Overview

This single-camera EPIX original comedy stars Nick Nolte (Warrior, The Thin Red Line, The Prince of Tides) a Golden Globe nominee for his portrayal of President Richard Graves, a former two-term POTUS who hopes to right the wrongs of his administration 25 years after leaving the White House. His enlightenment takes place just as his wife Margaret Graves, played by two-time Emmy Award winner Sela Ward (“Sisters,” “Once and Again,” Gone Girl), decides it’s finally time to pursue her own political ambitions. Graves also stars Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke, Chris Lowell, Callie Hernandez, Ernie Hudson, Roger Bart and Nia Vardalos.

The series, created and executive produced by Joshua Michael Stern (Swing Vote, Jobs, Neverwas), is also executive produced by Academy Award winner Greg Shapiro (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) along with Keith Eisner (“The Good Wife”) and Eric Weinberg (“Scrubs”). Graves is produced by Lionsgate Television.

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  • S1: 101 – “Evil Good And Good Evil”

    "Evil Good And Good Evil" – Expected to spend his retired years living quietly outside Santa Fe, NM, former President Richard Graves spins out into an existential crisis when he realizes that the policies of his time in office 25 years ago have messed up the country and decides to go on a journey to right his administration’s wrongs. Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Ernie Hudson, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke and Callie Hernandez. Guest stars Rudy Giuliani, Bill Richardson, Joan Lunden and Killian Michael. Directed by Joshua Michael Stern. (TV-MA)

  • S1: 102 – “You Started Everything”

    "You Started Everything" ­– The family and staff try unsuccessfully to prevent Graves from finding out that Martin Treadwell, the man who tried to assassinate him 25 years ago, is seeking a furlough to visit his dying mother. Margaret is approached by the Republican Party and invited to launch a Senate campaign, while Isaiah and Olivia get too close for Isaiah's comfort. Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke and Callie Hernandez. Guest stars Nia Vardalos, Michael Steele and Nora Dunn. Directed by Joshua Michael Stern. (TV-MA)

  • S1: 103 – “Nothing Can Come of Nothing”

    "Nothing Can Come of Nothing" – The family deals with the repercussions of Graves' unorthodox show of support for Mexican immigrants, and Graves encourages a federal bureaucrat to grant amnesty to a group of illegal immigrants who have sought refuge at his ranch. Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke and Chris Lowell. Directed by Bob Balaban. (TV-MA)

  • S1: 104 – “That Dare Not Speak”

    "That Dare Not Speak" – ­Graves is forced to acknowledge that his views are on the wrong side of history as he reluctantly attends his speechwriter’s marriage…to another man. Meanwhile, Olivia falls deeper in love with Arturo and Margaret gets a surprising call from an old friend with benefits, tech billionaire Jonathan Dalton. Isaiah tries to prep Jeremy for a local morning news show but he’s more interested in throwing a party. Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke and Chris Lowell. Directed by Bob Balaban. (TV-MA)

  • S1: 105 – “Lions in Winter”

    "Lions in Winter" – ­After learning his longtime friend and political ally ex-U.K. Prime Minister Trevor Lloyd is dying of cancer, Graves takes off to see him in Baltimore for one last adventure. Isaiah and Sammy join him, and Isaiah gets a peek behind the curtain when she takes him to visit her family. Olivia enlists Jeremy’s help when she realizes she’s in over her head with Arturo and Margaret finds herself falling into familiar patterns as she and Dalton strategize on her campaign. Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke, Chris Lowell and Callie Hernandez. Guest stars Nia Vardalos, Roger Bart, Alan Dale and Harry Hamlin. Directed by Robert B. Weide. (TV-MA)

  • S1: 106 – “A Tincture of Madness”

