Commander in Chief

2005 • ABC
4.5
72 reviews
TV-PG
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Season 1 episodes (18)

1 Pilot
9/27/05
The sitting President asks VP Mackenzie Allen for her resignation.
2 First Choice
10/4/05
The first daughter's diary, containing many national secrets, goes missing.
3 First Strike
10/11/05
The death of DEA agents forces negotiations with a corrupt Latin leader.
4 First Dance
10/18/05
President Allen hosts a summit with the Russian President.
5 First Do No Harm
10/25/05
A terrorist smuggles explosives across the Canadian border
6 First Disaster
11/1/05
Mackenzie and Templeton deal with hurricane damage in Florida.
7 First Scandal
11/8/05
A tell-all book about the President is published.
8 Rubie Dubidoux and the Brown Bound Express
11/15/05
President Allen announces a new direction for her administration.
9 The Mom Who Came To Dinner
11/29/05
President Allen battles tough national decisions at Thanksgiving.
10 Sub Enchanted Evening
1/10/06
A sub disaster forces a joint rescue mission with China and North Korea.
11 No Nukes Is Good Nukes
1/17/06
A leak from China to the North Korean government threatens war.
12 The Wind Beneath My Wing
1/24/06
Air Force one is taken over with the President and Vice President aboard.
13 State of the Unions
4/13/06
President Allen prepares to deliver her first State of the Union address.
14 The Price You Pay
4/20/06
A cargo plane containing military weapons crashes over Pakistan.
15 Ties That Bind
4/27/06
The Attorney General looks into an urban situation in Maryland.
16 The Elephant In The Room
5/31/06
A transfer of command is made after the President suffers a burst appendix.
17 Happy Birthday, Madam President
6/7/06
American hostages are held in Turkey by Kurds.
18 Unfinished Business
6/14/06
Allen looks to amend the Constitution with the Equal Rights Amendment.

About this show

Acclaimed actress Geena Davis joins Emmy Award winner Donald Sutherland and an accomplished cast in a captivating blend of drama,excitement and political intrigue. As potentially devastating confrontations escalate, President Allen's (Davis) leadership skills are put to the test. At the same time, tensions remain high between the President and her staff, forcing the Commander In Chief to master the art of political hardball -- all while juggling the full-time responsibilities of motherhood.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
72 reviews
LKD24
October 26, 2016
Much better than i expected, along the lines of West Wing. Why in the world would they cancel this show and keep Madame Secretary, travesty. Geena Davis is believable as a thrust into power P.O.T.U.S..
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Zacchae'us Bar-Jonas Israel
April 27, 2017
Outstanding show, why was it canceled? Very captivating indeed! Love It!
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Mickey Swain
February 24, 2019
Great follow up to West Wing.
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