

[01x03] "Heaven... He's In Heaven"
Original Airdate 10.10.98
Personal distractions and Trevor's meddling reach a new high for Claire just as she is being considered for a prestigious position at a psychological research institute. Meanwhile, a husband's (Harry Groener) sudden desire to dance at the most inappropriate times strains a marriage, but Trevor is determined to not let the music stop.
director
writer(s)
Michael Engler
Jeff Reno, Ron Osborn

[01x04] "A Truly Fractured Fairy Tale"
Original Airdate 10.17.98
A secret admirer has Claire's heart pounding and pulse racing as she tries to find out who the unknown suitor may be. Meanwhile, Champ may be headed for a big career move into commercials.
director
writer(s)
Elodie Keene
Elle Triedman

[01x05] "First Loves"
Original Airdate 10.24.98
Trevor, Claire and Champ go on the road with Champ's old theatre friend, turned pop artist, Sophie (Lisa Loeb), in search of her childhood love. Meanwhile, Claire must either prove Trevor is not a danger to society or risk him being put on a dangerous experimental drug.
director
writer(s)
Patrick Norris
Hart Hanson

[01x06] "Meat Market"
Original Airdate 10.31.98
While Trevor is out with the boys on Halloween night, he decides to test his matchmaking skills on Claire, but he may be unhappy with the results. Also, Trevor becomes the target of a young, homeless girl's (Anna Chlumsky) tricks , but in the end his compassion is her sweetest treat.
director
writer(s)
Michael Fields
Rob Thomas

[01x07] "Pick Up Schticks"
Original Airdate 11.07.98
When a new guy (Todd Field) in the singles group introduces Trevor to an alternative and aggressive method of dating, Trevor thinks he has found his ticket back to Mt. Olympus. Meanwhile, Helen (Sherilyn Fenn) puts Trevor's libido to the test, but if he gives in, he could be stuck on Earth forever.
director
writer(s)
Tucker Gates
Michael Conathan, Rob Thomas

[01x08] "Heart of the Matter"
Original Airdate 11.21.98
When Trevor tries to match two strangers despite one's terminal illness, destiny delivers a magical twist-of-fate. Meanwhile, Claire and Alex have growing pains as the next step in their relationship becomes more of a hurdle.
director
writer(s)
Michael Engler
Karen Hall

[01x09] "End of an Eros"
Original Airdate 12.12.98
When Claire's old professor, Dr. Darcy Wyatt (Jennifer Crystal ), writes a book denouncing the importance of true love, the members of the singles group begin to reconsider their goals. Claire and Trevor, therefore, must unite to prove Dr. Wyatt's theory wrong.
director
writer(s)
Peter O'Fallon
Michael Green

[01x10] "Hung Jury"
Original Airdate 12.19.98
Claire and Trevor miss their chance for last-minute Christmas shopping after they get stuck on jury duty for a high profile case involving an online Santa Claus busted for scamming money from kids. A fellow juror (Kim Fields) falls for the jury foreman.
director
writer(s)
David Petraraca
(story by) Hart Hanson, Rob Thomas

[01x11] "A Great Personality"
Original Airdate 01.07.99
When a beautiful woman (Christine Taylor) joins the singles group to find someone who will love her for her personality rather than her looks, Trevor attempts to find her match through a personal ad. Meanwhile, Mike, Lawrence and Nick go on the prowl for the perfect woman; while Claire uncovers some information that may be linked to Trevor's past and his true identity. In addition, Champ begins to have some doubts about his relationship with Chris.
director
writer(s)
Deran Sarafian
Rob Thomas

[01x12] "Grand Delusions"
Original Airdate 01.14.99
When a man claiming to be Don Quixote (Patrick Fabian) believes he is reunited with his Sancho Panza [Trevor], Trevor can't help but play along when the Man of La Mancha calls upon him to find his beloved Dulcinea. Meanwhile, Claire and her father (Barry Newman) share a bittersweet reunion of their own.
director
writer(s)
Nick Marck
Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

[01x13] "Bachelorette Party"
Original Airdate 01.28.99
Claire's bachelorette party for her best friend (Jessica Tuck) goes awry when Trevor realizes that the bride and groom are an ill-fated match and tries to break them up. Meanwhile, Champ is offered a role that requires him to do the "full monty."
director
writer(s)
Stephen Cragg
Dahlia Borthwick

[01x14] "The Children's Hour"
Original Airdate 02.11.99
When Claire's young patients, a pair of precocious twins, ask Trevor to find a boyfriend for their single mother (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen), the welcome task is anything but child's play. Meanwhile, Trevor's matchmaking endeavor rekindles Champ's sad memories of his broken relationship with a single mother and child.
director
writer(s)
Michael Katleman
Hart Hanson

[01x15] "Botched Makeover"
UNAIRED
When Trevor visits the set of Champ's TV-show he meets an intelligent, modest assistant who never got much respect from her colleagues. When he hears she sends herself flowers to spice up her boring life, he invites her for one of Claire's sessions. During the first session she already gets in contact with Tom Caighne, a first class womanizer.
director
writer(s)
James Whitmore Jr.
Vanessa Taylor & Rob Thomas