Series synopsis
Nikki is an American comedy television series that premiered on The WB on October 9, 2000. It ended on March 10, 2002. It was created by Bruce Helford. It stars Nikki Cox, Nick von Esmarch, Toby Huss and Susan Egan.
Nikki White pursues her dream of being a Las Vegas showgirl, while her husband, Dwight, tries to break into professional wrestling.
Premise
Nikki White pursues her dream of being a Las Vegas showgirl, while her husband, Dwight, tries to break into professional wrestling.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nikki Cox as Nikki White
- Nick von Esmarch as Dwight White
- Toby Huss as Jupiter
- Susan Egan as Mary
- Christine Estabrook as Marion
Guest cast
- Drew Carey as Barry Tenzer
- Aaron Paul as Scott White
- Marina Benedict as Luna
- Brad William Henke as Thor
- Phil LaMarr as Richard
- Ellen Albertini Dow as Miss Marie
- Terra Ackerman as Monica
- Rebecca Derrick as Leslie
- Meredith Bishop as Lurleen
- J. Evan Bonifant as Pud
- David Garrison as Steve Rhoades
- Dante Lara as B.J.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | October 8, 2000 | May 20, 2001 |
| Season 2 | 19 | October 14, 2001 | March 10, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fierce An aspiring dancer and her would-be professional-wrestler husband decide to pursue their dreams in Las Vegas. We meet Nikki, who uninvitedly met Dwight at his going away to college party two years ago. They eventually cling to each other. After taking Nikki's advice to follow his dream and disregarding his mother's wish to see her son attend college, Dwight joins a wrestling camp, and incurring the wrath of his mother who cannot stand Nikki as she visits them. |
October 8, 2000 |
| 2 |
Humiliated Dwight makes his debut as The Crybaby in his first professional wrestling match, but his embarrassment leads him to ditch the script. Meanwhile, Nikki is up for a solo act in a musical production at the casino, but the lyrics could harm her big chance. |
October 15, 2000 |
| 3 |
Topless Nikki learns that the next show at the casino requires the dancers to perform topless- or take the month long run off without pay. Dwight's medical insurance is cancelled because of an injury he sustained in junior high school, and he can't wrestle until he gets a new policy. Before leaving for home, Marion tries to persuade Dwight that he's throwing his life away. |
October 22, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Technical Knockup Nikki feels bad, so Dwight drags her down to the doctor. The news she receives from the doctor are pretty bad, because it could be that she might not be able to get kids much longer. Nikki feels torn apart by the idea of not being able to have her own family, but the other option to have kids right away freaks her out even more. |
October 14, 2001 |
| 2 |
Vaya Con Nikki Unemployed Nikki gives Dwight cash so he can go to Mexico with his friends, but doesn't tell him the funds are from their account. She's forced to accept a humiliating job so she can recoup the money. |
October 21, 2001 |
| 3 |
A Rock and a Hard Place Nikki and Dwight agree to try out several condom products for a Chinese manufacturer in order to pay for a weekend getaway at the Hard Rock Hotel, but the task proves to be more dangerous than they expected. |
October 28, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The WB |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 9, 2000 |
| Last aired | March 10, 2002 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |