- Network: ABC
- Series Premiere Date: Sep 27, 2005
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Universal acclaim- based on 217 Ratings
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Positive: 183 out of 217
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Mixed: 6 out of 217
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Negative: 28 out of 217
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IanBMay 7, 2007Plays more like a daytime soap than a serious drama. In-fighting, backstabbing, internal political-games, all we're missing now is the invasion of France and we've got Caesar
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NancySApr 24, 2007Best best show that i have never seen, even better than prison break. hope we could see more and more seasons.
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JohnCMar 15, 2007
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HelenMJan 12, 2007This show was one of the best ever. Why was it canceled?? Let me guess ,Commander in Chief was a woman.She was too good so Big brother had to get rid of her.
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StianBNov 8, 2006I love political drama shows, but this one was pathetic. It didn't seem 'real' and there were too much 'hollywood' politics in the script.
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BelindaFOct 29, 2006Were they this desperate to reuse the set? A poor, embarrassing follow-up to 'The West Wing'.
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SusanPOct 28, 2006This show is sooo bad. The writing is bad. The acting is bad. The politics are way off any responsible person's map. Its bad bad bad bad bad and I was so looking forward to it.
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PeterMOct 13, 2006best entertainment I have seen in years ( and I am old)
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RozHOct 7, 2006A great show! Geena Davis is superb in her role - the show is a great inspiration to many female business professionals.
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SusanMAug 30, 2006
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JoCAug 28, 2006its a really good show
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JasonMAug 27, 2006
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MartinSAug 27, 2006Anybody who watched the West Wing knows what a complete joke this show was. Thank god it was canceled before the next presidential election. I honestly believe it would have damaged Hillary's chances.
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TerriOAug 13, 2006It makes no sense that they would cancel this show. Are they really listening to us? Do they really care what we want to watch? I don't think so.
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MelisaVAug 9, 2006Good drama... hell of a lot better than some of the crap on tv now...
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BRibeiroAug 7, 2006
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[Anonymous]Aug 6, 2006I loved the show and I am sorry that it was canceled. It was not The West Wing, but it complemented it in my opinion.
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TrevorAug 4, 2006Fascinating look at the morality a woman might bring to the most powerful job on the planet. Obligatory viewing. What dickhead cancelled this show?
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MReidJul 30, 2006OK, so it's not the West Wing, but will anything ever match up to that? ABC1 in the UK has just aired the episode about the ERA, and though sometimes a bit cheesy, and sometimes stiff, this show is important - it gets Americans and people around the world used to the idea of a woman as US President.
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billfJul 24, 2006was the smartest tv show that i've ever seen, i don't understand why was cancelled
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EmilyBJul 22, 2006I really enjoyed this show and looked forward to each episode. I am very disapointed that it was given so short a run.
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ROBERTHJul 21, 2006Its my favorite program,but who cares.Its a clean and decent show for the whole family.We need more decent shows for the entire family.Im about ready to pitch tv set in the trash.
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JerryBJul 20, 2006Why would ABC cancel a show as good as Commander in Chief and keep shows like W ife Swap,Supernanny, and things like One: Making A Music Star. Is this mindless crap the best ABC can do.
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claireqJul 19, 2006This is my fave TV show I really love it. The acting is great and I Love how it shows family life of the President.
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ArturoHJul 17, 2006sometimes it is excellent
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PaulKJul 14, 2006Very entertaining show.
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JeremyMJun 29, 2006This show is absolutely Outstanding. Gina Davis is one of the best actresses to hit the screen. The story is great and I recommend it to guys who like a good kick butt show
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BrianHJun 29, 2006I was offended by the whole idea of a woman as president. This is a communist-hollywood experiment that is a fundamental threat to American Democracy. We need Joe McCarthy again. If this Show is cancelled, I say good ridance. All we have to deal with is the bitter memories that will haunt us forever.
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TayeSJun 23, 2006
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WilliamCJun 22, 2006Commander-in-cheif is one of the best shows on TV now. I am a conservative republican and I love it. Wouldn't miss it! PLease keep this excellent drama on!!
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willieboyJun 22, 2006
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OctavioAJun 22, 2006I like this show ... why can you give it a chance. Be bold and take a risk. I know you will not regret it.
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SyntiaAJun 22, 2006Commander in Chief is one of the best show I've seen in ABC... I usually watch FOX, but lately you've been doing well. Do not stop now by cancelling CiC.
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JustinCJun 22, 2006Great Show!
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SteveTJun 19, 2006Best new show in a LONG TIME! Why do such wastes of time like "My Name Is Earl" make it out there....maybe it says a lot about the 'people' out there watching. :(
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RickyRJun 18, 2006It will be a shame if they cancel this show. While it isn't West Wing, it is has thought proviking moments that makes it worth while to watch. I would really rather watch this show than some silly reality tv or worse...another half-attempt at comedy that ultimately relies on canned laughter.
