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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 has recently been diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies, a

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Boss Season 1 Episode 3 - Swallow
    7.5/10(341 votes)

    #1 - Swallow

    S1:E3

    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
    Writers:Richard Levine, Lynnie Greene

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  2. Boss Season 1 Episode 4 - Slip
    7.6/10(320 votes)

    #2 - Slip

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown

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  3. Boss Season 1 Episode 2 - Reflex
    7.7/10(373 votes)

    #3 - Reflex

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown

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  4. Boss Season 2 Episode 3 - Ablution
    7.7/10(238 votes)

    #4 - Ablution

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Boss Season 2 Episode 4 - Redemption
    7.7/10(223 votes)

    #5 - Redemption

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown

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  6. Boss Season 2 Episode 7 - The Conversation
    7.7/10(219 votes)

    #6 - The Conversation

    S2:E7

    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:Unknown

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  7. Boss Season 2 Episode 6 - Backflash
    7.8/10(225 votes)

    #7 - Backflash

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown

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  8. Boss Season 2 Episode 8 - Consequence
    7.8/10(221 votes)

    #8 - Consequence

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown

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  9. Boss Season 1 Episode 1 - Listen
    7.9/10(543 votes)

    #9 - Listen

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Boss Season 1 Episode 5 - Remembered
    7.9/10(303 votes)

    #10 - Remembered

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown

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  11. Boss Season 2 Episode 1 - Louder Than Words
    7.9/10(283 votes)

    #11 - Louder Than Words

    S2:E1

    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

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  12. Boss Season 2 Episode 2 - Through and Through
    7.9/10(244 votes)

    #12 - Through and Through

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown

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  13. Boss Season 1 Episode 6 - Spit
    8.0/10(298 votes)

    #13 - Spit

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Richard Levine, Lynnie Greene

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  14. Boss Season 2 Episode 5 - Mania
    8.1/10(242 votes)

    #14 - Mania

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown

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  15. Boss Season 1 Episode 8 - Choose
    8.4/10(369 votes)

    #15 - Choose

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown

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  16. Boss Season 2 Episode 9 - Clinch
    8.4/10(235 votes)

    #16 - Clinch

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Boss Season 2 Episode 10 - True Enough
    8.5/10(256 votes)

    #17 - True Enough

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Boss Season 1 Episode 7 - Stasis
    8.8/10(369 votes)

    #18 - Stasis

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Swallow" is the worst rated episode of "Boss". It scored 7.5/10 based on 341 votes. Directed by Mario Van Peebles and written by Richard Levine, Lynnie Greene, it aired on 11/4/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Slip".