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The Best Episodes of Boss

Every episode of Boss ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 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...
Genres:DramaWar & PoliticsCrime
Network:Starz

Best Episodes Summary

"Stasis" is the best rated episode of "Boss". It scored 8.7/10 based on 358 votes. Directed by Jean de Segonzac and written by N/A, it aired on 12/2/2011. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Choose".

  • Stasis
    8.7/10358 votes
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    #1 - Stasis

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2011

    Just days away from the election, Kane slowly regains control over City Hall. Though a swift political move will help identify his adversaries, will doing the unthinkable improve his public image in time?

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: N/A

  • Choose
    8.4/10360 votes
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    #2 - Choose

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/9/2011

    Election Day. The race is close, and while the candidates campaign, Kane and Stone must do their part to turn the gears of the political machine. Emma's world is turned upside-down while Meredith must go to great lengths to prove her allegiance to Kane.

    Director: Mario Van Peebles

    Writer: N/A

  • Clinch
    8.4/10228 votes
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    #3 - Clinch

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/12/2012

    Chicago's bankruptcy crisis means a loss of power for Kane as emergency measures are put in place, but threats by his enemies to expose him could be of even greater concern.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • True Enough
    8.4/10246 votes
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    #4 - True Enough

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/19/2012

    Miller publishes a story that could destroy Kane, but Kane's biggest threat is Kitty's alliance with Doyle. As Meredith forms a new relationship, Kane goes to the greatest lengths yet to stay on top.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mania
    8.1/10235 votes
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    #5 - Mania

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2012

    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.

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: N/A

  • Spit
    8.0/10290 votes
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    #6 - Spit

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2011

    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.

    Director: Mario Van Peebles

    Writer: Richard Levine, Lynnie Greene

  • Listen
    7.9/10529 votes
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    #7 - Listen

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/21/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Louder Than Words
    7.9/10271 votes
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    #8 - Louder Than Words

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/17/2012

    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.

    Director: Jim McKay

    Writer: Dee Johnson

  • Through and Through
    7.9/10237 votes
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    #9 - Through and Through

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/24/2012

    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?

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: N/A

  • Remembered
    7.8/10295 votes
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    #10 - Remembered

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2011

    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.

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: N/A

  • Backflash
    7.8/10218 votes
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    #11 - Backflash

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2012

    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.

    Director: Mario Van Peebles

    Writer: N/A

  • Consequence
    7.8/10215 votes
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    #12 - Consequence

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/5/2012

    In order to keep his grip on Chicago, Kane finds he has no choice but to work with Alderman Ross.

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: N/A

  • Ablution
    7.7/10231 votes
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    #13 - Ablution

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/31/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Redemption
    7.7/10216 votes
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    #14 - Redemption

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2012

    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.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: N/A

  • The Conversation
    7.7/10211 votes
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    #15 - The Conversation

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/28/2012

    Kane's alternative treatment seems to have worked and he is back in control of his city. Now he must remedy his public perception, even if it means making an old friend collateral damage.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: N/A

  • Reflex
    7.6/10364 votes
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    #16 - Reflex

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2011

    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.

    Director: Jim McKay

    Writer: N/A

  • Swallow
    7.5/10333 votes
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    #17 - Swallow

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2011

    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.

    Director: Mario Van Peebles

    Writer: Richard Levine, Lynnie Greene

  • Slip
    7.5/10311 votes
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    #18 - Slip

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2011

    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.

    Director: Jim McKay

    Writer: N/A