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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...
Genre:Drama
Network:USA Network
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Season 1

  • Pilot
    7.9/10363 votes
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    Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2012

    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.

    Director: Greg Berlanti

    Writer: Greg Berlanti

  • Second Time Around
    7.9/10275 votes
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    Second Time Around

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2012

    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.

    Director: Bethany Rooney

    Writer: Greg Berlanti, Molly Newman

  • The Woman Problem
    8.3/10321 votes
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    The Woman Problem

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2012

    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.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Brian Peterson, Phil Klemmer, Kelly Souders

  • Lost Boys
    8.0/10272 votes
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    Lost Boys

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2012

    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.

    Director: David Petrarca

    Writer: Geoffrey Nauffts, Speed Weed

  • 16 Hours
    8.1/10260 votes
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    16 Hours

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2012

    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.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Nicholas Wootton, Phil Klemmer

  • Resignation Day
    8.3/10256 votes
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    Resignation Day

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2012

    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.

    Director: David Petrarca

    Writer: Speed Weed, Molly Newman