Discover the best and most memorable episodes of The Politician, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
Payton has known since childhood that he's going to be president. First he'll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape: high school.
On Election Day, a mother and daughter argue over whether Payton or Dede is the better pick, motivating each to spend time with her chosen candidate.
★ 8.4/10
(950 votes)
#2
Vienna
S1:E8
Payton reevaluates his life after a reckoning, but when a window of opportunity opens, he grapples with a big decision about his political aspirations.
★ 8.3/10
(612 votes)
#3
Election Day
S2:E7
With the senate race up for grabs, Payton and Dede prepare for an unconventional showdown, but a last-minute decision suddenly changes everything.
★ 7.9/10
(788 votes)
#4
The Assassination of Payton Hobart: Part 2
S1:E7
Payton faces his darkest hour and the fight of his life as transgressions are revealed, backs stabbed and confessions made.
★ 7.9/10
(536 votes)
#5
Hail Mary
S2:E4
McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.
★ 7.9/10
(520 votes)
#6
What's in the Box?
S2:E6
A shocking ballot-box twist positions Payton at a moral and ethical crossroads that could define the rest of his political career — and life.
★ 7.8/10
(875 votes)
#7
The Harrington Commode
S1:E2
Amid escalating concerns about his vice presidential pick, Payton gets plunged into a family crisis that stokes long-seething resentments.
★ 7.8/10
(833 votes)
#8
October Surprise
S1:E3
While Payton plays hardball with Harvard admissions, shocking betrayals and a scandalous videotape take the election to a new level of ruthlessness.
★ 7.8/10
(884 votes)
#9
The Voter
S1:E5
Payton makes an eleventh-hour push to lock down the school's undecided voters, including one student who has other things on his mind besides politics.
★ 7.8/10
(635 votes)
#10
New York State of Mind
S2:E1
Frustrated with his polling numbers, Payton goes to Georgina for help as he weighs using his opponent's hush-hush love life to score political points.
★ 7.7/10
(1153 votes)
#11
Pilot
S1:E1
After a charismatic candidate joins the race for student body president, Payton searches for a running mate who will make him seem more authentic.
★ 7.7/10
(810 votes)
#12
Gone Girl
S1:E4
With the election just days away, Payton faces tough questions about just how far he's willing to go to defeat his opponent.
★ 7.7/10
(565 votes)
#13
Conscious Unthroupling
S2:E2
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.
★ 7.7/10
(560 votes)
#14
Cancel Culture
S2:E3
Payton scrambles to salvage his campaign when he suffers a credibility crisis over a compromising photo and his commitment to fixing climate change.
★ 7.4/10
(789 votes)
#15
The Assassination of Payton Hobart
S1:E6
As Payton confronts hard truths about his ambition following an election day bombshell, he reconnects with a former ally -- and becomes a target.
★ 7.4/10
(789 votes)
#1
The Assassination of Payton Hobart
S1:E6
As Payton confronts hard truths about his ambition following an election day bombshell, he reconnects with a former ally -- and becomes a target.
★ 7.7/10
(1153 votes)
#2
Pilot
S1:E1
After a charismatic candidate joins the race for student body president, Payton searches for a running mate who will make him seem more authentic.
★ 7.7/10
(810 votes)
#3
Gone Girl
S1:E4
With the election just days away, Payton faces tough questions about just how far he's willing to go to defeat his opponent.
★ 7.7/10
(565 votes)
#4
Conscious Unthroupling
S2:E2
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.
★ 7.7/10
(560 votes)
#5
Cancel Culture
S2:E3
Payton scrambles to salvage his campaign when he suffers a credibility crisis over a compromising photo and his commitment to fixing climate change.
★ 7.8/10
(875 votes)
#6
The Harrington Commode
S1:E2
Amid escalating concerns about his vice presidential pick, Payton gets plunged into a family crisis that stokes long-seething resentments.
★ 7.8/10
(833 votes)
#7
October Surprise
S1:E3
While Payton plays hardball with Harvard admissions, shocking betrayals and a scandalous videotape take the election to a new level of ruthlessness.
