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Season 1 – Graves

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The half-hour dramedy stars Nick Nolte as former two-term U.S. President Richard Graves, who searches for the man he used to be 25 years after leaving the White House. He's on a quest to right the wrongs of his administration and to tout some of its proudest victories, from immigration and gay rights to foreign policy and funding for arts and sciences. The journey is compounded by his wife Margaret's decision to finally pursue her own political ambitions, in addition to surprising revelations about his son and daughter.
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Critics Consensus

Graves squanders the talent of its star, Nick Nolte, and lacks the sharp satire needed to live up to its claim as a political dramedy.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 02/03/2021
Somehow, this engrossingly oddball half-hour comedy-drama manages not to come off too preachy. Go to Full Review Hank Stuever Washington Post 01/25/2019
C+
It's another First Family comedy where the funny parts feel overexerted. Go to Full Review Allison Keene Collider 10/27/2016
3/5
Graves is more optimistic than Veep and far more low-key than Scandal, and its aided in its ambitions by a fantastic cast. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider 10/14/2016
Just try not to cringe when the washed-up and self-pitying POTUS goes rogue with a pot-smoking waitress (Callie Hernandez) and has an epiphany that he must now atone for his many political sins. Which I assume includes mugging. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/31/2020 This political comedy series is seriously pee I'm your pants funny. Considering today's political climate it's all the more interesting. Classic Nick Nolte kind of character. See more 12/11/2019 Achingly unfunny like a bad CBS sitcom, couldn't take anymore See more 08/19/2019 Underrated (note audience vs. critics). Some relief from politics without giving up politics -- and some welcome feel-good where little can be expected from reality. See more 01/23/2017 Funny, intelligent and very well acted. Sela Ward is amazing, as is Nick Nolte and the supporting cast. See more 12/10/2016 Wasn't expecting much, but was massively surprised at how hilarious this show is. Binged the first 8 episodes on demand and laughed my ass off right through. See more 11/15/2016 I love the show feels timely for sure. It's like a sad veep with funny moments. Love the cast and the idea of the show. I am very interested to see where they take it. I hope they give it some room to find its way. I see other reviews are not so great I wonder if they watched all the shows you need to let it soak in I think. I love the show. But I also loved 48 hours. See more Read all reviews
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Joshua Michael Stern

Creator

Nick Nolte

President Richard Graves

Sela Ward

Margaret Graves

Skylar Astin

Isaiah Miller

Callie Hernandez

Samantha

Christopher Lowell

Jeremy Graves

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 16, 2016 Evil Good and Good Evil Former President Richard Graves realizes that his policies of 25 years ago have done damage to the country, so he begins a journey to right his administration's wrongs; Olivia tries to find her identity after separating from her wealthy husband. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 23, 2016 You Started Everything The family and staff try unsuccessfully to prevent Graves from finding out that the man who attempted to assassinate him while in office is seeking a furlough to visit his dying mother; Graves attends his gardener's niece's quinceañera. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 30, 2016 Nothing Can Come of Nothing Graves encourages a federal bureaucrat to grant amnesty to a group of illegal immigrants who have sought refuge at his ranch; Jeremy returns home after serving four years in the Army but still feels he can't impress his father. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 6, 2016 That Dare Not Speak Graves realizes his views are on the wrong side of history as he attends his speechwriter's marriage to another man; Olivia falls deeper in love with Arturo; Isaiah tries to prep Jeremy for an interview on a local morning news show. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 2016 Lions in Winter After learning his longtime friend and ally ex-U.K. Prime Minister Trevor Lloyd is dying of cancer, Graves takes off to see him in Baltimore for one last adventure; Olivia enlists Jeremy's help when she realizes she's in over her head with Arturo. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 20, 2016 A Tincture of Madness Margaret arranges for a therapist to visit the Graves home; Jeremy intercepts a letter to the family asking if they would like to send someone to speak at Treadwell's furlough hearing; Olivia acts out, angry about her impending divorce. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 27, 2016 The Careless Giant Graves tries to rectify mistakes he made with Native American groups during his presidency; Isaiah's relationship with Sammy becomes collateral damage; Jeremy speaks at Treadwell's furlough hearing; Margaret assists Olivia in her divorce proceedings. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 4, 2016 TV Is the Shepard The family welcomes a TV news magazine's team into their home for a special on Graves' post-presidential life; Olivia discovers she's pregnant; Jeremy's career as a political commentator begins to heat up; Isaiah makes a decision about his future. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 11, 2016 Through a Glass Gravely Graves travels across state lines to convince Isaiah to come back to his staff; Jeremy is offered his own TV show only to have Olivia call on him for help with a crisis; Margaret sets up her campaign office; Treadwell visits his mother. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 18, 2016 Not Giants But Windmills Graves enlists Isaiah's help drafting a speech while trying to stifle rumors about Margaret's relationship with Jonathan Dalton; the FBI asks Olivia and Jeremy questions about their connection to Arturo; Treadwell escapes his security escort. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Joshua Michael Stern
Executive Producer
Joshua Michael Stern, Greg Shapiro, Keith Eisner, Eric Weinberg
Network
MGM+
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 16, 2016