Caitlin hires an image consultant to determine why Mayor Winston's approval rating with women has plummeted. Stuart's overbearing ex-wife comes back into his life, courtesy of Carter's bungled attempt at matchmaking.
The mayor's popularity is down alarmingly, especially with women. Julia Rhodes, the consultant Caitlin hires, insists that Charlie must make a domesticated, pro-feminist appearance in Rosie O'Donnell's sassy TV talk show. Carter's messed-up matchmaking puts Stuart back under the influence of his classy but wickedly domineering ex Ann, who turns the rebel back into a whipped boy.—KGF Vissers