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christinerJun 16, 2006one of the most innovative, intelligent shows out there!
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LeeHJun 15, 2006What a mistake to take this show off the air. There is so much garbage on with all the Reality shows (except for the talent shows) and you want to take this show which is so entertaining off the air. Shame on you, whoever you are. Please, please don't.
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TiikTiikJun 14, 2006
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SamsonHJun 14, 2006Great, because it has lots of aspects ... political (president), emotional (the First Gentleman), teen-angst soap (the twin kids), and ... what West Wing was missing ... a real villian (Mr. Speaker, Donald Sutherland)
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JodyL.Jun 13, 2006Can't believe this excellent show is being cancelled and yet all those ridiculous reality shows go on and on!
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RaiTriceWJun 12, 2006i love this show, it is perhaps the best show that i've ever watched and to hear that it might be cancelled is very disappointing, it is a great show because it empowers women and gives women convidence and makes them feel like a women of worth, that anything really is posible. i stoped watching one of my favorite tv shows for this show and i dont wanna see this one end just yet.
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ToshiaYJun 11, 2006Love it, love it, love it
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TomJJun 9, 2006Simply the best show in television today. We're sad to see it go.
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DebbieBJun 9, 2006A wonderful show and an excellent cast. Wish they would reconsider the cancellation.
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TomBJun 3, 2006Great show! Interesting scenario. It's a shame it's been cancelled, especially considering some of the shows that were not!
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PamHJun 2, 2006This is so much better than half the junk on t.v. now. So much for quality television.
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KevinHJun 2, 2006This was one of the best shows on the air. I am so made at ABC for pulling it I could spit nails!!
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JayZJun 2, 2006Commander In Chief is a great show with a great cast. Looking forward to many more season's to come.
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WendyAJun 2, 2006I found it to be one of the better shows to watch.
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dangJun 1, 2006I love it... the perfect show to replace "the west Wing" and feed to need for political drama
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LaceySMay 31, 2006The show was great. Strong caractors excellent story line. I looked forward to watching it.
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RobinHMay 31, 2006I agree with everyone who is complaining about the breaks! It was one of my favorites I am very disapointed!
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Lbuford-kellyMay 31, 2006why is this showing going off the air if it was the highest rating show on tuesday nite with 14.7 million viewers
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NicoleSMay 31, 2006A woman as president? What more is there that you need to know?! Baby steps are better than no steps at all.
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CherylSMay 30, 2006Give "Commander in Chief" a second season!! Initial reviews were mixed but the talent and performances are excellent!! The show had a great start, but was thrown off track due to date and time changes. Give it a good consistent spot, with good writing, and it will be a hit!! Thanks!!
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JulieMMay 29, 2006This is a great show. Please do not take it off the air.
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tylerdMay 26, 2006GREAT SHOW. ABC really messed this one up big time!
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MatthewSMay 25, 2006i love this new tv show full of action and drama
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DHensonMay 23, 2006This was an excellent TV show. It sure beats all these so called reality programs.
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ConnieCMay 22, 2006
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GregBMay 16, 2006This is a new program, like all new programs, it will take a while to get the writers niche, KEEP IT GOING!
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SteveCMay 16, 2006second favorite show on TV behind House. Was my favorite until they started messing with the schedule. Bring it back if it is cancelled and quit messing with the schedule and stop taking breaks.
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AlGMay 15, 2006Wow! Big mistake taking CIC off the air. Great casting; great stories; excellent directing. I've been looking forward to the show every Tuesday evening (and Thursday nights too) since the first episode aired in September '05. Maybe move the show back to 9 o'clock. Thanks.
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llMay 14, 2006this is an incredibly powerful program in which issues with the current US administration and different ways to handle them are explored. It was also wonderful seeing a woman in the most powerful role in the US.
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JoeSMay 12, 2006This show should be gaining the crowd from the West WIng and keeping its already captive audience. Instead of cancelling I would have advertised and bright in a strong new season this fall, leaving the spring with a good finale, of course. Too bad!
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LindseySMay 11, 2006I feel like I'm being tortured by ABC. Good grief! Bring the darned thing back!
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DonnaJMay 11, 2006I really enjoyed this show. I hope you reconsider and keep this show going. I'm with Brenda " Quit teasing us and bring it back!!!!!!!!"
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LizHMay 11, 2006It is very refreshing to see a show give a woman a roll that is interesting, knowledgeable and holding her own in a man's world, I am 82 years old and I hope to see a woman as president before I leave this earth.
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LJArnoldMay 5, 2006I love the story lines for Commander in Chief - refreshing not predictable. It's no wonder the ratings are low - it's been cancelled, brought back, different day, different time - just keep us guessing. Give it a chance - pick a day, pick a time and stick with it. Tuesday at 9 pm works for me.
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JoeKMay 5, 2006When will we see the show again???
