Swingtown Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Jun/05/2008
Writer: Mike Kelley
Director: Alan Poul
Guest star: Damon Carney (Bud Green), Morgan Farris (Betsy Burdis), Nicole Swahn (Tammy), Angie Bolling (Stewardess), Steve Shearer (Realtor), Jason Singer (Butcher)

Susan and Bruce have moved their family to Chicago to try to find a different, unique sense of community that they haven't felt yet. Little do they know, they've stepped into the world of swingers and the American sexual revolution.

2 :01x02 - Love Will Find a Way

First aired: Jun/12/2008
Writer: Mike Kelley
Director: Alan Poul
Guest star: Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Kate Norby (Gail Saxton), Rick Peters (Tony Mareno), Erin Daniels (Sylvia Davis), Mark Valley (Brad Davis), Mandy Levin (Martha Hincamp), Robert Bagnell (Paul Hincamp), John Getz (Steve Gilboy), Robert Curtis Brown (Airline Executive), Michael Patrick McGill (Bill Baker), Kyle Searles (Logan Rhode), Mary Strong (Reporter), Andrea C. Pearson (Anane), Muna Otaru (Vladimir)

Bruce celebrates a great day on the trading-room floor by attending a party with Susan and the Deckers at the Playboy Club; Janet entertains her new neighbors and realizes how important her friendship with Susan is.

3 :01x03 - Double Exposure

First aired: Jun/19/2008
Writer: David Graziano
Director: Joshua Marston
Guest star: Mark Valley (Brad Davis), Erin Daniels (Sylvia Davis), Rick Peters (Tony Mareno), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Kate Norby (Gail Saxton), James Thomas (John Hyatt), Alexandra Leighton (Cherie Hyatt), Daniel Graves (Pastor), Justen Balaya (Red Head Kid)

Susan asks for Janet's assistance in planning a house warming party in hopes of mending their damaged friendship, but Trina shakes things up when she adds guests to the list and a twist on fondue dipping.

4 :01x04 - Cabin Fever

First aired: Jun/26/2008
Writer: Joy Gregory
Director: Jamie Babbit
Guest star: Kyle Searles (Logan Rhode), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Rachel Winfree (Fisherman's Wife)

Susan invites the Deckers to join the Millers' in a two bedroom cabin when the Thompsons back out of the annual trip. The foursome get a shock when Janet and Roger make a last minute appearance, just as things were getting cozy. Meanwhile, Laurie invites Doug over for a dinner while her parents are away, and BJ, Samantha and Rick break in to the Deckers home and go swimming.

5 :01x05 - Go Your Own Way

First aired: Jul/03/2008
Writer: Jessica Mecklenburg
Director: Bob Balaban
Guest star: Rick D. Wasserman (Harry Reems), Tony Daly (Rex), Kyle Searles (Logan Rhode), Erin Daniels (Sylvia Davis), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Kate Norby (Gail Saxton)

The star of a controversial film is given a fundraiser at Decker's home to help pay for his legal defense, which is attended by Bruce and Susan.

6 :01x06 - Friends with Benefits

First aired: Jul/10/2008
Writer: Vanessa Reisen
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Guest star: Judith Hoag (Rita), Heidi Marnhout (Bobbi), Rachelle LeFevre (Melinda), Ryan McPartlin (Luke), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Rick Peters (Tony Mareno), Jim O'Heir (Mr. Stone)

When Trina and a high school sweetheart relive some fond memories, it causes Tom to become jealous. Meanwhile, In an effort to boost Bruce's career, Susan attends a Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon, but it's Janet who makes an impression on the elite organization.

7 :01x07 - Heatwave

First aired: Jul/17/2008
Writer: Tom Garrigus
Director: Matt Earl Beesley
Guest star: Tony Daly (Rex), Heidi Marnhout (Bobbi), Elizabeth Ruscio (Doreen), Katie Lowes (Liz), Rachelle LeFevre (Melinda), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Rick Peters (Tony Mareno)

Trina, already bitter about Tom's affair, is left in the dark about his decision to throw a spontaneous pool party to beat the record high temperatures in Chicago. Meanwhile, Roger asks advice from Susan after being fired at work, and Bruce cozies up to a co-worker.

8 :01x08 - Puzzlerama

First aired: Jul/25/2008
Writer: Adam Giaudrone
Director: Alan Poul
Guest star: James Thomas (John Hyatt), Alexandra Leighton (Cherie Hyatt), Kate Norby (Gail Saxton), Rachelle LeFevre (Melinda), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Rick Peters (Tony Mareno)

Trina plays host for a "Puzzlerama" party for Roger and Susan, Bruce and Melinda and Tom and Janet , in which mismatched couples must figure out the clues from the neighborhood's darkest secrets.

9 :01x09 - Swingus Interruptus

First aired: Aug/01/2008
Writer: Joy Gregory, Jessica Mecklenburg
Director: Dan Minahan
Guest star: Cyia Batten (Daphne), Mark Valley (Brad Davis), Erin Daniels (Sylvia Davis), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Nick Benson (Rick Thompson), Shana Goodsell (Deborah)

As Tom and Trina close their relationship, Bruce and Susan open a new door with Brad and Sylvia, but are interrupted by Laurie and Doug Stephens.

10 :01x10 - Running on Empty

First aired: Aug/08/2008
Writer: Carol Barbee
Director: Alex Zakrzewski
Guest star: Latarsha Rose (Michelle), Rylan Williams (Anthony), Pat Crawford Brown (Norma), Romy Rosemont (Dr. Gardner), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Nick Benson (Rick Thompson)

Bruce insists the family head to the cabin for some time together, but Laurie has her own plans of meeting with Doug. Also, Janet and Roger seek advice from a therapist.

11 :01x11 - Get Down Tonight

First aired: Aug/15/2008
Director: Jamie Babbit
Guest star: Steve Seagren (Mr. Malone), David Monahan (Henry), Damon Carney (Bud Green), Romy Rosemont (Dr. Gardner), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Nick Benson (Rick Thompson), David Lowe (Sleazy Guy), Dorothea Harahan (Vicky)

Bruce and Susan enjoy a night out when they go line dancing with Tom and Trina. Janet begins a temp job with a local newspaper. Janet manages to impress her new boss.

12 :01x12 - Surprise

First aired: Aug/29/2008
Writer: Tom Garrigus, Vanessa Reisen
Director: Tucker Gates
Guest star: David Monahan (Henry), Rachelle LeFevre (Melinda), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Nick Benson (Rick Thompson), John Posey (Sullivan), Colleen Foy (Sherry), Matt Barr (Matt), Latarsha Rose (Michelle), Rylan Williams (Anthony)

Susan decides to throw a surprise birthday party for Janet. Roger has a job interview for a position in Cincinnati and Samantha learns that she will be moving in with her cousin Lisa. BJ does not take the news well. Trina has a surprise for everybody that will change her and Tom's lifestyle.

13 :01x13 - Take It To The Limit

First aired: Sep/05/2008
Writer: Mike Kelley, David Graziano
Director: Alan Poul
Guest star: Kate Norby (Gail Saxton), David Monahan (Henry), Rachelle LeFevre (Melinda), Michael Rady (Doug Stephens), Nick Benson (Rick Thompson), Rylan Williams (Anthony), Latarsha Rose (Michelle), Katie Lowes (Liz), Karina Logue (Maggie Murphy), Eric Tiede (Delivery Guy), Jeffrey Reeves (Key Guy)

The neighborhood couples confront relationship changing decisions during Trina and Tom's annual end of the summer clambake and key party.