Conscious Unthroupling

Episode aired Jun 19, 2020
TV-MA
44m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

562

YOUR RATING

Ben Platt, Laura Dreyfuss, Theo Germaine, Julia Schlaepfer, and Rahne Jones in Conscious Unthroupling (2020)

Comedy Drama

As Astrid pumps Payton for details about their long-ago dalliance, Hadassah hatches a cover-up for Dede, and McAfee seeks a healthier work-life balance.As Astrid pumps Payton for details about their long-ago dalliance, Hadassah hatches a cover-up for Dede, and McAfee seeks a healthier work-life balance.As Astrid pumps Payton for details about their long-ago dalliance, Hadassah hatches a cover-up for Dede, and McAfee seeks a healthier work-life balance.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

562

YOUR RATING

8Critic reviews

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Trivia
The episode title "Conscious Unthroupling" stems from the term "conscious uncoupling" which was famously used by Gwyneth Paltrow when she announced her separation from Chris Martin. Gwyneth Paltrow is now married to Brad Falchuk, creator and writer of The Politician and Glee, where they first worked together.

Quotes
Payton Hobart: Mom, I need you to end your campaign.
Georgina Hobart: What? But I'm going to win.
Payton Hobart: Yes, and I'm going to lose. Your candidacy is killing my dream.
Georgina Hobart: But... it's my fault that you're ten points behind?
Payton Hobart: Mom, I love you, but you're a distraction. I'm this big bright star standing right next to the sun; in broad daylight.
Georgina Hobart: Well, then you're gonna need to shine brighter, not ask me to dim.
Payton Hobart: But I've tried everything.
Georgina Hobart: You haven't tried being yourself.
Payton Hobart: I'm a politician, I have no self.