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Summary Saint Sebastian High School student Payton Hobart (Ben Platt) strives to become Student Body President and get into Harvard on his way to attaining his dream to become President of the United States in Ryan Murphy's dark comedy.

Directed By: Tina Mabry

Written By: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan, Mal Merpi

  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Jun 19, 2020
  • 35 m
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Jun 19, 2020
  • 35 m
The Politician
S2 • Episode 6
What's in the Box?
Air Date: Jun 19, 2020
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Summary Saint Sebastian High School student Payton Hobart (Ben Platt) strives to become Student Body President and get into Harvard on his way to attaining his dream to become President of the United States in Ryan Murphy's dark comedy.

Created By: Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy

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Episode 1 • Jun 19, 2020 • 50 m
New York State of Mind
Frustrated with his polling numbers, Payton goes to Georgina for help as he weighs using his opponents hush-hush love life to score political points.
Episode 2 • Jun 19, 2020 • 44 m
Conscious Unthroupling
As Astrid pumps Payton for details about their long-ago dalliance, Hadassah hatches a cover-up for Dede, and McAfee seeks a healthier work-life balance.
Episode 3 • Jun 19, 2020 • 41 m
Cancel Culture
Payton scrambles to salvage his campaign when he suffers a credibility crisis over a compromising photo and his commitment to fixing climate change.
Episode 4 • Jun 19, 2020 • 37 m
Hail Mary
McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an exposing secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.
Episode 5 • Jun 19, 2020 • 28 m
The Voters
On Election Day, a mother and daughter argue over whether Payton and Dede is the better pick, motivating each to spend time with her chosen candidate.
Episode 6 • Jun 19, 2020 • 35 m
What's in the Box?
A shocking ballot-box twist positions Payton at a moral and ethical crossroads that could define the rest of his political career and life.
Episode 7 • Jun 19, 2020 • 44 m
Election Day
With the senate race up for grabs, Payton and Dede prepare for an unconventional showdown, but a last-minute decision suddenly changes everything.

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