Ep 9. Clinch

Tom Kane, the Mayor of Chicago is struggling with a degenerative brain disorder that he has been hiding from everyone. As his personal life starts to spiral out of control, Kane still tries to maintain his public image to stay in power.

In episode 9 of Boss season 2, titled "Clinch", Kane is forced to deal with a potential scandal when a video is leaked of a violent brawl that took place at a high-end boxing event he was attending. The video shows Kane’s associate, Archie, engaging in a vicious fight with another man. Kane needs to quickly figure out how to contain the situation and protect his image as the Mayor of Chicago.

Meanwhile, Kane's daughter, Emma, continues to exploit her family's political connections to advance her own career. She convinces her father to give her an important job at the city, where she quickly learns the ropes of politics. But when Emma witnesses a coworker breaking the law, she needs to choose between loyalty to her family and doing the right thing.

At the same time, Kane's political enemies are circling him, trying to take advantage of his weakened state. Alderman Ross, who has been trying to take Kane down for some time, sees the leaked video as a perfect opportunity to strike. He plans to use it to force Kane out of office and take over as the new mayor of Chicago.

As the pressure mounts, Kane's mental and physical health continue to deteriorate. But even as he starts to lose control of his body, Kane refuses to let go of his power. He fights back against his enemies with all the means at his disposal, including dirty tricks and political maneuvering.

The episode ends with a shocking twist that changes the political landscape of Chicago forever. Kane is left to deal with the aftermath of his actions as he tries to hold on to his position as Mayor.

Overall, "Clinch" is a tense, high-stakes episode that showcases the complex and compelling character of Tom Kane. As always, the show offers a thought-provoking exploration of power, politics, and the cost of ambition in modern-day America.