Mayor Tom Kane sits like a spider at the center of Chicago's web of power; a web built on a covenant with the people. They want to be led, they want disputes settled, jobs dispensed, and loyalties rewarded. If he achieves all this through deception and immorality, so be it. As long as he gets the job done, they look the other way. Yet despite being the most effective mayor in recent history, a degenerative brain disorder is ripping everything away from him. He can't trust his memory, his closest allies, or even himself.
Listen (Episode 1) 7.0
Writer: Farhad Safinia
Air date: 2011-10-21
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: After being diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder, Chicago Mayor Tom Kane must set aside his personal issues as he attempts to run the city with an iron fist, while also dealing with the upcoming gubernatorial primary.
Reflex (Episode 2) 10.0
Writer: Farhad Safinia
Air date: 2011-10-28
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: With a new, powerful entry in the race, Kane and his people flex their political muscles to maintain their hold. Meanwhile, a worried Meredith suspects her husband is keeping something from her.
Swallow (Episode 3) 8.0
Writer: Richard Levine
Air date: 2011-11-04
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: With Zajac's campaign gathering steam, Kane needs to adjust to his health situation; Miller digs deep to come up with some embarrassing dirt on Gov. Cullen.
Slip (Episode 4) 8.0
Writer: Bradford Winters
Air date: 2011-11-11
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Kane finds himself starting to lose control, both politically and personally, as his supporters begin to question their confidence in him. Zajac ventures into uncharted territory while campaigning as Miller continues to dig for answers.
Remembered (Episode 5) 8.0
Writer: Angelina Burnett
Air date: 2011-11-18
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: After long-buried information resurfaces, Kane and his camp find themselves battling the media for control of public perception. With the primary just around the corner, they'll have to pull out all the stops to contain the situation and keep the upper hand.
Spit (Episode 6) 8.0
Writer: Richard Levine
Air date: 2011-11-25
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Kane takes an unannounced break from City Hall as his political image hits an all-time low. The election looms and he'll need to enlist the help of others to weather this storm. Kitty, at an emotional impasse, makes a bold move while Meredith, increasingly suspect of Kane's behavior, seeks opportunities of her own.
Stasis (Episode 7) 9.0
Writer: Bradford Winters
Air date: 2011-12-02
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Just days away from the election, Kane slowly regains control over City Hall. Though a swift political move will help identify his adversaries, will doing the unthinkable improve his public image in time?
Choose (Episode 8) 8.5
Writer: Farhad Safinia
Air date: 2011-12-09
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Election Day. The race is close, and while the candidates campaign, Kane and Stone must do their part to turn the gears of the political machine. Emma's world is turned upside-down while Meredith must go to great lengths to prove her allegiance to Kane.
