How many seasons does Tanner '88 have?

Tanner '88 has 1 season and 12 episodes.

Where can I watch Tanner '88?

Tanner '88 is available on HBO. You can stream it on Criterion Channel.

Tanner '88

Name: Tanner '88
Genre: Comedy, War & Politics
Released: 1988-02-15
Rating: 6.875
Cast: Michael Murphy, Pamela Reed, Cynthia Nixon, Kevin J. O'Connor, Daniel H. Jenkins

ENDED1 Seasons12 Episodes★ 6.9

NetworkHBO

First AiredFeb 15, 1988

Last AiredAug 22, 1988

GenreComedy, War & Politics

Created ByGarry Trudeau, Robert Altman

In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.

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Cast

Michael Murphy

Jack Tanner

Pamela Reed

T.J. Cavanaugh

Cynthia Nixon

Alex Tanner

Kevin J. O'Connor

Hayes Haggerty

Daniel H. Jenkins

Stringer Kincaid

Jim Fyfe

Emil Berkoff

Matt Malloy

Deke Connors

Ilana Levine

Andrea Spinelli

Veronica Cartwright

Molly Hark

Harry Anderson

Billy Ridenhour

Wendy Crewson

Joanna Buckley

Sandra Bowie

Stevie Chevalier

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 12 episodes

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E1The Dark Horse (1)

Feb 15, 198830m

On the weekend before the make-or-break New Hampshire primary, Representative Jack Tanner (D-MI) and his opinionated daughter visit with potential voters, while a videotape of his first campaign commercial is evaluated by a focus group.

E2The Dark Horse (2)

Feb 15, 198830m

Although their first attempt at a TV commercial is not well received, Tanner's staff hopes that an impromptu speech about why he's running for president will make a good enough TV ad to keep his campaign going past the New Hampshire primary.

E3For Real

Mar 14, 1988

Tanner's television commercial showing that his passion is ""For real"" generates new interest from the press in his campaign as he heads for Nashville. He also has an apparent attempt on his life, which gains him more publicity and qualifies him for secret service protection, even thought it was just a big misunderstanding.

E4The Night of the Twinkies

Apr 12, 1988

In an attempt to garner the black vote, Jack heads to Nashville to seek the advice of an old friend, now a black-rights activist. Meanwhile, one of Tanner's staff recovers from an attack at the campaign event, a busload of campaigners get stuck on the highway, and TJ mulls a one-night stand.

E5Moonwalker and Bookbag

May 2, 1988

After Tanner offends Reverend Crier, resulting in more attention towards the campaign, he and his daughter must learn to cope with the constant protective presence of secret service agents; Taggerty uncovers some unusual family dynamics when interviewing Tanner's father; Alex persuades Jack to participate in an anti-Apartheid rally.

E6Bagels with Bruce

May 16, 1988

After being released from jail, Tanner meets with fellow candidate Bruce Babbitt, who just dropped out of the race but has plenty to say on Jack's campaign; Stringer makes a startling discovery when he is tempted to join the Dukakis campaign; Deke produces a controversial new campaign ad.

E7Child's Play

Jun 6, 1988

Tanner attends a whirlwind of campaign events, ranging from a pool party in Hollywood to a meeting with children at a day care center. He also runs into his ex-wife's husband an attends a speech seminar with Dorothy Sarnoff. Meanwhile, Barney joins the Tanner campaign following Deke's firing, while Molly hires Deke after her cameraman quits.

E8The Great Escape

Jun 20, 1988

Tanner mulls the issue of drug policy in a debate with Jesse Jackson, moderated by Linda Ellerbee. Trying to escape from a number of persistent reporters asking about his relationship with Joanna, Tanner later ends up in a dangerous situation that dramatically affects the campaign.

E9The Girlfriend Factor

Jul 11, 1988

Tanner has to decide what to do about his secret girlfriend Joanna Buckley, an employee of main competitor Michael Dukakis. Meanwhile, the Tanner campaign heads to a rough Detroit neighborhood, where a shocking discovery changes the course of the campaign.

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E10Something Borrowed, Something New

Jul 17, 1988

Tanner heads to his aunt's house in suburban Michigan to marry Joanna, but his announcement that he's getting married causes varied reactions from his relatives; Molly confides in TJ when she begins to wonder if she's about being fired by NBC; Deke crashes the wedding via helicopter; Tanner makes a number of surprise choices for his cabinet.

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E11The Boiler Room

Aug 11, 1988

Having reached the Democratic National Convention knowing that he has no hope of overcoming Dukakis's lead on his own, Tanner considers forging an alliance with Jesse Jackson; T.J. calls in sugar-fueled coordinator Billy Ridenour to work his backroom magic; in a last-ditch effort, Tanner walks onto the convention floor.

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E12The Reality Check

Aug 22, 1988

Having failed to secure the Democratic nomination, TJ and company try to launch a third-party campaign; the crew hires college co-eds for telemarketing, which provides mixed results; Joanna has coffee with Kitty Dukakis.

About Tanner '88

Tanner '88 is a comedy, war & politics series on HBO. The show first aired on Feb 15, 1988 and currently has 1 season and 12 episodes. Tanner '88 has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 6.9/10 based on 8 votes. The cast includes Michael Murphy, Pamela Reed, Cynthia Nixon, Kevin J. O'Connor, Daniel H. Jenkins. Created by Garry Trudeau and Robert Altman.