7.9/10529 votes#1 - 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
7.6/10364 votes#2 - 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
7.5/10333 votes#3 - 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
7.5/10311 votes#4 - 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
7.8/10295 votes#5 - 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
8.0/10290 votes#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
8.7/10358 votes#7 - 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
8.4/10360 votes#8 - 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
The Best Episodes of Boss Season 1
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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...
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Network:Starz
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Listen" is the best rated episode of "Boss" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 529 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/21/2011. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Reflex".