Tom Kane（凯尔希·格兰莫）是“风城”芝加哥的市长，可以说他就是位于这座城市权力之网中心的那只大蜘蛛，这个网同时也是权力与进步达成的契约之网。 人们希望被领导，争端被解决，工作被分配，忠诚被回报，如果必须通过骗术与违背道德的方式才能达成这一切，Tom Kane觉得也未尝不可。只要任务完成了，人们便会另眼相看。 尽管他算是近几年来成绩斐然的一位市长，渐渐显现的老年痴呆症的魔爪却在将一切一点一点地从他身边剥离走，他不能相信自己的记忆力、最亲密的盟友、甚至是他自己。 他的妻子Meredith并不知道这些，他们的婚姻其实也是利益、权力趋向所造就的产物；他的顾问，Kitty O’Neil，一直对他有所怀疑但也不敢言语；他的政治顾问Ezra Stone，一个脾气不太好的耶鲁毕业生还依然蒙在鼓里。 只有Emma， 和Tom Kane闹僵的女儿，在一次偶然的机会下得知了父亲的这一秘密。这位顶级“老板”眼下正经历着最为艰难的时刻.....
编剧: Farhad Safinia
播出日期: 2011-10-21
运行时间: 55 min
概述: 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.
编剧: Farhad Safinia
播出日期: 2011-10-28
运行时间: 55 min
概述: 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.
编剧: Richard Levine
播出日期: 2011-11-04
运行时间: 55 min
概述: 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.
编剧: Bradford Winters
播出日期: 2011-11-11
运行时间: 55 min
概述: 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.
编剧: Angelina Burnett
播出日期: 2011-11-18
运行时间: 55 min
概述: 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.
编剧: Richard Levine
播出日期: 2011-11-25
运行时间: 55 min
概述: 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.
编剧: Bradford Winters
播出日期: 2011-12-02
运行时间: 55 min
概述: 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?
编剧: Farhad Safinia
播出日期: 2011-12-09
运行时间: 55 min
概述: 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.
