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Key West was a short-lived 1993 hour long comedy-drama television series set in Key West, Florida. Thirteen episodes aired on Fox between January and June 1993. It was created by David Beaird and Allan Marcil. The show was produced by Viacom Productions. The main character is Seamus O'Neill, played by Fisher Stevens, a factory worker from New Jersey who dreams of being a writer. When he wins the lottery, he uses his newfound wealth to move to Key West to pursue his writing career, Where his idol, Hemingway, had lived. Seamus finds the island inhabited by eccentrics. He takes a job as a reporter for The Meteor," a local newspaper. In addition to Stevens: Jennifer Tilly, Denise Crosby, and Brian Thompson led the large ensemble cast as the town's high-class prostitute, conservative mayor and eccentric sheriff, respectively.

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19th January 1993 - 29th June 1993
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Fisher StevensDenise CrosbyLara Piper
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Pilot Still
Pilot
19th January 1993

Episode 1

Lottery winner Seamus O'Neil (Fisher Stevens) quits a dull factory job to become a newspaper writer, a la Hemmingway, in Key West. His first story: a heated mayoral campaign.

The Second Day in Heaven Still
The Second Day in Heaven
26th January 1993

Episode 2

The good news: Seamus's million-dollar lottery check arrives. The bad news: it's only $32.59 after deductions.

The Great Unknown Still
The Great Unknown
2nd February 1993

Episode 3

Flu-stricken and short-staffed, Seams vows to the paper out if it kills him—and it might; a mysterious, filry stranger captivates Jody; Gumbo faces up to the 10th anniversary of his beloved wife's death.

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Less Moonlight
9th February 1993

Episode 4

Laurel, the passion of Seamus's life, intends to reclaim him; JoJo wins a "slave" for a day: Chaucy; and Rikki peddles exotic marital aids to island housewives.

Pieces of a Man Still
Pieces of a Man
16th February 1993

Episode 5

Seamus tackles the obituary of an island legend he never met, but whose bequests changes the lives of many—including Seams, who's entrusted with the care of the old man's ashes.

The Greening Still
The Greening
23rd February 1993

Episode 6

Two ne'er-do-well friends for Seamus's youth want to take him to Africa; a gentlemanly navel officer take Savannah by storm; Chaucy's drinking problem resurfaces.

Act of God Still
Act of God
2nd March 1993

Episode 7

As Hurricane Andrew bears down of the Keys, tourists and townsfolk prepare to evacuate—except for a few loco locals who get ready to party.

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Gimme Shelter
9th March 1993

Episode 8

Seams, JoJo and Rikki scrounge for shelter while their digs are being fumigated; and Savannah is visited by a stern nun form her school days, who's come to ask a favor.

Crossroads Still
Crossroads
16th March 1993

Episode 9

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We the People Still
We the People
1st June 1993

Episode 10

Everyone suffers when the Government blockades tie island to find illegal immigrants, but most of all JoJo, whose visa has expired.

Compadres Still
Compadres
8th June 1993

Episode 11

Seamus assumes the duties of fatherhood when an illegal immigrant abandons her newborn; Gumbo's pink-ribbonrd gator takes a pouder; the death of a libidinous admiral compromises Chaucy.

The System Still
The System
22nd June 1993

Episode 12

Seamus's slice-of-life article about Gumbo's bar enables Chaucy to shut it down; Hector's dream of producing quality cigars goes up in smoke.

Heavy Metal, Heavy Hearts Still
Heavy Metal, Heavy Hearts
29th June 1993

Episode 13

A "moonstruck" dolphin follows Savannah and Seams home from lobster fishing; JoJo and Hunter strike gold in an underwater treasure hunt; Hector pressures Chaucy to issue a dredging permit.

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