The Powers That Be
The Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on NBC from 1992 to 1993. Norman Lear served as executive producer for the show.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Love Child
07-03-199248mSenator Powers, in the middle of a tough re-election campaign with a local hero, finds that he has an additional potential obstacle to his re-election -- an illegitimate daughter.
- Ep 2
2.Bill Gets Shot
14-03-199223mIt's Caitlyn and Theodore's anniversary and Margaret is insistent that Sophie not join the family for dinner. Meanwhile, the campaigning Senator is in need of some publicity, but...
- Ep 3
3.My Mother, My Self
21-03-199224mNot being asked to a White House luncheon for Princess Diana is bad enough, but Margaret really gets upset when her efforts only result in Caitlyn being invited instead. Margaret...
- Ep 4
4.Dirty Politics
28-03-199224mMargaret, Jordan and Bradley scheme to discredit the Senator's opponent, the now-handicapped, former-pro footballer, Joe Bowman. The result is a faked videotape of Bowman hopping...
- Ep 5
5.Kiss Me Caitlyn
04-04-199224mThe Senator and his aides have no choice but to offer Joe Bowman a public apology -- in spite of his paralysis secretly being a sham. Meanwhile, Bowman sets his sights on seducing...
- Ep 6
6.Bill and Margaret's Excellent Adventure
11-04-199224mAfter thier unexpected night of passion, Bill considers ending his relationship with Jordan in favor of the a chance at returning the fire to his marriage -- leaving Jordan fuming...
- Ep 7
7.Charlerella
18-04-199224mThe Powers household is invited to attend a ball in the Senator's honor, but Margaret conveniently forgets to invite Charlotte until it's too late. Theodore stays behind to wait f...
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