Commander in Chief Season 1

Right now you can watch Commander in Chief Season 1 on — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 40 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Geena Davis anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Commander in Chief Season 1 is worth clearing space for. Commander in Chief Season 1 takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. Season 1 of Commander in Chief includes 18 episodes. It aired from September 2005 to June 2006. This season stars Geena Davis, Donald Sutherland and Harry Lennix. Geena Davis and Donald Sutherland lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2005. The performances in Commander in Chief Season 1 do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Commander in Chief Season 1. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Geena Davis anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

🎬 Commander in Chief Season 1 — Episode Guide

Pilot

2005-09-27

Mackenzie Allen, who serves as Vice President of the United States, has a tough decision to make, whether or not to go against the wishes of the dying current President. He has asked her to step down and let someone a little more appropriate take his place in the Oval Office. However, it's not only ...

First Choice

2005-10-04

As Mackenzie begins the transition into the office of President, she has to select a Vice President, a situation in which Nathan Templeton tries using to his advantage. Mackenzie's daughter, Rebecca, faces a crisis when her diary goes missing, which contains information about her mother that could h...

First Strike

2005-10-11

Faced with her first national crisis - the death of nine DEA agents in Latin America - Mackenzie shows strength and resolve in dealing with a corrupt leader. Meanwhile, Nathan Templeton is approached by an ambitious congressman who served with Mac's Vice Presidential candidate, Warren Keaton, and is...

First Dance

2005-10-18

All eyes are on Mackenzie Allen as she hosts her first official summit with the Russian President -- which is threatened to be overshadowed by Nathan Templeton's plan to engineer a series of cabinet resignations to coincide with the summit. Templeton goes after Mac with a vengeance, vowing to run - ...

First... Do No Harm

2005-10-25

In the middle of the announcement of her new National Security Advisor, Anthony Prado, Mac is caught off guard by the breaking news of a terrorist smuggling explosives across the Canadian border. The way in which Mac and her Attorney General deal with the situation pits them squarely against each ot...

First Disaster

2005-11-01

When a destructive hurricane hits Florida, Mac and Templeton fly to Florida to survey the damage. While there, Mac learns of an emergency situation with an oil tanker off the Florida coast which could have devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Rod is seriously considering an offer to become Commissio...

First Scandal

2005-11-08

When a tell-all book is published about Mackenzie Allen that contains confidential information suspicions arise. Meanwhile, the confirmation hearings for Vice Presidential nominee Warren Keaton begin, but raise questions about his past.

Rubie Dubidoux and the Brown Bound Express

2005-11-15

After she announces new direction for her administration, President Allen finds herself in need of allies within the West Wing and decides that she needs to appoint her closest adviser, Rod, to an official position.

The Mom Who Came to Dinner

2005-11-29

Mac has more than Thanksgiving turkey on her plate. She juggles military base closures in her home town, a death penalty case the Supreme Court will not hear and a visit with Mom. Joining her team is a young and savvy media strategist/advisor.

E10

Sub Enchanted Evening

2006-01-10

A submarine strikes a seamount just off North Korean waters and Mac must ask the Chinese for help. Meanwhile, Dickie's constant need for information has begun to irritate everyone. Meanwhile the first family deals with the question of reelection.

E11

No Nukes is Good Nukes

2006-01-17

While trying to coordinate the rescue of the crew of a damaged U.S. submarine off the coast of North Korea with help from Chinese, Mac must deal with war fever among her advisors and a leak from China to the North Korean government that threatens to start a nuclear war. Meanwhile, Speaker Templeton’...

E12

Wind Beneath My Wing

2006-01-24

Mac and Templeton head out west to pay tribute to the dedication of former President Bridges' Presidential Library. While there Air Force One is held hostage by a guy who wants to speak with Mac. Meanwhile Horace and Rebecca have some friends for a party.

E13

State of the Unions

2006-04-13

While Mac is busy working on her first State of the Union address, Rod becomes a tad tipsy and is found in compromising position with an intern for all the world to see. Meanwhile, Templeton sets out to find a way to sabotage Mac's Homeless Initiative Bill. Plus, Dickie and Jayne, who has gone back ...

E14

The Price You Pay

2006-04-20

Mac decides to stand by her friend and Attorney General nominee, Carl Brantley, after he gets hammered in his confirmation hearings. A cargo plane which contains military weapons goes missing over Pakistan and it's up to Vice President Keaton to resolve the situation. Meanwhile, Rod tries to settle ...

E15

Ties That Bind

2006-04-27

Mac wants her Attorney General to look into an urban situation in Maryland because it's where Gardner is from. Mac is also briefed on the situation of the missing surface-to-air missiles that went down in a military plane crash over Pakistan and has to make sure that the weapons do not end up in the...

E16

The Elephant in the Room

2006-05-31

Mac suffers a burst appendix while aboard Air Force One. Since there is no Vice President in place, Templeton becomes acting President since he is the Speaker of the House and next in line. Meanwhile, there is an air strike that is crippling travel on Memorial Day weekend and Templeton ends up overs...

E17

Happy Birthday, Madam President

2006-06-07

On Mac's birthday, she is faced with the fact that there are American hostages being held in Turkey by a militant Kurdish group. Meanwhile, she also has to interview new candidates to be her Vice President and Dickie tries to convince her of the type of person she needs to choose because her choice ...

E18

Unfinished Business

2006-06-14

After a critic of the Equal Rights Amendment passes away and his wife takes over his seat, Mac believes she can amend the Constitution and pass the ERA once and for all. Meanwhile Templeton turns a Get Out the Vote campaign meeting into a presidential debate, Rod is asked to write a story about his...

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