Political Animals

2012 - 2012

Pilot

Episode 1

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.

Second Time Around

Episode 2

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.

The Woman Problem

Episode 3

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.

Lost Boys

5th August 2012

Episode 4

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.

16 Hours

12th August 2012

Episode 5

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.

Resignation Day

19th August 2012

Episode 6

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.

Top Cast

Sigourney Weaver•Carla Gugino•Ciarán Hinds

Former first lady and current Secretary of State Elaine Barrish Hammond try to keep her family together while simultaneously dealing with crises of the State Department and fending off the hungry DC journalist who is bent on destroying her career.

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Full Cast

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Sigourney Weaver

Elaine Barrish

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Carla Gugino

Susan Berg

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Ciarán Hinds

Bud Hammond

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James Wolk

Douglas Hammond

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Sebastian Stan

T.J. Hammond

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Ellen Burstyn

Margaret Barrish

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Brittany Ishibashi

Anne Ogami

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Adrian Pasdar

Paul Garcetti

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Roger Bart

Barry Harris

Full Crew

Melissa Kellner Berman

Co-Executive Producer

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Laurence Mark

Executive Producer

Sarah Caplan

Executive Producer

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Greg Berlanti

Executive Producer

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