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.
- 1992-1993
- 2 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy
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.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1992 - 1993
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.
Episode 2
Bill's Dead... Not
Sat, Nov 7, 1992 30 mins
When Bill goes to visit his mother, the press inaccurately reports his death, so Margaret contemplates accepting his seat on the Senate.
Episode 3
I'm Your Dummy
Sat, Nov 14, 1992
Theodore volunteers to be Bill's dummy in an ill-conceived ventriloquist act.
Episode 4
How Sharper Than a Servant's Tooth
Sat, Nov 21, 1992
Charlotte decides to quit rather than face her feelings for Theodore; Jordan gets upset when Bill blows her off on their anniversary.
Episode 5
The Intern
Sat, Nov 28, 1992
Margaret and Jordan each become jealous of a new intern in Bill's office.
Episode 6
Sophie's Big Decision
Sat, Dec 5, 1992
Sophie's ex-boyfriend returns with plans to drag her back to New Jersey; Bradley, Jordan, and Margaret each try to get big-name guests to show up at a party.
Episode 7
Oh, Mack
Sat, Dec 12, 1992
Bill is suspicious of a charming Hollywood mogul who's won over the women in the Powers home.
Episode 8
St. Caitlyn of Shears
Sat, Jan 2, 1993
Caitlyn turns to the Bible for comfort after she gets a bad haircut; Bradley tries to get the Senator's name into the press.
Episode 9
Grammargate: Part 1
Tue, Jan 19, 1993
A drunken Bradley's comments create a scandal; Pierce hacks into the school's computer.
Episode 10
Grammargate: Part 2
Tue, Jan 19, 1993
Margaret and Caitlyn land in hot water while trying to help Pierce; Bradley finds the answer to his problems.
Episode 11
Grandma's Big Decision
Tue, Jan 19, 1993 30 mins
Bill's mother asks Margaret to kill her; Sophie moves into Jordan's apartment building.
Episode 12
Having a Ball
Tue, Jan 19, 1993
The Senator is invited to appear in the Presidential motorcade for Clinton's inauguration; Jordan tries to make Bill jealous; Theodore fears Charlotte thinks he forgot her birthday.
Episode 13
Bradley Gets Fired
Tue, Jan 19, 1993
After Bradley gets fired, Margaret replaces him.
