Commander in Chief: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 27, 2005

Starring: Kyle Secor, Harry J. Lennix, Ever Carradine

Summary: When the President dies, Vice President MacKenzie Allen (Geena Davis) becomes the United States' first female head of state. Her first task: avoid getting cancelled.

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E18. Unfinished Business
Air Date: June 14, 2006
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S1:E17. Happy Birthday, Madam President
Air Date: June 7, 2006
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S1:E16. The Elephant in the Room
Air Date: May 31, 2006

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David Zurawik

As drama, tonight's pilot has its flaws, but it is, nevertheless, one of those electrifying TV productions that instead of simply seeking to divert or amuse, challenges viewers to imagine a reality other than the one they have been conditioned to accept. Read full review

Tim Goodman

It's a whole lot better than the premise on paper, and though initially it takes a bit to warm to Davis. Read full review

Mike Duffy

"The West Wing" was more vivid, original and compelling than "Commander in Chief" is likely to become. But impressive Geena Davis and the Oval Office gender twist are indeed refreshing. Read full review

Aaron Barnhart

While not quite the out-of-the-gate obvious hit that “The West Wing” was, ["Commander In Chief"] has enough going for it that it may soon become America’s favorite soap opera about a president of the United States. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Polished and lively, it is also simplistic, melodramatic and half-baked — though it clips along nicely enough that you may not notice. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Despite nice touches in writer-director-exec producer Rod LurieRod Lurie's handsome-looking pilot, there's also a smothering stiffness to it, including Geena Davis' performance as the first female president. Read full review

Verne Gay

Finally, the best new comedy of the 2005-06 TV season is here... What's that, you say? This is a drama and not a comedy? Oh, dear. Read full review

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JoshuaM

Oct 11, 2005

It's the most intelligent show on television! I love it.