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The Best Episodes of Political Animals

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The Best Episodes of Political Animals

Former first lady and current Secretary of State Elaine Barrish Hammond try to keep her family together while simultaneously dealing with crises of the State...

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  1. Background image for Second Time Around
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Second Time Around

    S1:E2

    Douglas discovers Elaine has plans to run for office again as T.J. revisits his old habits and hits rock bottom. Elaine has Bud negotiate for the lives of Iranian hostages, placing him back into the spotlight.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    In this series opener, the US Secretary of State tries to protect a shocking family secret all the while dealing with an Iranian hostage crisis.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Lost Boys

    S1:E4

    T.J. recounts the events that lead up to his suicide attempt while dealing with his family's lack of interest in his club opening. Douglas struggles to cope with his betrayal and meanwhile, Elaine has a diplomatic crisis on her hands upon her return from overseas.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Woman Problem

    S1:E3

    Elaine makes an announcement to her family. The Hammond men visit a pollster during an impromptu fishing trip. Garcetti enacts a plan that puts Elaine in conflict with her longtime mentor. Susan shares her top-secret story with Alex.

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    #5 - 16 Hours

    S1:E5

    Elaine's attention is torn between catering to T.J. and a Chinese submarine rescue mission. She also makes a deal with Susan allowing her unlimited access to the rescue mission in exchange for her discretion about T.J.

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    #6 - Resignation Day

    S1:E6

    In the Season 1 finale, Elaine's plan to resign hits a snag and her resignation letter leaks to the press. Elsewhere, Douglas confesses his betrayal and makes a rash decision; and a surprising event leaves everyone at a crossroads.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Second Time Around" is the best rated episode of "Political Animals". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Bethany Rooney and written by Greg Berlanti, Molly Newman, it aired on 7/22/2012. This episode scored 2.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pilot".