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.
In this series opener, the US Secretary of State tries to protect a shocking family secret all the while dealing with an Iranian hostage crisis.
E2Second Time Around
Jul 22, 201244m
Douglas 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.
E3The Woman Problem
Jul 29, 201244m
Elaine 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.
E4Lost Boys
Aug 5, 201244m
T.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.
E516 Hours
Aug 12, 201244m
Elaine'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.
E6Resignation Day
Aug 19, 201248m
In 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.
About Political Animals
Political Animals is a drama series on USA Network. The show first aired on Jul 15, 2012 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. Political Animals has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.1/10 based on 80 votes. The cast includes Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino, Ciarán Hinds, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan. Created by Greg Berlanti.
