

1978–1979 · NBC · Ended
The series, set in Washington, D.C., follows the political adventures of Joe Kelley, a former professor of Political Science who is now a U.S. Senator, as he tries to practice what he once preached -- honest government.
Thursday at 20:00 (America/New York)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E11 · The Union Boys
1979-01-16
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Pilot
1978-09-06 · 60 min
Birthday Party
1978-09-18 · 60 min
Kelly Inherits Tony
1978-09-25 · 60 min
Kelly at the Bat
1978-10-02 · 60 min
Kelly's Best Friend
1978-10-23 · 60 min
The Senator's Widow
1978-10-30 · 60 min
The Leak
1978-12-04 · 60 min
A Star is Dead
1978-12-11 · 60 min
The Red Hot Gift
1978-12-22 · 60 min
Grace
1979-01-08 · 60 min
The Union Boys
1979-01-15 · 60 min
Michele Tobin
Kathleen Kelley
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