★ 7.8/10
(884 votes)
#8
The Voter
S1:E5
Payton makes an eleventh-hour push to lock down the school's undecided voters, including one student who has other things on his mind besides politics.
★ 7.8/10
(635 votes)
#9
New York State of Mind
S2:E1
Frustrated with his polling numbers, Payton goes to Georgina for help as he weighs using his opponent's hush-hush love life to score political points.
★ 7.9/10
(788 votes)
#10
The Assassination of Payton Hobart: Part 2
S1:E7
Payton faces his darkest hour and the fight of his life as transgressions are revealed, backs stabbed and confessions made.
★ 7.9/10
(536 votes)
#11
Hail Mary
S2:E4
McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.
★ 7.9/10
(520 votes)
#12
What's in the Box?
S2:E6
A shocking ballot-box twist positions Payton at a moral and ethical crossroads that could define the rest of his political career — and life.
★ 8.3/10
(612 votes)
#13
Election Day
S2:E7
With the senate race up for grabs, Payton and Dede prepare for an unconventional showdown, but a last-minute decision suddenly changes everything.
★ 8.4/10
(950 votes)
#14
Vienna
S1:E8
Payton reevaluates his life after a reckoning, but when a window of opportunity opens, he grapples with a big decision about his political aspirations.
★ 8.6/10
(643 votes)
#15
The Voters
S2:E5
On Election Day, a mother and daughter argue over whether Payton or Dede is the better pick, motivating each to spend time with her chosen candidate.
★ 7.7/10
(1153 votes)
Pilot
S1:E1
After a charismatic candidate joins the race for student body president, Payton searches for a running mate who will make him seem more authentic.
★ 7.8/10
(875 votes)
The Harrington Commode
S1:E2
Amid escalating concerns about his vice presidential pick, Payton gets plunged into a family crisis that stokes long-seething resentments.
★ 7.8/10
(833 votes)
October Surprise
S1:E3
While Payton plays hardball with Harvard admissions, shocking betrayals and a scandalous videotape take the election to a new level of ruthlessness.
★ 7.7/10
(810 votes)
Gone Girl
S1:E4
With the election just days away, Payton faces tough questions about just how far he's willing to go to defeat his opponent.
★ 7.8/10
(884 votes)
The Voter
S1:E5
Payton makes an eleventh-hour push to lock down the school's undecided voters, including one student who has other things on his mind besides politics.
★ 7.4/10
(789 votes)
The Assassination of Payton Hobart
S1:E6
As Payton confronts hard truths about his ambition following an election day bombshell, he reconnects with a former ally -- and becomes a target.
★ 7.9/10
(788 votes)
The Assassination of Payton Hobart: Part 2
S1:E7
Payton faces his darkest hour and the fight of his life as transgressions are revealed, backs stabbed and confessions made.
★ 8.4/10
(950 votes)
Vienna
S1:E8
Payton reevaluates his life after a reckoning, but when a window of opportunity opens, he grapples with a big decision about his political aspirations.
★ 7.8/10
(635 votes)
New York State of Mind
S2:E1
Frustrated with his polling numbers, Payton goes to Georgina for help as he weighs using his opponent's hush-hush love life to score political points.
★ 7.7/10
(565 votes)
Conscious Unthroupling
S2:E2
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.
★ 7.7/10
(560 votes)
Cancel Culture
S2:E3
Payton scrambles to salvage his campaign when he suffers a credibility crisis over a compromising photo and his commitment to fixing climate change.
★ 7.9/10
(536 votes)
Hail Mary
S2:E4
McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.
★ 8.6/10
(643 votes)
The Voters
S2:E5
On Election Day, a mother and daughter argue over whether Payton or Dede is the better pick, motivating each to spend time with her chosen candidate.
★ 7.9/10
(520 votes)
What's in the Box?
S2:E6
A shocking ballot-box twist positions Payton at a moral and ethical crossroads that could define the rest of his political career — and life.
★ 8.3/10
(612 votes)
Election Day
S2:E7
With the senate race up for grabs, Payton and Dede prepare for an unconventional showdown, but a last-minute decision suddenly changes everything.