Episode
Benson: Dubois: Portrait of a Politician
Overview
While the Governor is away on business, Benson is responsible for the work that needs to get done. In this particular case, Benson vetoes a bill that the Governor agreed to sign.
Details
- Series
- Benson
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 1985-03-15
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
Dubois: Portrait of a Politician is Episode 21 in Season 6 of Benson. It aired on 1985-03-15. The runtime is 30 min.
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Episode 18: The Oval Office
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Episode 24: Jung at Heart
When Clayton's name is passed over at the table of the Man of the Year Award, an award given by the Press, Clayton tries to capture Benson's personality so that he can win the award.
Episode 17: Solid Gold
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Episode 16: Making Change
Benson, the Governor, Kraus, and Clayton talk about people from their past who influenced their lives greatly.
Episode 15: Take This Job and Love It
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Episode 14: On the Road
Benson tries to investigate Kraus when she doesn't show up for a while. Kraus returns to acting and Benson disguises himelf as a limo driver to try and get her back.
Episode 13: Home for Christmas
As he is walking on the sidewalk during a Christmas rush, he trips and falls. While he is unconscious, he dreams about Christmas with his mother (Beah Richards).
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