    "A Tincture of Madness" – ­Concerned about her husband’s strange behavior, Margaret arranges for a therapist to visit the Graves home and hold a session for the family… that does not go smoothly. While news of Treadwell’s furlough hearing sends Jeremy into an adrenaline-fueled rage, Olivia acts out over her impending divorce. Sammy and Isaiah grow closer as she fights with her deadbeat boyfriend. Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke, Chris Lowell and Callie Hernandez. Guest stars Ernie Hudson and Nia Vardalos. Directed by Robert B. Weide. (TV-MA)

  • S1: 107 – “Hunter or Savage”

    "Hunter or Savage" – ­Graves tries to rectify mistakes he made dealing with Native American groups during his presidency, and Isaiah’s burgeoning relationship with Sammy becomes collateral damage during the adventure. Jeremy speaks at Treadwell’s furlough hearing and makes a new friend in the process. Margaret and Olivia give each other the confidence boost they both need: Olivia with her divorce proceedings and Margaret with her decision to run for Senate. Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke, Chris Lowell and Callie Hernandez. Guest stars Ernie Hudson and Dennis Christopher. Directed by Iain B. MacDonald. (TV-MA)

  • S1: 108 – “TV Is The Shepherd”

    "TV Is The Shepherd" – The family welcomes the America 360 (a 60 Minutes-like new magazine with host Martin Bashir) team into their home for an hour-long special on Graves’ post-presidential life. While presenting themselves as a picture-perfect family, Olivia discovers she’s pregnant as Jeremy’s burgeoning career as a political commentator – built on spiteful comments he made on air about his father – begins to heat up. Pushed to his limits by the family’s shenanigans, Isaiah makes a decision about his future. Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke and Chris Lowell. Guest stars Roger Bart, Ernie Hudson, Angélica Maria, Tania Gunadi, Khotan Fernandez, Martin Bashir and Harry Hamlin and Directed by Iain B. Macdonald. (TV-MA)

  • S1: 109 – “Through a Glass Gravely”

    "Through a Glass Gravely" – With Christmas around the corner, Graves travels across state lines to convince Isaiah to come back to his staff. Olivia calls Jeremy for help during an unexpected, life-changing crisis. Margaret sets up her campaign office and discovers that her kooky opponent may be more of a challenge than she’d anticipated. Treadwell visits his mother during his supervised furlough. Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke and Chris Lowell. Guest stars Nia Vardalos, Ernie Hudson, Chris Elliot, Angélica Maria, Dennis Christopher, Roger Bart, Tania Gunadi, Khotan Fernandez, Conor Leslie, Wyatt Nash, Kathy Najimy and Jerry Lambert and Directed by Frank Coraci. (TV-MA)

  • S1: 110 – “Not Giants, But Windmills”

    "Not Giants, But Windmills" – At a Republican convention, Graves enlists Isaiah’s help to quell dangerous rumors about Margaret’s relationship with Jonathan Dalton. Margaret manages infighting among her team as she prepares to officially announce her candidacy at the convention. Olivia and Jeremy feel the pressure as the FBI starts asking questions about their connection to Arturo. Treadwell escapes his security escort and leaves his mother’s hospital room on a mission.Stars Nick Nolte, Sela Ward, Skylar Astin, Heléne Yorke and Chris Lowell. Guest stars Nia Vardalos, Ernie Hudson, Chris Elliot, Angélica Maria, Dennis Christopher, Roger Bart, Tania Gunadi, Conor Leslie, Harry Hamlin and Jerry Lambert and Directed by Iain B. Macdonald. (TV-MA)

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Overview

Season 2: Premiered October 2017 on EPIX

After a year of public protests against his Presidential legacy, Season 2 finds former President Richard Graves (Nick Nolte) turning inward in search of the man he used to be before he was President. This journey is compounded by the arrival of his first grandchild, thanks to daughter Olivia (Heléne Yorke) and a new revelation about his son, Jeremy (Chris Lowell). Graves’s journey coincides with wife Margaret’s (Sela Ward) Senate campaign, as the former First Lady attempts to build her own political legacy at the exact moment that her husband is tearing his down; and his assistant, Isaiah Miller’s (Skylar Astin) search for new direction after taking a bullet for the President in the Season 1 finale. Meanwhile, Graves’s spiritual muse Samantha (Callie Hernandez) finds a new calling as a singer/songwriter.

