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The Powers That Be

The misadventures of a well-meaning but dim-witted American senator and his circle of unconventional and morally ambiguous associates.

William Powers, a senator, is actually controlled by his wife Margaret, his mistress Jordan, and his political aide Bradley. At home, he struggles with his fussy daughter Caitlyn and her suicidal husband Theodore, who has a crush on their maid Charlotte. The arrival of his illegitimate daughter Sophie Lipkin during a re-election campaign causes chaos, but Sophie quickly forms a bond with her father and becomes integral to his life and work.

Episodes:

Episode 3 Bill Gets Shot

3. Bill Gets Shot

Aired: Mar 14, 1992

When Theodore's suicide attempt backfires and catches the Senator in the post...

Episode 4 My Mother, My Self

4. My Mother, My Self

Aired: Mar 21, 1992

Tension mounts when Caitlyn receives an invitation for a luncheon that Margar...

Episode 5 Dirty Politics

5. Dirty Politics

Aired: Mar 28, 1992

Bradley, Jordan and Margaret leak a fake tape of paraplegic Joe Bowman walkin...

Episode 6 Kiss Me Caitlyn

6. Kiss Me Caitlyn

Aired: Apr 4, 1992

Caitlyn is ashamed when she finds herself attracted to Joe Bowman.

Episode 8 Charlerella

8. Charlerella

Aired: Apr 18, 1992

Theodore falls for Charlotte; Caitlyn sneaks off to have an affair with Joe B...

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Info about The Powers That Be

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Comedy