The Powers That Be

Airs Next: NBC at Saturday 8:30 PM (30 min.)

Status: Ended Premiered: March 7, 1992 Last Aired: June 19, 1993

Show Categories: Drama, Comedy

Situation Comedy 21 episodes This series, created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman , revolves around the life of Democratic Senator William Powers (John Forsythe, who starred in Dynasty), an ally of Bill Clinton. Senator Powers is a good guy, but, even after twenty-six years in Washington, D.C., lacks the political smarts to survive in national politics. Fortunately, Senator...

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Last episode: Grandma's Big Decision
Bill's mother, Enid Powers (Cloris Leachman), shows up just before her 93rd birthday and announces that she's moving in until she dies. Then she asks her already frustrated daughter-in-law to kill her off! Meanwhile, Sophie surprises Jordan when she moves into her apartment building, leaving Jordan concerned that the Senator's nosy daughter will discover their affair.
Aired: Saturday June 19, 1993

20. Grammargate (2)	Jun 12, 1993	0 Reviews	0.00

19. Grammargate (1)	Jun 5, 1993	0 Reviews	0.00

18. Bradley Gets Fired	Jan 19, 1993	0 Reviews	0.00

17. Having a Ball	Jan 19, 1993	0 Reviews	0.00

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Cast

David Hyde Pierce - Rep. Theodore Van Horne (photos)

Peter MacNicol - Bradley Grist (photos)

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Pierce Van Horne (photos)

Valerie Mahaffey - Caitlyn Van Horne

John Forsythe - Senator William Powers

Holland Taylor - Margaret Powers (photos)

Robin Bartlett - Sophie Lipkin

Eve Gordon - Jordon Miller

Elizabeth Berridge - Charlotte

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mb072829 Report Abuse	9.8 Superb "Personal favorite" I love The Powers That Be wish I could get a copy of all the shows. If anyone has one please contact me . Continue » Posted Jan 26, 2008 12:25 pm PST

GarrisonSkunk Report Abuse 1 user agrees with this review	8.7 Great "A decent show" The main reason I think The Powers that Be failed : Democrats can't seem to laugh at themselves. Continue » Posted Dec 25, 2005 10:17 am PST

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