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Boss•Season 1•Episode 1

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7.9/10 · 560 votesOct 21, 201155 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byGus Van Sant
Written byFarhad Safinia
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Cast5

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Tom Kane

Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen

Meredith Kane

Hannah Ware

Hannah Ware

Emma Kane

Jeff Hephner

Jeff Hephner

Ben Zajac

Kathleen Robertson

Kathleen Robertson

Kitty O'Neil

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Farhad Safinia

Farhad Safinia

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Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant

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Elliot Graham

Elliot Graham

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Stephen Mark

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James Giovannetti Jr.

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Traci M. Lewis

Second Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Listen" is episode 1 of Boss season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 560 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Farhad Safinia, it aired on October 21, 2011.

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