Commander in Chief

Episode 0

Unaired Pilot

Episode 1

Pilot

Tue, Sep 27, 2005 45 mins

Mackenzie Allen, the 45-year-old Independent Vice President of the United States, is about to venture into territory no woman has entered before. While at an official ceremony with husband and Chief of Staff, Rod Calloway, she is informed by the President's Chief of Staff, Jim Gardner, and the Attorney General that President Bridges is about to undergo emergency brain surgery for a tumor. Mackenzie is stunned when Gardner tells her that in the event the President does not recover, the party doesn't want her to succeed him. Instead, she's asked to step down in order to allow the Speaker of the House to assume the post, as he shares the party's ideals. Mackenzie's doubts are confirmed when she visits President Bridges at the hospital and hears from him directly that he wants her to resign. Bridges dies before transition plans are finalized, however, and after sitting through an insulting and sexist conversation with Speaker of the House, Nathan Templeton, Mackenzie decides to forge ahead and assume the presidency despite the obstacles that lie ahead. Aside from the challenges Mackenzie faces, husband Rod has his own hurdles to overcome, as he finds himself being ushered into a pink and feminine office by the first lady's aide. Her children, six-year-old Amy, as well as twins Horace, one of the most popular kids in school, and Rebecca, a rebellious teenager with raging hormones, must also learn to deal with their mother's new role of the leader of the free world. Meeting with a saddened Congress and addressing a stunned nation, Mackenzie delivers an inaugural speech with the help of press secretary Kelly Ludlow, which manages to unite a grieving country, quell the critics who feel she's not up to the task, and look to the bright future which lies ahead, led by the first female President of the United States.

Episode 2

First Choice

Tue, Oct 4, 2005 44 mins

As Mackenzie Allen makes the challenging transition into the office of the President, among her first orders of business is selecting a Vice President... which Nathan Templeton tries to manipulate to his advantage. Meanwhile, her former speech writer cum press secretary, Kelly Ludlow, learns the ropes the hard way, and Mac's daughter, Rebecca, faces a teenager's worst nightmare when her diary goes missing -- containing sensitive information about her mother, the President, and causing a potential crisis.

Episode 3

First Strike

Tue, Oct 11, 2005 43 mins

Faced with her first national crisis - the death of nine DEA agents in Latin America - Mackenzie shows strength and resolve in dealing with a corrupt leader. Meanwhile, Nathan Templeton is approached by an ambitious congressman who served with Mac's Vice Presidential candidate, Warren Keaton, and is eager to divulge potentially damaging info in an effort to derail his nomination. Mac's teenage twins resume public school, only this time it's complete with secret service detail and press spectacle, and while popular Horace welcomes the attention, shy Rebecca finds it overwhelming.

Episode 4

First Dance

Tue, Oct 18, 2005 43 mins

All eyes are on Mackenzie Allen as she hosts her first official summit with the Russian President -- which is threatened to be overshadowed by Nathan Templeton's plan to engineer a series of cabinet resignations to coincide with the summit. Templeton goes after Mac with a vengeance, vowing to run - and win - against her in the next presidential election. Meanwhile, as First Gentleman, Rod must host his first state dinner for the Russian President and his wife.

Episode 5

First... Do No Harm

Tue, Oct 25, 2005 42 mins

A terrorist smuggles explosives across the Canadian border

Episode 6

First Disaster

Tue, Nov 1, 2005 42 mins

Mackenzie and Templeton deal with hurricane damage in Florida.

Episode 7

First Scandal

Tue, Nov 8, 2005 41 mins

When confidential information appears in a tell-all book about Mackenzie Allen, suspicions of those in her closest circle arise. Meanwhile, Mac's vice presidential nominee, Warren Keaton, begins his confirmation hearings, and his nomination is put in jeopardy when events of a sensitive nature from his past come to light. On the home front, Horace is frustrated by his poor performance at school, and things are getting serious with Rebecca and her new boyfriend -- but are they moving too quickly?

Episode 8

Rubie Dubidoux and the Brown Bound Express

Tue, Nov 15, 2005 43 mins

President Allen announces a new direction for her administration.

Episode 9

The Mom Who Came to Dinner

Tue, Nov 29, 2005 44 mins

President Allen battles tough national decisions at Thanksgiving.

Episode 10

Sub Enchanted Evening

Tue, Jan 10, 2006 41 mins

A sub disaster forces a joint rescue mission with China and North Korea.

Episode 11

No Nukes Is Good Nukes

Tue, Jan 17, 2006 44 mins

A leak from China to the North Korean government threatens war.

Episode 12

Wind Beneath My Wing

Tue, Jan 24, 2006 39 mins

A distraught veteran threatens to blow up Air Force One.

Episode 13

State of the Unions

Thu, Apr 13, 2006 43 mins

Rod finds himself in a compromising position with an intern, which threatens Mac's standing as her first State of the Union address nears. And Templeton's up to his usual tricks with Mac's homeless bill.

Episode 14

The Price You Pay

Thu, Apr 20, 2006 42 mins

Mac's friend and nominee for Attorney General, Carl Brantley, has a rough time during his confirmation hearings. A cargo plane carrying military weapons goes missing.

Episode 15

Ties That Bind

Thu, Apr 27, 2006 44 mins

The Attorney General looks into an urban situation in Maryland.

Episode 16

The Elephant in the Room

Wed, May 31, 2006 40 mins

Mac's appendix bursts mid-flight on Air Force One, and without a Vice President in place, Templeton becomes acting President.

Episode 17

Happy Birthday, Madam President

Wed, Jun 7, 2006 44 mins

American hostages are held in Turkey by Kurds.

Episode 18

Unfinished Business

Wed, Jun 14, 2006 44 mins

Allen looks to amend the Constitution with the Equal Rights Amendment.