New recurring cast members this season include Adam Goldberg, Spencer Grammer, Wallace Shawn, Sarah Baker, Lauren Weedman, Matt Long and Juliette Lewis, with Jacqueline Bisset as a guest star.

The series, created and executive produced by Joshua Michael Stern (Swing Vote, Jobs, Neverwas), is also executive produced by Academy Award winner Greg Shapiro (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) along with Keith Eisner (“The Good Wife”) and Eric Weinberg (“Scrubs”). Graves is produced by Lionsgate Television.

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  • S2: 201 – “Half a World Gone Mad”

    "Half a World Gone Mad" - Season two opens on a Walt Whitman-like version of ex-President Richard Graves (Nick Nolte), who has retreated to a cabin in the woods in the wake of his assassination attempt; struggling to write an autobiography, he has left his loved ones concerned as they face their own battles.

  • S2: 202 – “In His Labyrinth”

    "In His Labyrinth" - Isaiah (Skylar Astin) travels to retrieve Graves (Nick Nolte) from his hermitage and escort him back to the family compound at the request of Margaret (Sela Ward), who is anxiously awaiting the results of the New Mexico primary.

  • S2: 203 – “The Opposite of People”

    "The Opposite of People" - When Graves (Nick Nolte) discovers a biopic of his life is in production, he and Isaiah (Skylar Astin) invite the movie star Jesse Enright (Matt Long) to shadow them. Meanwhile, Margaret (Sela Ward) hits the campaign trail as Jeremy (Chris Lowell) and Olivia (Heléne Yorke) struggle with their identities.

  • S2: 204 – “Something Left to Love”

    "Something Left to Love" - While Graves (Nick Nolte) visits his alma mater and reunites with his activist first wife Diana Scott (Jacqueline Bisset), Margaret (Sela Ward) also reconnects with figures of her past: her angry Texas family, who confront her amidst her campaign for senate.

  • S2: 205 – “Delights of My Suffering”

    "Delights of My Suffering" - Former President Richard Graves (Nick Nolte) returns to the White House to support Margaret (Sela Ward) at a state dinner while the other members of the Graves family pursue new relationships.

  • S2: 206 – “Cradle to the Graves”

    "Cradle to the Graves" - When Olivia (Heléne Yorke) goes into labor at the Graves compound, the entire family gets involved in the birth of the newest family member. Amidst the chaos, a distraught Jeremy (Chris Lowell) pushes Margaret (Sela Ward) to divulge information about her past.

  • S2: 207 – All the King’s Horses

    "All the King's Horses" - Graves (Nick Nolte) takes over on baby duty when a frustrated Olivia (Heléne Yorke) cannot bond with the newborn to her liking; Margaret (Sela Ward) struggles during New Mexico’s Senatorial Debate.

  • S2: 208 – “They Die Happier”

    "They Die Happier" - Graves (Nick Nolte) and Isaiah (Skylar Astin) embark on a rogue diplomatic mission to meet with a figure from the ex-president's past. Meanwhile, Margaret (Sela Ward) ponders her fractured personal and political identities and yearns to connect with her children.

  • S2: 209 – “Not All Who Wander Are Lost”

    “Not All Who Wander Are Lost” - While Richard Graves (Nick Nolte) struggles with the fallout from one of his Presidential decisions, Margaret (Sela Ward) reconnects with her Texas relatives, led by the bossy Bonnie Clegg (Lauren Weedman).

  • S2: 210 – “Spark Meet Gasoline”

    "Spark Meet Gasoline" - Former President Richard Graves (Nick Nolte) faces the menacing nuclear missile he commissioned years ago and makes amends the only way he can. Just as Margaret (Sela Ward) is about to clinch the Senate race, events careen wildly off the rails.

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  • Missed You Promo

  • First Law You'd Enact as President

  • Drink With Former President

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