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Season 1 – The Powers That Be

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Family and staff try to boost a U.S. senator's sagging image.

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Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 07/09/2019
Most of its gags are so broad and strained, and its characters so brazenly dysfunctional and over the top, that its negative message about the Washington Establishment is smothered by mannered lunacy. Go to Full Review Emily St. James AV Club 07/08/2019
Powers is far from a perfect show. But as a missing link it's as good as any show on the air at that time. Go to Full Review Rick Kogan Chicago Tribune 07/03/2019
It`s wonderfully silly and pleasingly mean-spirited, much like the world its seeks to satirize. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider 12/20/2023
Though largely forgotten, this sharp political satire set in the household of U.S. Senator William Powers (a post-Dynasty John Forsyth) is notable for its ensemble cast of future A-listers... Go to Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News 07/08/2019
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In a season of blandness, [The Powers That Be] is as welcome as a Democrat with charisma Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 07/08/2019
The Powers That Be may just be [Norman] Lear's biggest hit in more than a decade. It's certainly the funniest show to come to network television this season. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
The Powers That Be — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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John Forsythe

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Holland Taylor

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Valerie Mahaffey

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David Hyde Pierce

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Robin Bartlett

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 7, 1992 The Love Child Sophie's emergence (Robin Bartlett) clouds Bill's (John Forsythe) presidential hopes. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 7, 1992 The Love Child A senator's (John Forsythe) illegitimate daughter (Robin Bartlett) clouds his presidential hopes. Produced by Norman Lear. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 14, 1992 Bill Gets Shot Theodore (David Pierce) shoots Bill (John Forsythe) during a suicide attempt. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 21, 1992 My Mother, Myself Caitlyn (Valerie Mahaffey) is invited to the first lady's luncheon; Margaret (Holland Taylor) isn't. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 28, 1992 Dirty Politics Staffers plot to discredit Bill's (John Forsythe) debate opponent. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 4, 1992 Kiss Me, Caitlyn Bill (John Forsythe) and staff can't use an opponent's shocking secret. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 11, 1992 Bill and Margaret's Excellent Adventure Bill (John Forsythe) struggles to keep passion aflame with Margaret (Holland Taylor). Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 18, 1992 Charlarella The senator (John Forsythe) is caught in a snowstorm on his way to a banquet; Caitlyn (Valerie Mahaffey) arranges a dangerous liaison. With Elizabeth Berridge. Details

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 7, 1992