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Tanner '88 Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 1988 - 1988
Episode 1
The Dark Horse
Fri, Feb 12, 1988 60 mins
Unknown presidential candidate Jack Tanner (Michael Murphy) and his daughter campaign before the primary in New Hampshire, where they try to create a winning TV ad. Cynthia Nixon.
Episode 2
For Real
Mon, Mar 14, 1988 30 mins
Tanner's staff produces an unusual television commercial, which overshadows his campaigning. Michael Murphy.
Episode 3
The Night of the Twinkies
Tue, Apr 12, 1988 30 mins
While campaigning in Nashville, Tanner (Michael Murphy) hopes to use an old friend (Cleavon Little) to win up support in the African-American community.
Episode 4
Moonwalker and Bookbag
Mon, May 2, 1988 30 mins
Tanner is forced to deal with a constant Secret Service presence, while coping with some unfavorable publicity. Michael Murphy, Daniel Jenkins.
Episode 5
Bagels With Bruce
Mon, May 16, 1988 30 mins
Tanner and his daughter (Cynthia Nixon) find out what it means to be in the spotlight when they attend an anti-Apartheid rally, while accepting some advice from Bruce Babbitt.
Episode 6
Child's Play
Mon, Jun 6, 1988 30 mins
Tanner heads to Los Angeles to register voters and butter up celebrities. He also has to contend with a new media consultant who tries to spruce up his image. Michael Murphy, Rebecca De Mornay.
Episode 7
The Great Escape
Mon, Jun 20, 1988 30 mins
Tanner (Michael Murphy) debates Jesse Jackson on television. Meanwhile, travelling on a chartered aircraft is proving quite challenging to his staff.
Episode 8
The Girlfriend Factor
Mon, Jul 11, 1988 30 mins
While covering Tanner's campaign, the press becomes obsessed with a scandal. Meanwhile, Tanner hears from some parents who question his desire to legalize drugs. Michael Murphy.
Episode 9
Something Borrowed, Something New
Sun, Jul 17, 1988 30 mins
Tanner takes a break from campaigning for a family celebration, while also releasing an unusual list of cabinet members he'd like, including Gloria Steinem, Ralph Nader and Art Buchwald.
Episode 10
The Boiler Room
Thu, Aug 11, 1988 30 mins
Although it appears that Michael Dukakis has the nomination, Tanner and his staff try a last-minute pitch to challenge Dukakis at the Democratic convention. Michael Murphy.
Episode 11
Reality Check
Mon, Aug 22, 1988 30 mins
In the finale, Michael Dukakis is chosen as the Democratic nominee, but Tanner tries to decide if he will run as a third-party candidate. Michael Murphy.
