TV Show

Boss

Boss is an American political drama television serial created by Farhad Safinia. The series stars Kelsey Grammer as Tom Kane, the mayor of Chicago, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies, a degenerative neurological disorder.

TV Show Stats +8%

2 seasons

18 episodes total

Status

Canceled

First Aired

2011

Rating

TV Show

7.2/10

131 votes • HD

Season 1

8 episodes
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Episode 1

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Episode 1 • Oct 21, 2011

After being diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder, Chicago Mayor Tom Kane must set aside his personal issues as he attempts to run the city with an iron fist, while also dealing with the upcoming gubernatorial primary.

9.0
55m
Reflex
Episode 2

Reflex

Episode 2 • Oct 28, 2011

With a new, powerful entry in the race, Kane and his people flex their political muscles to maintain their hold. Meanwhile, a worried Meredith suspects her husband is keeping something from her.

10.0
55m
Swallow
Episode 3

Swallow

Episode 3 • Nov 04, 2011

With Zajac's campaign gathering steam, Kane needs to adjust to his health situation; Miller digs deep to come up with some embarrassing dirt on Gov. Cullen.

10.0
55m
Slip
Episode 4

Slip

Episode 4 • Nov 11, 2011

Kane finds himself starting to lose control, both politically and personally, as his supporters begin to question their confidence in him. Zajac ventures into uncharted territory while campaigning as Miller continues to dig for answers.

10.0
55m
Remembered
Episode 5

Remembered

Episode 5 • Nov 18, 2011

After long-buried information resurfaces, Kane and his camp find themselves battling the media for control of public perception. With the primary just around the corner, they'll have to pull out all the stops to contain the situation and keep the upper hand.

10.0
55m
Spit
Episode 6

Spit

Episode 6 • Nov 25, 2011

Kane takes an unannounced break from City Hall as his political image hits an all-time low. The election looms and he'll need to enlist the help of others to weather this storm. Kitty, at an emotional impasse, makes a bold move while Meredith, increasingly suspect of Kane's behavior, seeks opportunities of her own.

10.0
55m
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Season 2

10 episodes
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Louder Than Words
Episode 1

Louder Than Words

Episode 1 • Aug 17, 2012

Tom Kane cements his mayoral legacy with a lavish ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of the new modernized O'Hare terminals. Now Kane looks to the future, setting his sights on reviving a subsidized housing project. While his political future seems bright, Kane continues to battle for control over his disease.

9.0
55m
Through and Through
Episode 2

Through and Through

Episode 2 • Aug 24, 2012

Kane uses personal tragedy to further his agenda, poaches his nemesis's aide, Mona, and hires ambitious newcomer Ian - but will they be enough to fill the void that Stone left behind?

10.0
55m
Ablution
Episode 3

Ablution

Episode 3 • Aug 31, 2012

Kane's increasing infatuation with his new aide Mona leads him to get swept up in her enthusiasm for a housing-redevelopment project.

10.0
55m
Redemption
Episode 4

Redemption

Episode 4 • Sep 07, 2012

Kane attempts to clean house and deep-sixes longtime political cronies, while at home, Meredith and Emma want no part of a family reunion with him.

10.0
55m
Mania
Episode 5

Mania

Episode 5 • Sep 14, 2012

Kane's corruption sweep threatens his political hold over the City Council. His mental symptoms begin to spiral out of control - Kane can no longer tell what is a hallucination and what is reality.

10.0
55m
Backflash
Episode 6

Backflash

Episode 6 • Sep 21, 2012

Kane's moves with the housing project escalate tensions from unrest to rioting and looting. As Chicago burns, Kane secretly seeks treatment at an alternative clinic, where his past haunts him.

10.0
55m
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