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The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer

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The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer is an American sitcom that aired on UPN in 1998. Before it was even debuted, the series set off a storm of controversy because of a perceived light-hearted take on the issue of American slavery.

Comedy

1.5 / 5

5th October 1998 - 26th October 1998
Top Cast
Chi McBrideDann FlorekChristine Estabrook
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A.O.L.: Abe On-Line
5th October 1998

Episode 1

Lincoln engages in ""telegraph sex"" with a woman he's never seen.

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Up, Up and Away
12th October 1998

Episode 2

Desmond, Nibblet and the President wind up trapped behind enemy lines after a freak accident with an observation balloon, and President Lincoln must dress in drag to escape Southern territory. Meanwhile, General Grant tries sobriety.

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Saving Mr. Lincoln
19th October 1998

Episode 3

When Lincoln falls ill before a meeting with Queen Victoria, Mary Todd decides to hire a body double to impersonate the president. Little does the body double know that she's got another use in mind for him.

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Once Upon a Mistress
26th October 1998

Episode 4

When foreign dignitaries bring their mistresses to visit, President Lincoln finds temptation in a gift from a foreign dignitary. Meanwhile, Nibblet concocts a tonic for Mary's migraines.

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Pilot

Episode 5

After managing to get himself hired as President Lincoln's butler, Desmond Pfeiffer schemes to return to his native England.

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Pigeon English

Episode 6

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Kidnapped

Episode 7

When Confederate soldiers kidnap Mrs. Lincoln, Grant retaliates by kidnapping Robert E. Lee's wife.

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School Daze

Episode 8

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Episode 9

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