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Synopsis

“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.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. PilotNow viewing2012-07-151h 12m6.0In 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 Around2012-07-2244m10.0Douglas 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.
3. The Woman Problem2012-07-2944m7.0Elaine 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.
4. Lost Boys2012-08-0544m8.0T.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.
5. 16 Hours2012-08-1244mElaine'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.
6. Resignation Day2012-08-1948mIn 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.

Cast

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Sigourney Weaver
Elaine Barrish
Carla Gugino
Susan Berg
Ciarán Hinds
Bud Hammond
James Wolk
Douglas Hammond
Sebastian Stan
T.J. Hammond
Ellen Burstyn
Margaret Barrish
Brittany Ishibashi
Anne Ogami
Adrian Pasdar
Paul Garcetti
Roger Bart
Barry Harris

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Is Political Animals available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Political Animals have?

Political Animals has 1 season and 6 episodes.

When did Political Animals first air?

Political Animals first aired in 2012.

Is Political Animals still running?

Political Animals's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Political Animals?

Political Animals is classified as Drama.