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The Powers That Be

Show Info

  • Status: Canceled
  • First Aired: March 7, 1992
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 20
  • Networks: NBC
  • Genres: Comedy
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The Powers That Be(1992)

TMDB Rating: 8.3 (3 votes)

Overview

The Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on NBC from 1992 to 1993. Norman Lear served as executive producer for the show.

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Season 1

7 episodes • 1992

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Love ChildMar 7, 19920.0
2Bill Gets ShotMar 14, 19920.0
3My Mother, My SelfMar 21, 19920.0
4Dirty PoliticsMar 28, 19920.0
5Kiss Me CaitlynApr 4, 19920.0
6Bill and Margaret's Excellent AdventureApr 11, 19920.0
7CharlerellaApr 18, 19920.0
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Season 2

8 episodes • 1992

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1A Chicken in Every PotNov 7, 19920.0
2Bill's Dead...NotNov 7, 19920.0
3I'm Your DummyNov 14, 19920.0
4How Sharper Than a Servant's ToothNov 21, 19920.0
5The InternNov 28, 19920.0
6Sophie's Big DecisionDec 5, 19920.0
7Oh, MackDec 12, 19920.0
8St. Caitlyn of ShearsJan 2, 19930.0

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