Political Animals
“Power runs in the family”
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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Political Animals - Premieres 7/15 @ 10/9c on USA
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Seasons
1.Pilot
6.015-07-20121h 12mIn this series opener, the US Secretary of State tries to protect a shocking family secret all the while dealing with an Iranian hostage crisis.
2.Second Time Around
10.022-07-201244 minDouglas 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...
3.The Woman Problem
7.029-07-201244 minElaine 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...
4.Lost Boys
8.005-08-201244 minT.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 m...
5.16 Hours
12-08-201244 minElaine'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...
6.Resignation Day
19-08-201248 minIn 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...
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