And the Winner Is... (19 Apr. 1986)

Benson and Gov. Gatling have become opponents in the election for the Governor's job, which puts a dark cloud over their long standing friendship.

Director:

Gary Brown

Writers:

Tom Biener, Susan Harris (creator),

Stars:

Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Robert Guillaume	...	Benson DuBois
James Noble	...	Governor Eugene Xavier Gatling
Inga Swenson	...	Miss Gretchen Wilomena Kraus
Rene Auberjonois	...	Clayton Runnymede Endicott III
Donna LaBrie	...	Sen. Diane Hartford
Bob Fraser	...	Sen. Leonard Tyler
Missy Gold	...	Katherine 'Katie' Olivia Gatling
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Linden Chiles	...	Clinton Peak
Efrain Figueroa	...	José K. Smith
Dawan Scott	...	Henry Brooks

Storyline

Benson and Governor Gatling have become political opponents for the Governor's seat. Benson ran because Gatling was going to step down. Then Gatling changed his mind but Benson had already submitted his name. This creates a dark cloud over their friendship. It comes out very strongly on the campaign trail as well.

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Plot Keywords:

unresolved final episode | series finale

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 April 1986 (USA)

Filming Locations:

ABC Television Center - 4151 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Last show of the series.

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