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The Governor & J.J. Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

26 Episodes 1969 - 1970

Episode 1

The Second 1st Lady

Tue, Sep 23, 196930 mins

The governor and his daughter J.J. have heated arguments over some fundamental issues a result that dad thinks of as the generation gap. But when he needs his daughter to fill in traditionally as the first lady, she comes through beautifully.

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Episode 2

There Go the Judge

Tue, Sep 30, 196930 mins

When J.J. gets a ticket she has a hard time convincing everyone that she wants to go to court like everyone else.

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Episode 3

Romeo and J.J.

Tue, Oct 14, 196930 mins

J.J. falls big for Hollywood lothario Garrett Spaulding and heads to Hollywood when the actor returns to home. Governor Drinkwater is worried that his daughter is headed for heartbreak.

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Episode 4

One Little Indian

Tue, Oct 21, 196930 mins

Governor Drinkwater is proud of his heritage and descent from a fighter in the tribal wars of the past century. But when the news gets out it threatens to derail iimportant Indian legislation and Drinkwater must fix it.

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Episode 5

Cat on a Hot Tin Mansion

Tue, Oct 28, 196930 mins

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Episode 6

The Butterfly Man of Alcazar

Tue, Nov 4, 196930 mins

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Episode 7

Come Fly Without Me

Tue, Nov 11, 196930 mins

George is afraid of flying but Drinkwater and J.J. try to convince him to work through it. George goes up in a plane not realizing the pilot is upset over breaking up with his girlfriend.

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Episode 8

Rhyme with Reason

Tue, Nov 18, 196930 mins

Sara's granddaughter Marcy is visiting and everyone is welcoming. But Marcy sings a protest song at a rally that seems to be directed at Governor Drinkwater which changes everything.

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Episode 9

My Good Friend, What's His Name?

Tue, Nov 25, 196930 mins

Governor Drinkwater is selected to give a humanitarian award to a man he doesn't care for. At the awards ceremony William can't remember the man's name leading to embarrassment.

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Episode 10

Springtime for Maggie

Tue, Dec 2, 196930 mins

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Episode 11

State of Reunion

Tue, Dec 9, 196930 mins

A woman from William Drinkwater's past shows up. J.J. and the governor's staff are intrigued and speculate as to what is happening.

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Episode 12

Bunky's Buddy

Tue, Dec 16, 196930 mins

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Episode 13

The Governor's Portrait

Tue, Dec 23, 196930 mins

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Episode 14

Profile in Discourage

Tue, Dec 30, 196930 mins

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Episode 15

Once Upon a War

Tue, Jan 6, 197030 mins

An old college friend of Governor Drinkwater comes for a visit and the governor is looking forward to it. But the man is now a South American dictator and that doesn't sit well with J.J.

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Episode 16

Never Judge a Book by Its Naked Cover

Tue, Jan 13, 197030 mins

J.J. is reading a racy novel and Governor Drinkwater picks it up to see what it's about. But the wrong people happen to find out and Drinkwater is the target of their anti-smut campaign.

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Episode 17

The Last Weekend

Tue, Jan 20, 197030 mins

The governor wants to have a low key weekend at a remote cabin and takes J.J. along. But when the two are snowed in they realize how much they both like the everyday distractions.

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Episode 18

The Tic Toc Tale

Tue, Jan 27, 197060 mins

J.J. buys her father the governor a beautiful watch as a gift. But when George accidentally finds it he thinks it's to honor his ten years of service with Drinkwater.

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Episode 19

Luv the Guv

Tue, Feb 3, 197060 mins

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Episode 20

Bye, George

Tue, Feb 17, 197030 mins

The governor thinks George is about to leave his position to take a job with the president. Drinkwater looks around for a replacement and decides George's current girlfriend is perfect which creates a problem.

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Episode 21

Abe Lincoln Slept Here

Tue, Feb 24, 197030 mins

The governor and his daughter find themselves on opposite sides of a highway construction project. The road is to go through a children's zoo where J.J. works.

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Episode 22

Son of the Bride

Tue, Mar 3, 197030 mins

Governor Drinkwater's mother Ella is getting remarried and he is happy for her. But a debate arises over the size of the wedding and the governor finds himself caught in the middle.

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Episode 23

The Governor Gets the Chair

Tue, Mar 10, 197030 mins

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Episode 24

The Return of Doctor Livingston

Tue, Mar 17, 197030 mins

J.J. agrees to a blind date with reservations but ends up having a wonderful time. But the handsome veterinarian Dr. Livingston hasn't called in a week causing her to worry.

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Episode 25

Charley's Back in Town

Tue, Mar 24, 197030 mins

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Episode 26

Second Opinion

Tue, Mar 31, 197030 mins

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