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Season 1

6 episodes · 15th July 2012

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Episodes

01 Pilot still Pilot Episode 115th July 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. 02 Second Time Around still Second Time Around Episode 222nd July 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. 03 The Woman Problem still The Woman Problem Episode 329th July 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. 04 Lost Boys still Lost Boys Episode 45th August 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. 05 16 Hours still 16 Hours Episode 512th August 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. 06 Resignation Day still Resignation Day Episode 619th August 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.
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01 Sigourney Weaver profile Sigourney Weaveras Elaine Barrish 02 Carla Gugino profile Carla Guginoas Susan Berg 03 Ciarán Hinds profile Ciarán Hindsas Bud Hammond 04 James Wolk profile James Wolkas Douglas Hammond 05 Sebastian Stan profile Sebastian Stanas T.J. Hammond 06 Ellen Burstyn profile Ellen Burstynas Margaret Barrish 07 Brittany Ishibashi profile Brittany Ishibashias Anne Ogami 08 Adrian Pasdar profile Adrian Pasdaras Paul Garcetti 09 Roger Bart profile Roger Bartas Barry Harris 10 Greg Berlanti profile Greg BerlantiCreator
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