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Tanner '88

6.919881 seasonTV SeriesComedyWar & Politics

In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign…

WriterGarry Trudeau
ProducersGarry Trudeau·Scott Bushnell

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Dark Horse (1)
Feb 15, 1988
E2
The Dark Horse (2)
Feb 15, 1988
E3
For Real
Mar 14, 1988
E4
The Night of the Twinkies
Apr 12, 1988
E5
Moonwalker and Bookbag
May 2, 1988
E6
Bagels with Bruce
May 16, 1988
E7
Child's Play
Jun 6, 1988
E8
The Great Escape
Jun 20, 1988
E9
The Girlfriend Factor
Jul 11, 1988
E10
Something Borrowed, Something New
Jul 17, 1988
E11
The Boiler Room
Aug 11, 1988
E12
The Reality Check
Aug 22, 1988

Cast

MMMichael Murphy
Michael Murphy
Jack Tanner
PRPamela Reed
Pamela Reed
T.J. Cavanaugh
CNCynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon
Alex Tanner
KOKevin J. O'Connor
Kevin J. O'Connor
Hayes Haggerty
DJDaniel H. Jenkins
Daniel H. Jenkins
Stringer Kincaid
JFJim Fyfe
Jim Fyfe
Emil Berkoff
MMMatt Malloy
Matt Malloy
Deke Connors
ILIlana Levine
Ilana Levine
Andrea Spinelli
VCVeronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright
Molly Hark
HAHarry Anderson
Harry Anderson
Billy Ridenhour
WCWendy Crewson
Wendy Crewson
Joanna Buckley
SB
Sandra Bowie
Stevie Chevalier

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Tanner '88 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tanner '88?

Tanner '88 is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tanner '88 on Netflix?

No, Tanner '88 is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Tanner '88 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tanner '88 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Tanner '88 for free?

Tanner '88 is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Tanner '88?

Tanner '88 has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1988.

Are all episodes of Tanner '88 out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of Tanner '88 are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Tanner '88?

No — Tanner '88 ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.