In the first episode of public relations satire Spin Doctors, politics and money are top of the agenda at O'Connor and Associates. Giles O'Connor (John Sumner) Australian import Andrew (Mark Ferguson) and the rugby-obsessed Ron (Patrick Wilson) brainstorm an image revamp for National Party leader Bill English. Meanwhile office liberal Kevin (John Leigh) massages the ego (and wallet) of a banking client, and a mysterious Afghan man at reception baffles everyone except senior partner Liz (Elizabeth Hawthorne). Plus Melissa (Michelle Langstone) hunts for a celebrity to front an irritable bowel campaign.