The Politician_
"We promise you bi partisanship."
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.
Created By
Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy
Network
Netflix
Episodes
15
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
28 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Politician has 2 seasons with 15 episodes spanning 2019-2020.
Rating
The Politician holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 217 votes.
Year context
The Politician first aired 7 years ago in 2019.
CAST (11)
Ben Platt
Payton Hobart
Judith Light
Dede Standish
Lucy Boynton
Astrid Sloan
Zoey Deutch
Infinity Jackson
Julia Schlaepfer
Alice Charles
Laura Dreyfuss
McAfee Westbrook
Theo Germaine
James Sullivan
Rahne Jones
Skye Leighton
Bette Midler
Hadassah Gold
Gwyneth Paltrow
Georgina Hobart
Brandon Win
Connor
SEASONS (2 seasons, 15 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
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.
02
The Harrington Commode
Amid escalating concerns about his vice presidential pick, Payton gets plunged into a family crisis that stokes long-seething resentments.
03
October Surprise
While Payton plays hardball with Harvard admissions, shocking betrayals and a scandalous videotape take the election to a new level of ruthlessness.
04
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.
05
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.
06
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.
07
The Assassination of Payton Hobart: Part 2
Payton faces his darkest hour and the fight of his life as transgressions are revealed, backs stabbed and confessions made.
08
Vienna
Payton reevaluates his life after a reckoning, but when a window of opportunity opens, he grapples with a big decision about his political aspirations.
SEASON 2
01
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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
Hail Mary
McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.
05
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…
06
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.
07
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.
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
15
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Ian Brennan
Creator
Ryan Murphy
Creator
Brad Falchuk
NETWORKS (1)
Netflix
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Politician about?
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.
Where can I watch The Politician?
The Politician is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Politician have?
The Politician has 2 seasons with 15 episodes total.
Who created The Politician?
The Politician was created by Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.
Who stars in The Politician?
The cast of The Politician includes Ben Platt, Judith Light, Lucy Boynton, Zoey Deutch, Julia Schlaepfer.
What is the rating of The Politician?
The Politician has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 217 votes on TMDB.
Is The Politician still running?
The Politician has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
