With the senate race up for grabs, Payton and Dede prepare for an unconventional showdown, but a last-minute decision suddenly changes everything.
Show: The Politician
A wealthy student has known since age seven that he's going to be President of the United States. But first he'll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape of all: Saint Sebastian High School. To get elected Student Body President, secure a spot at Harvard, and stay on his singular path to success, he will have to outsmart his ruthless classmates without sacrificing his own morality and carefully crafted image.
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.
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 candidate.
Hail Mary
McAfee’s prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton’s tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina’s link to Tino proves problematic.
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.
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.
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.