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Adamantium · 11-14-2015, 04:07 PM

This is about a character in a show running for some sort of office as a plot for an episode - not a story arch like on "Parks & Recreation" where they spent a season showing Leslie Knope running for for office or the Presidential elections on "The West Wing."

Jimmy James ran for President in an episode of "NewsRadio." He dropped out of the race when it was revealed he was only running to meet women.

Professor Arturo ran for mayor in an episode of "Sliders" on a world where women were the dominant sex in business and politics. In fact, Hilary Clinton was President in that episode, lol. Arturo won but it was only discovered after he slid to the next world, so he thought he had lost the election.

On an episode of "Wings", Roy Biggins and Faye Cochran ran for (I think) City Council.

On an episode of "The Monkees", Mike runs for Mayor. I forget how the episode ended but I'm pretty sure he didn't become Mayor, lol.

What are some other ones you guys can think of?

tvfan25 · 11-14-2015, 06:47 PM

Thelma Harper ran for mayor on Mama's Family.

opus · 11-14-2015, 06:54 PM

Rob Petrie ran for councilman on a Dick Van Dyke Show 2-parter.

opus · 11-14-2015, 06:58 PM

And if you'll accept it, Greg and Marcia competed for class president on a Brady Bunch episode.

Steve_uk · 11-14-2015, 07:51 PM

Bobby Ewing became a Senator in "Dallas".

Washington: Behind Closed Doors was a mini-series based on the Watergate scandal.

gidgetgrape · 11-15-2015, 12:05 AM

This is my least favorite TV trope of all time!

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And if you'll accept it, Greg and Marcia competed for class president on a Brady Bunch episode.

This episode drives me cray-cray. It bugs me that Marcia lets Greg win because he's the oldest.

opus · 11-15-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

This episode drives me cray-cray. It bugs me that Marcia lets Greg win because he's the oldest.

Wasn't that also the reason she gave him the attic?

gidgetgrape · 11-15-2015, 01:04 AM

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Wasn't that also the reason she gave him the attic?

Yes! When those episodes air I always think "What if something happens and Marsha can't be president or get the attic?" I would like things better if they flipped a coin or had a house of cards contest.

biffbronson · 11-15-2015, 02:10 AM

The Andy Griffith Show: Barney runs for the Sheriff's office against Andy

The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee runs for City Council against Howard

The Andy Griffith Show: Emmett runs for office against Sam Jones

howilu · 11-15-2015, 11:53 AM

There were a couple of other shows that had a character running for political office. One was Maude running for the state senate, causing Walter to walk out and a Newhart episode where Larry ran for mayor in an effort to save the woods.

11-14-2015, 04:07 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	Shows That Feature an Episode with a Character Running for Political Office... This is about a character in a show running for some sort of office as a plot for an episode - not a story arch like on "Parks & Recreation" where they spent a season showing Leslie Knope running for for office or the Presidential elections on "The West Wing." Jimmy James ran for President in an episode of "NewsRadio." He dropped out of the race when it was revealed he was only running to meet women. Professor Arturo ran for mayor in an episode of "Sliders" on a world where women were the dominant sex in business and politics. In fact, Hilary Clinton was President in that episode, lol. Arturo won but it was only discovered after he slid to the next world, so he thought he had lost the election. On an episode of "Wings", Roy Biggins and Faye Cochran ran for (I think) City Council. On an episode of "The Monkees", Mike runs for Mayor. I forget how the episode ended but I'm pretty sure he didn't become Mayor, lol. What are some other ones you guys can think of?

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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,512	The Andy Griffith Show: Barney runs for the Sheriff's office against Andy The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee runs for City Council against Howard The Andy Griffith Show: Emmett runs for office against Sam Jones
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tvfan25 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 10, 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 634	Thelma Harper ran for mayor on Mama's Family.

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opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,585	Rob Petrie ran for councilman on a Dick Van Dyke Show 2-parter.

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opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,585	And if you'll accept it, Greg and Marcia competed for class president on a Brady Bunch episode.

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Steve_uk Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 29, 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 5,803	Bobby Ewing became a Senator in "Dallas". Washington: Behind Closed Doors was a mini-series based on the Watergate scandal.

11-15-2015, 11:53 AM	#10
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,963	There were a couple of other shows that had a character running for political office. One was Maude running for the state senate, causing Walter to walk out and a Newhart episode where Larry ran for mayor in an effort to save the woods.