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Political Animals S1E1 — Pilot

7.9

Political Animals•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.9/10 · 371 votesJul 15, 201272 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byGreg Berlanti

Written byGreg Berlanti

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Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Elaine Barrish

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

Susan Berg

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Bud Hammond

James Wolk

James Wolk

Douglas Hammond

Sebastian Stan

Sebastian Stan

T.J. Hammond

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Margaret Barrish

Brittany Ishibashi

Brittany Ishibashi

Anne Ogami

Adrian Pasdar

Adrian Pasdar

Paul Garcetti

Roger Bart

Roger Bart

Barry Harris

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Greg Berlanti

Greg Berlanti

Writer

Greg Berlanti

Greg Berlanti

Director

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R. Vincent Smith

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Tonya Kong

Staff Writer

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Political Animals season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 371 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Greg Berlanti and written by Greg Berlanti, it aired on July 15, 2012.

Next: E2 · Second Time Around Best of Season 1