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Commander in Chief S1E1 — Pilot

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Commander in Chief•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.6/10 · 111 votesSep 27, 2005

Ranked #6 of 18 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Mackenzie Allen, who serves as Vice President of the United States, has a tough decision to make, whether or not to go against the wishes of the dying current President. He has asked her to step down and let someone a little more appropriate take

Directed byRod Lurie

Written byRod Lurie

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Cast9

Geena Davis

Geena Davis

Mackenzie Allen

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Nathan Templeton

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Jim Gardner

Kyle Secor

Kyle Secor

Rod Calloway

Ever Carradine

Ever Carradine

Kelly Ludlow

Matt Lanter

Matt Lanter

Horace Calloway

Caitlin Wachs

Caitlin Wachs

Rebecca Calloway

Jasmine Jessica Anthony

Jasmine Jessica Anthony

Amy Calloway

Anthony Azizi

Anthony Azizi

Vince Taylor

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Rod Lurie

Rod Lurie

Director

Rod Lurie

Rod Lurie

Writer

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Mike Raybould

Leadman

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David Brennan

Set Dresser

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Sherri Bramlett

Hairstylist

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Paul Schultz

Carpenter

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Mimi Melgaard

Costume Designer

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John R. Bayless

Makeup Artist

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Julia Caston

Costume Designer

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Steve Burnes

Propmaker

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Fredderick Jackson

Set Painter

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Jeanne Boisineau

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Commander in Chief season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 111 votes, ranking #6 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Rod Lurie and written by Rod Lurie, it aired on September 27, 2005.

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