Resignation Day

8.3/10 · 260 votesAug 19, 201248 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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.

Season 1 Episodes6

Pilot

Second Time Around

The Woman Problem

Lost Boys

16 Hours

Resignation Day

Cast9

Sigourney Weaver

Elaine Barrish

Carla Gugino

Susan Berg

Ciarán Hinds

Bud Hammond

James Wolk

Douglas Hammond

Sebastian Stan

T.J. Hammond

Ellen Burstyn

Margaret Barrish

Brittany Ishibashi

Anne Ogami

Adrian Pasdar

Paul Garcetti

Roger Bart

Barry Harris

Crew3

David Petrarca

Director

Speed Weed

Writer

Molly Newman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Resignation Day" is episode 6 of Political Animals season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 260 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by David Petrarca and written by Speed Weed, Molly Newman, it aired on August 19, 2012.

Resignation Day

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes6

Cast9

Crew3

Discussion

Episode Summary