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The Politician S1E3 — October Surprise
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The Politician•Season 1•Episode 3

October Surprise

7.8/10 · 859 votesSep 27, 201942 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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While Payton plays hardball with Harvard admissions, shocking betrayals and a scandalous videotape take the election to a new level of ruthlessness.

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Episode Summary

"October Surprise" is episode 3 of The Politician season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 859 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on September 27, 2019.

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