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Tanner '88

A former Michigan U.S. Representative navigates the intense process of pursuing his party's Presidential nomination, offering a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a high-stakes campaign.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Dark Horse

1. The Dark Horse

Aired: Feb 15, 1988

Congressman Jack Tanner prepares for the New Hampshire primary.

Episode 2 For Real

2. For Real

Aired: Feb 15, 1988

Tanner's presidential campaign gains momentum with a new television commercia...

Episode 5 Bagels with Bruce

5. Bagels with Bruce

Aired: May 2, 1988

At odds with the rest of Tanner's campaign, media manager Stringer weighs his...

Episode 6 Child's Play

6. Child's Play

Aired: May 16, 1988

Tanner makes a number of appearances and gets image tips from an ex-member of...

Episode 8 The Girlfriend Factor

8. The Girlfriend Factor

Aired: Jun 20, 1988

The campaign becomes hostile to the reporter who broke the story on Tanner's ...

Episode 10 The Boiler Room

10. The Boiler Room

Aired: Jul 17, 1988

Reeling from their respective losses at the Democratic National Convention, t...

Episode 11 The Reality Check

11. The Reality Check

Aired: Aug 11, 1988

Having lost the Democratic nomination, Tanner ponders running as a third cand...

Episode 12 The Reality Check

12. The Reality Check

Aired: Aug 22, 1988

Having failed to secure the Democratic nomination, TJ and company try to laun...

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Info about Tanner '88

Current Status: Ended

Network: HBO

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama