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Series · 1988 · 1 seasons

Favorite Son (1988)

“The only thing more dangerous than his politics... is the woman behind them.”

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Favorite Son is a TV series (War & Politics, Action & Adventure and Drama) that first aired in 1988. Favorite Son has 1 seasons and 3 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 5/10 from 6 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Favorite Son in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S1 · E3 — Part 3 November 1, 1988

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Plot

Favorite Son is a miniseries about political intrigue that aired on NBC in 1988 a week before that year's presidential election. It starred Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, and a pre-Seinfeld Jason Alexander. The miniseries was adapted from the 1987 novel of the same written by Steve Sohmer, who also wrote the teleplay.

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#conspiracy#miniseries#u.s. senator#usa politics

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Favorite Son?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Favorite Son in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Favorite Son?

The main cast of Favorite Son includes Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney and Philip McKeon.

How many seasons and episodes does Favorite Son have?

Favorite Son has 1 seasons and 3 episodes in total.

When was Favorite Son released?

Favorite Son first aired on October 30, 1988.

Has Favorite Son ended?

Yes, Favorite Son has ended.

Is Favorite Son worth watching?

Favorite Son has an average rating of 5/10 from 6 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Favorite Son?

If you enjoyed Favorite Son, try Zero Day, Homeland, War and Remembrance and Generation Kill.

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Updated: October 28, 2026 ·