The Powers That Be
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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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Season 1
The Love Child
Senator 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.
Bill Gets Shot
It'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 he didn't expect it to come from Theodore's botched suicide attempt -- which results in Bill being shot in a very undignified location.
My Mother, My Self
Not 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 then tries to play on Caitlyn's insecurities to secure the invitation for herself, including playing her trump card -- Sophie. Meanwhile, Bill just wants the family to get along.
Dirty Politics
Margaret, 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 out of his chair. The press discovers the tape is a fake, and as a last-ditch effort to save his aids from being fired, Bill visits Bowman and is startled by what he finds.
Kiss Me Caitlyn
The 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 Caitlyn to have someone inside the Senator's camp. Caitlyn finds herself simultanously charmed and repulsed by Mr. Bowman and contemplates having an affair. Meanwhile, Bill and Margaret share a spontanous night of passion.
Bill and Margaret's Excellent Adventure
After 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 and shocked. Meanwhile, Caitlyn can't get Joe Bowman out of her head, and Bradley gets a major high from the pain killers he's taking for a kidney stone.
Charlerella
The 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 for Caitlyn, but winds up spending a romantic evening with Charlotte when they get snowed in. Caitlyn, meanwhile, slinks off to Joe Bowman's hotel room, and the blizzard keeps the rest of the Powers clan trapped in their limo.
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About 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. Across 2 seasons and 15 episodes, originally airing on NBC, with status "Canceled".
The Powers That Be Cast and Characters
The cast features John Forsythe (as William Powers), Holland Taylor (as Margaret Powers), Eve Gordon (as Jordan Miller), Peter MacNicol (as Bradley Grist), and Valerie Mahaffey (as Caitlyn Van Horne). Their performances are a major reason The Powers That Be has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Powers That Be keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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The Powers That Be has 15 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Powers That Be good? What's the rating?
The Powers That Be holds a 7.8/10 rating based on 5 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Powers That Be?
The main cast includes John Forsythe, Holland Taylor, Eve Gordon, and Peter MacNicol, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Powers That Be available in English?
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When was The Powers That Be released?
The Powers That Be first aired in 1992.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Powers That Be have?
The Powers That Be currently has 2 seasons and a total of 15 episodes. The series status is "Canceled", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Powers That Be about?
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. It belongs to the Comedy genre.
In which language is The Powers That Be originally available?
The Powers That Be was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Powers That Be first released?
The Powers That Be first premiered on March 7, 1992 (1992).
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