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Tanner '88

1988Show1 season12 episodes

ComedyWar & Politics
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes89%–
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes89%–

Summary

In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Tanner '88 episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Dark Horse, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 For Real, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 The Night of the Twinkies, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 Moonwalker and Bookbag, 6.9
  5. S1 E5 Bagels with Bruce, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 Child's Play, 7.1
  7. S1 E7 The Great Escape, 7.2
  8. S1 E8 The Girlfriend Factor, 7.1
  9. S1 E9 Something Borrowed, Something New, 6.9
  10. S1 E10 The Boiler Room, 7.7
  11. S1 E11 The Reality Check, 7.3

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Robert Altman
Written by
Garry Trudeau
Produced by
Scott Bushnell

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Facts

February 15, 1988 · August 22, 1988 · Ended

First aired
February 15, 1988
Last aired
August 22, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about Tanner '88

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Where can I stream Tanner '88?

Criterion

In the United States, Tanner '88 streams on Criterion. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Tanner '88 worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Will Tanner '88 make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Tanner '88?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for complexity.