Political Animals
Overview
Elaine Barrish Hammond, a former first lady and now the Secretary of State, juggles the complexities of her tumultuous family life while navigating intense political challenges. As she confronts various crises within the State Department, she must also contend with a relentless journalist eager to undermine her reputation and career. Balancing personal struggles with public pressures, Elaine proves that resilience is key in the high-stakes world of politics, where every decision can have far-reaching consequences.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
In the inaugural episode, the US Secretary of State grapples with the challenge of safeguarding a startling family revelation while simultaneously nav...
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2
Second Time Around
Douglas learns that Elaine is gearing up to run for office once more, while T.J. finds himself slipping back into his old destructive behaviors and hi...
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3
The Woman Problem
Elaine gathers her family to share some important news. Meanwhile, the Hammond men take an unplanned fishing trip that leads them to meet with a polls...
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4
Lost Boys
T.J. reflects on the moments that drove him to attempt suicide, feeling overlooked by his family regarding his club launch. At the same time, Douglas ...
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5
16 Hours
Elaine finds herself juggling her responsibilities to T.J. while also being involved in a Chinese submarine rescue operation. To navigate this, she st...
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6
Resignation Day
In the climactic conclusion of Season 1, Elaine's attempt to quit her job takes an unexpected turn when her resignation letter is exposed to the media...
