The Politician

E1. Pilot

After a charismatic candidate joins the race for student body president, Payton searches for a running mate who will make him seem more authentic.

★ 7.0

E2. The Harrington Commode

Amid escalating concerns about his vice presidential pick, Payton gets plunged into a family crisis that stokes long-seething resentments.

★ 7.8

E3. October Surprise

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

★ 7.6

E4. Gone Girl

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

E5. The Voter

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.

★ 7.2

E6. The Assassination of Payton Hobart

As Payton confronts hard truths about his ambition following an election day bombshell, he reconnects with a former ally -- and becomes a target.

★ 7.5