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The Politician S1E1 — Pilot

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The Politician•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.7/10 · 1,193 votesSep 27, 201962 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

After a charismatic candidate joins the race for student body president, Payton searches for a running mate who will make him seem more authentic.

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Ben Platt

Ben Platt

Payton Hobart

Lucy Boynton

Lucy Boynton

Astrid Sloan

Zoey Deutch

Zoey Deutch

Infinity Jackson

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

Keaton Hobart

Julia Schlaepfer

Julia Schlaepfer

Alice Charles

Laura Dreyfuss

Laura Dreyfuss

McAfee Westbrook

Theo Germaine

Theo Germaine

James Sullivan

Rahne Jones

Rahne Jones

Skye Leighton

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Georgina Hobart

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Dusty Jackson

Benjamin Barrett

Benjamin Barrett

Ricardo

David Corenswet

David Corenswet

River Barkley

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Politician season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,193 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on September 27, 2019.

Next: E2 · The Harrington Commode Best of Season 1