The Powers That Be
Comedy

The Powers That Be

The Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on NBC from 1992 to 1993. Norman Lear served as executive producer for the show.

OverviewCreditsWatchReviewsSeasonsImagesVideosRecommendationsSimilar

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Powers That Be

First Air Date

March 7, 1992

Last Air Date

June 19, 1993

Seasons

2

Episodes

21

Language

English

Networks

NBC

S02E13

Grandma's Big Decision

Bill's mother, Enid Powers (Cloris Leachman), shows up just before her 93rd birthday and announces that she's moving in until she dies. Then she asks her already frustrated daughter-in-law to kill her off! Meanwhile, Sophie surprises Jordan when she moves into her apartment building, leaving Jordan concerned that the Senator's nosy daughter will discover their affair.

View Episodes