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The Powers That Be

William Powers is a clueless senator whose career is actually run by his manipulative wife Margaret, his smart chief of staff (and mistress) Jordan, and his political aide Bradley. At home, the senator must also contend with his fussy daughter Caitlyn and her suicidal husband Theodore, who happens to be in love with the Powers' bumbling maid Charlotte. The arrival of the senator's illegitimate daughter, Sophie Lipkin, in the middle of a tough re-election campaign causes consternation for everyone, but Sophie ends up bonding with her father and quickly becomes an important part of his life and his workplace.

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Cast & Crew See All

John Forsythe
Sen. William Franklin Powers
Holland Taylor
Margaret Powers
Eve Gordon
Jordan Miller

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

A Chicken in Every Pot

Sat, Nov 7, 1992

Margaret fears that she's accidentally given Hillary Clinton food poisoning; Theodore and Charlotte fight their feelings for each other.

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Awards

  • 1993 - Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor in a New Television Series - nominated

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