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NormaMMay 4, 2006One of the best shows & thank God it is a different kind of "reality show." The stories are compelling & the actors are superb. Please keep this show going & maybe the ratings will improve if scheduled at another time (not against ER and W/O a Trace).
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BrendaJMay 4, 2006Commander in Chief is the best show, Geenda Davis makes a great President and come on Donald Sutherland makses the best bad guy in town. Come on and quit teasing us and bring the show back!!!!!!
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FranklinWMay 2, 2006
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maryhMay 2, 2006Ms. Davis does a wondweful job and I'd like to see Commander In Chief renewed for next season.
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AmyHApr 27, 2006My favorite show. Too bad our current CIC doesn't have the same convictions.
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LarryHApr 26, 2006One of the best shows on television and one of the only reasons for turning on the TV. This political drama is intelligent and has relevance to our society. Even though ABC doesn't poll me, I think sponsors of the show might be interested to know that there might be more viewers than polls show.
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AnnEApr 26, 2006Best show on TV. We enjoy watching it. Thank you for putting it back on the air. It is very interesting watching a Lady and a perfect one in Geena Davis portraying President of U.S. I think it is entertaining and as well as the showing us the realization of a woman in the White House and how great it could be. The acting is superb on Geena's and Donald's part as well.
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normaiApr 20, 2006we enjoyed watching the show. it's the best. my friends & my family love to watch this show. thank you for putting back. we have been waiting for long long time.it's really interesting for lady as a president.please don't stop keep going. thanks again.
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carmensApr 19, 2006my family favorite show, it is not a fairytale, it is an upcoming reality.
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cherylmApr 14, 2006This is one of the BETTER shows on television and I believe the network and the sponsors should realize that not just the "immature" 20 year olds of today watch television. I'm a baby boomer and we are the ones who spend the money or give it to the 20 year olds to spend. Give us TV like this all the time!!!
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PhilipGApr 6, 2006This show is the best, and this is a good time to have this show, for the new up and comeing election of a women.
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BernieSMar 31, 2006Best drama on TV.
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GeoffTMar 30, 2006Please bring back, long term, this great show. I just wish the network producers would be more wise and forceful in getting a good schedule placement for this show. I hate it when the consumer becomes collateral damage in the war of the network ratings!
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JohnVMar 22, 2006ABC's 'Commander In Chief' portrays perfectly the many aspects of the political challenges involved with the position of president. Its controversial perspective of a woman and a Liberate as President of the United States is not only intriguingly entertaining, but also an influential realization that differs from what our nation is used to when it comes to the presidency.
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RickeyBMar 12, 2006This has the real glitches of any Political endeavor built in to the fabric of this show.
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MariaEugeniaDMar 8, 2006Commander in Chief is as good as it gets, the very BEST. I do not appreciate taking it off the air for any other show and specially such a silly one. Geanna is made for this role and I await her return eagerly. This has messed up my tuesdays schedule tremendously.
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jamesrMar 5, 2006this show is boring and completely unbelievable. I love geena davis, but this show is just bad!
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DebAMar 4, 2006I love it. The story line is probably more realistic than The West Wing which is more idealistic. But I love them both and I will miss The West Wing.
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SusanKMar 2, 2006My favorite show on TV. I can't wait to see it again. Have really missed it.
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EugeneBMar 1, 2006I enjoyed it. Where is it? Replaced by another detective show, Oh No!
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RuthLMar 1, 2006Why has the show not been on recently?
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Surya-PatriciaHFeb 21, 2006One of the most exciting tv shows in years.
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SGreenFeb 21, 2006Miss seeing this show. Holds my interest from beginning to end. Probably wishful thinking on my part, but would like to see an intelligent Commander-in-Chief in the White House.
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christinefFeb 9, 2006
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craigfFeb 8, 2006expand the storylines to more than one episode. A nuclear crisis cannot be handled in one hour.
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LorieFeb 8, 2006An absolutely incredible show!
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MarimarKFeb 8, 2006A golden globe for geena davis??? I havent seen such bad acting since Debbie did Dallas!!! The show is definatly pretty, but blatantly idealistic and so ubelievable as to regard its viewers as flag waving morons.
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MarcyRFeb 8, 2006Great show. I was fully hooked on it and looked forward to each new show. Too bad the network couldn't stand up to the pressure from people who didn't want to see a woman in the role of president. I thought it was inspirational.
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csdesignFeb 7, 2006FABulous show. Characters that act like real human beings, instead of cookie-cutter cuties of typical tv. A decision-maker who weighs options, considers risks, then stays true to her word. I like thinking this is how politics SHOUld be -- even with the scheming and pettiness there is respect and politeness. Try it, even republications like it!
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Awards & Rankings
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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.
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Some viewers will be put off by the many unbelievable aspects of ''Commander in Chief," and not least of all by Geena Davis.
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Heavy-handed.