The Politician poster
★ 7.5
The Politician poster

Overall Rating

★ 7.5
S2 E5
#1
★ 8.6

The Voters

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.

S2 E7
#2
★ 8.3

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.

S2 E4
#3
★ 7.9

Hail Mary

McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.

S2 E6
#4
★ 7.9

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.

S2 E1
#5
★ 7.8

New York State of Mind

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.

S2 E2
#6
★ 7.7

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.

S2 E3
#7
★ 7.7

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.

S2 E2
#1
★ 7.7

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.

S2 E3
#2
★ 7.7

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.

S2 E1
#3
★ 7.8

New York State of Mind

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.

S2 E4
#4
★ 7.9

Hail Mary

McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.

S2 E6
#5
★ 7.9

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.

S2 E7
#6
★ 8.3

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.

S2 E5
#7
★ 8.6

The Voters

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.

S2 E1
★ 7.8

New York State of Mind

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.

S2 E2
★ 7.7

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.

S2 E3
★ 7.7

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.

S2 E4
★ 7.9

Hail Mary

McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.

S2 E5
★ 8.6

The Voters

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.

S2 E6
★ 7.9

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.

S2 E7
★ 8.3

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
2 ★ 8.0 7
★ 8.6 The Voters
★ 7.7 Conscious Unthroupling
1 ★ 7.8 8
★ 8.4 Vienna
★ 7.4 The Assassination of Payton Hobart