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Political Animals Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Jul 15, 201260 mins
In this new series, Sigourney Weaver stars as Elaine Barrish Hammond, a former first lady and current secretary of state, who lets a hungry journalist (Carla Gugino) follow her.
Episode 2
Second Time Around
Sun, Jul 22, 201260 mins
Elaine sends Bud to diffuse the Iranian hostage situation, throwing him back in the spotlight - and putting Douglas and Anne's engagement party in peril.
Episode 3
The Woman Problem
Sun, Jul 29, 201260 mins
Threatened by Elaine's skyrocketing popularity, Garcetti (ADRIAN PASDAR) hatches a plan that finds Elaine at odds with her longtime mentor - a Supreme Court justice.
Episode 4
Lost Boys
Sun, Aug 5, 201260 mins
After a grueling overseas tour, Elaine returns to D.C. to find the country in a diplomatic crisis, leaving her sparring with the Garcetti administration.
Episode 5
16 Hours
Sun, Aug 12, 201260 mins
Elaine finds herself torn between staying by T.J.'s side and handling the rescue of a Chinese submarine. Douglas may cross a boundary that could jeopardize his future.
Episode 6
Resignation Day
Sun, Aug 19, 201260 mins
President Garcetti throws a wrench in Elaine's plan to resign from his cabinet. An unforeseen event leaves the Hammonds - and the country - at a crossroads.
