

TV series
Man of the People
1991–1992, English, on NBC. Created by R.J. Stewart.
Man of the People is an American sitcom starring James Garner that aired from September 15, 1991 to July 13, 1992. A man of dubious past joins the city council in place of his wife. He is savvy and becomes very popular which endangers the plans of several other politicians in town, especially the devious mayor.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1992
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Latest episode
S1 E10: The Freeway Issue
Aired 13 July 1992
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- R.J. StewartCreator
- James GarnerJim Doyle · 12 ep
- Kate MulgrewLisbeth Chardin · 12 ep
- Corinne BohrerConstance Leroy · 12 ep
- George WynerArt Louie · 12 ep
- Romy WalthallRita · 12 ep
- Taylor NicholsRichard Lawrence · 12 ep
- Jack GarnerBernie · 3 ep
- LaRita ShelbyRosie · 2 ep
- Louis MustilloCharlie · 2 ep
- Jayne KrashinShowgirl · 2 ep
- Earl ChaneyMayor Sam · 2 ep
- Oliver MuirheadButler · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 September 1991
- Last aired
- 13 July 1992
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Man of the People: quick answers
Is Man of the People worth watching?
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How many seasons of Man of the People are there?
Man of the People has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Man of the People finished?
Yes. Man of the People ended in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Man of the People on?
Man of the People isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Man of the People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Man of the People is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Man of the People?
If you liked Man of the People, try Who's the Boss?, Amen, Family Matters.
Who created Man of the People?
Man of the People was created by R.J. Stewart and stars James Garner, Kate Mulgrew, Corinne Bohrer.
