The Powers That Be

The Powers That Be (1992-1993)

EndedScripted showComedy

A comedy series about Democratic Senator William Powers and his maladjusted family and staff, including wife Margaret, daughter Caitlyn Van Horne, son-in-law Representative Theodore Van Horne, grandson Pierce Van Horne, illegitimate daughter Sophie Lipkin, administrative assistant/mistress Jordan Miller, press secretary Bradley Grist and maid Charlotte.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E13Grandma's Big Decisionjuin 19, 1993
S02E12Grammargate (2)juin 12, 1993
S02E11Grammargate (1)juin 5, 1993
S02E10Bradley Gets Firedjanv. 19, 1993
S02E09Having a Balljanv. 19, 1993
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Powers That Be' premiere?

'The Powers That Be' premiered on March 7, 1992.

Who created 'The Powers That Be'?

'The Powers That Be' was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman.

What genre does 'The Powers That Be' belong to?

'The Powers That Be' is a political sitcom.

Who played the character of Senator William Powers?

John Forsythe portrayed the character of Senator William Powers.

What is the setting of 'The Powers That Be'?

'The Powers That Be' is set in Washington, D.C.

Which famous actress played the role of Margaret Powers?

Holland Taylor portrayed the character of Margaret Powers.

What political position does Senator William Powers hold?

Senator William Powers is the United States Senator from California.

Who played the character of Caitlyn Van Horne?

Valerie Mahaffey portrayed the character of Caitlyn Van Horne.

Which actor played the role of Theodore Van Horne?

David Hyde Pierce portrayed the character of Theodore Van Horne.

What is the profession of Caitlyn Van Horne?

Caitlyn Van Horne is a journalist.

Who portrays the character of Jordan Miller?

Elizabeth Berridge plays the character of Jordan Miller.

Which actor played the role of Congressman Theodore Van Horne?

Joseph Gordon-Levitt portrayed the character of Congressman Theodore Van Horne.

What is the occupation of Jordan Miller?

Jordan Miller is a speechwriter.

Who played the character of Chairman William Powers?

Norman Lloyd portrayed the character of Chairman William Powers.

What is the relationship between Caitlyn Van Horne and Theodore Van Horne?

Caitlyn Van Horne and Theodore Van Horne are siblings.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
My Life Is Murder
Running

My Life Is Murder

Investigator Alexa Crowe, cannot help fighting the good fight – whether it is solving murders or combatting the small frustrations of everyday life. Fearless and unapologetic, Alexa's unique skills and insights into the darker quirks of human nature, allows her to provoke, comfort and push the right buttons as she unravels the truth behind the most baffling of crimes.

The Walking Dead: Dead City
Running

The Walking Dead: Dead City

The Walking Dead: Dead City envisions the popular Maggie and Negan characters travelling into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan long ago cut off from the mainland. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror.

Survivor
Running

Survivor

Eighteen to twenty castaways will compete against each other on Survivor. All castaways will compete to outwit, outplay, outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.

Will Trent
Running

Will Trent

In Will Trent Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system. But now, determined to use his unique point of view to make sure no one is abandoned like he was, Trent has the highest clearance rate in the GBI.

GenreDrama, Crime
Revival
Running

Revival

Revival is set on one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin when the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the "revived" appear and act just like they once were. When local Officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she's left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.