Synopsis
Michael, a neurotic young man, sees his therapist David twice a week. David views Michael as an ideal guinea pig for the experimental psychiatric techniques he hopes will turn him into a bestselling pop psychology writer.
Episodes
Season 11
Small TalkDavid and Michael head to a shopping mall to tackle Michael's fear of small talk. David begins a passionate affair with his editor.22m2
Unscripted ConversationAs part of the therapeutic process, David sends Michael off to a department store to talk to strangers. Things are so complicated with Sammy that David asks his publisher for a new editor.22m3
VomitingDavid is openly irritated that Michael is dating his receptionist Claire, especially since she knows all about David's book. Will Claire keep his secret?22m4
Sleeping With PeopleMichael is terrified by the idea of spending a night with Claire. What if he snores?22m5
BridgesMichael is seriously not ready to overcome his fear of bridges. Dr. Wasserman and Sammy push David to tell Michael about the book.22m6
TrustWho can Michael trust? His therapist has betrayed him and his girlfriend has known all along.22m7
HeightsDavid pushes Michael to explore his fear of heights, putting more strain on their relationship. Michael forces himself to read David's book.22m8
Being AloneDavid is frantic. Michael has disappeared. When he does turn up, Michael announces that there is another therapist in his life.22m9
RidiculeMichael embarks on a new course of therapy with Judy, a well-being coach. She recommends David and Michael have a joint session to repair their relationship.22m10
SweatingMichael thinks his sweating is disgusting. But nothing's as hot as the scathing review of David's book.22m11
FailureThe review hurts - a lot. David is successful in desensitizing Michael to the criticism by having him read it out loud, over and over again. The repetition has the opposite effect on David.22m12
EndingsAfter washing down sleeping pills with Scotch, David wakes up in the emergency ward. For Michael, the successful elder abuse ad campaign means a promotion, more responsibility and more anxiety.22m
Small TalkDavid and Michael head to a shopping mall to tackle Michael's fear of small talk. David begins a passionate affair with his editor.22m2Unscripted ConversationAs part of the therapeutic process, David sends Michael off to a department store to talk to strangers. Things are so complicated with Sammy that David asks his publisher for a new editor.22m3VomitingDavid is openly irritated that Michael is dating his receptionist Claire, especially since she knows all about David's book. Will Claire keep his secret?22m4Sleeping With PeopleMichael is terrified by the idea of spending a night with Claire. What if he snores?22m5BridgesMichael is seriously not ready to overcome his fear of bridges. Dr. Wasserman and Sammy push David to tell Michael about the book.22m6TrustWho can Michael trust? His therapist has betrayed him and his girlfriend has known all along.22m7HeightsDavid pushes Michael to explore his fear of heights, putting more strain on their relationship. Michael forces himself to read David's book.22m8Being AloneDavid is frantic. Michael has disappeared. When he does turn up, Michael announces that there is another therapist in his life.22m9RidiculeMichael embarks on a new course of therapy with Judy, a well-being coach. She recommends David and Michael have a joint session to repair their relationship.22m10SweatingMichael thinks his sweating is disgusting. But nothing's as hot as the scathing review of David's book.22m11FailureThe review hurts - a lot. David is successful in desensitizing Michael to the criticism by having him read it out loud, over and over again. The repetition has the opposite effect on David.22m12EndingsAfter washing down sleeping pills with Scotch, David wakes up in the emergency ward. For Michael, the successful elder abuse ad campaign means a promotion, more responsibility and more anxiety.22mCast
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