
TV series
The Boss
2017, English, on BBC One.
Susan Calman hosts the quiz show where being in control is everything. Who will emerge as the Boss and walk away with the cash? Only the strongest players will survive the game. In each episode, one contestant becomes The Boss and must decide which of the other five is best suited to answer a mixture of questions, identifying each's strengths and weaknesses. To win the cash prize, The Boss must remain in power. At the end of every round, the other contestants can choose to challenge them in a head-to-head battle that will see one eliminated.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 45
- Episode length
- 44 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
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Latest episode
S2 E25: Episode 25
Aired 13 October 2017
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 24 April 2017
- Last aired
- 13 October 2017
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Boss: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Boss are there?
The Boss has 2 seasons and 45 episodes, about 44 minutes each.
Is The Boss finished?
Yes. The Boss ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Boss on?
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What shows are like The Boss?
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