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Season 1 – Mister Sterling

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This drama chronicles the daily struggles of well-intentioned young Senator William Sterling Jr., who brings a fresh perspective - and his own agenda - to Capitol Hill. Thrust into political office after the untimely death of the senior senator from California, Sterling is forced to navigate the murky world of Washington politics with only the help of his resourceful staff.
Mister Sterling — Season 1

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Josh Brolin

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Audra McDonald

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William Russ

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David Norona

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James Whitmore

Actor

Graham Greene

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 2003 Pilot A young and well-intentioned U.S. senator brings a fresh perspective -- and his own agenda -- to Capitol Hill. This episode: California's senior senator dies. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 17, 2003 Next Question Sen. Sterling mishandles a drug question during his first press conference; former Gov. Bill Sterling flies to Washington to give his son political advice. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 24, 2003 Game Time Jackie pushes Sen. Sterling to begin his campaign for re-election; the former chief of staff shops for a Democratic candidate, while the Republicans anoint a wealthy businessman to run in California. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 31, 2003 Technical Corrections Jackie discovers the senator is unknowingly footing the bill for a luxury hotel suite; Sterling opposes the missile defense shield, even though it would result in thousands of jobs for his constituents. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 7, 2003 Human Error Sterling battles the Immigration and Naturalization Service to help a member of the janitorial staff re-enter the country. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 14, 2003 Nothing Personal Sterling agrees to help a college friend win an appointment, but the appointment runs into trouble; a billionaire enters the race for Sterling's seat. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 21, 2003 The Statewide Swing Sterling decides to throw a campaign fund-raiser at his father's house; a reporter asks the senator for his opinion on the death penalty. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 28, 2003 Wish List Sterling causes a stir when he announces that an actress (Portia de Rossi) would like to testify before the Committee on Appropriations. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 7, 2003 Final Passage A young U.S. senator brings a fresh perspective - and his own agenda - to Capitol Hill. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 14, 2003 Sins of the Father Bill celebrates his birthday; the National Press Club asks him to replace its guest speaker; Sterling's father faces charges of illegal campaign contributions. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Lawrence O'Donnell
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 10, 2003