Grandpa Goes to Washington
TV series
Grandpa Goes to Washington
1978–1979, English, on NBC.
A grouchy, retired political-science professor gets elected to the U.S. Senate, where his no-nonsense style clashes with the establishment.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1979
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Latest episode
S1 E11: The Union Boys
Aired 16 January 1979
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 7 September 1978
- Last aired
- 16 January 1979
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Grandpa Goes to Washington: quick answers
Is Grandpa Goes to Washington worth watching?
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How many seasons of Grandpa Goes to Washington are there?
Grandpa Goes to Washington has 1 season and 11 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Grandpa Goes to Washington finished?
Yes. Grandpa Goes to Washington ended in 1979, so you can watch the whole story.
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Grandpa Goes to Washington parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Grandpa Goes to Washington is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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