Commander in Chief

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 27, 2005
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 217 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 183 out of 217
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 217
  3. Negative: 28 out of 217
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  1. JustinC
    Feb 3, 2006
    10
    Great Show!
  2. samj
    Oct 5, 2005
    10
    AMAZING television
  3. MariaEugeniaD
    Mar 8, 2006
    10
    Commander 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.
  4. SteveT
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    Best 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. :(
  5. KevinH
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    This was one of the best shows on the air. I am so made at ABC for pulling it I could spit nails!!
  6. JayZ
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    Commander In Chief is a great show with a great cast. Looking forward to many more season's to come.
  7. JerryB
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Why 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.
  8. SusanM
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    10 for content and a bold venture! At last a show with substance and a hard, positive look at moral issues. CIC awakens a yearning for government based on principle, a yearning for what we used to believe it should really be--and all in a woman's hands. No wonder they took it off the air, and how sad that is. Taking all the snipes and gripes about script, schmaltz and stiffness into 10 for content and a bold venture! At last a show with substance and a hard, positive look at moral issues. CIC awakens a yearning for government based on principle, a yearning for what we used to believe it should really be--and all in a woman's hands. No wonder they took it off the air, and how sad that is. Taking all the snipes and gripes about script, schmaltz and stiffness into consideration, I definitely believe CIC should be given a chance!… Expand
  9. .GraceM
    Nov 20, 2005
    10
    One of 3 shows we find watching on prime time. I hope it has a long running future on TV. Gena Davis is great in her role as president. Good luck to them.
  10. AdamL.
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    How Could You say this sucks?! This is just the most amazingly believeable show on television today. Usually I don't watch television but Tuesday night with this along with The Biggest Loser are the only times I watch telveision and thet're the bomb!
  11. ShannonF
    Oct 10, 2005
    10
    It's a great start to what can be a wonderful series
  12. lisap
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    Great storylines. I thought this show would be a preachy advertisment for womens lib, but its not. What I like most about it is that the position of president could be played by either a man or woman based on the storylines. Gina Davis is spectacular though and Donald Sutherland plays a role that you love to hate. Top notch
  13. JohnB
    Oct 5, 2005
    10
    wicked show, this one
  14. SarahF
    Oct 5, 2005
    10
    i wathced this show and really liked it - i'm so happy to see Geena davis back in front fo the cameras
  15. gwenb
    Jan 7, 2006
    10
    this is the best television program since Judging Amy which was a favorite of mine for years. I do hope it will continue
  16. RozH
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    A great show! Geena Davis is superb in her role - the show is a great inspiration to many female business professionals.
  17. BeverlyR
    Feb 5, 2006
    10
    I am told this show is going off the air and I want to know why!! It's one of the best that I've seen in a very long time!!
  18. emilym
    Feb 6, 2006
    10
    i think geena davis is the best actress ever annd this show is alsome creative.. i love the show a whole lot
  19. csdesign
    Feb 7, 2006
    10
    FABulous 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!
  20. Lorie
    Feb 8, 2006
    10
    An absolutely incredible show!
  21. christinef
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    Great Show with exceptional cast. Goes to show what a woman in the white house can accomplish. She is down to eaeth, strong and just a joy to watch. I hope this show doesn't get the AX. Take off the silly sitcoms and leave Commander In Chief on. Let Mr. Bush see what and how a woman can do in the oval office, since he can't do much but smirk and not even speak well. He needs to Great Show with exceptional cast. Goes to show what a woman in the white house can accomplish. She is down to eaeth, strong and just a joy to watch. I hope this show doesn't get the AX. Take off the silly sitcoms and leave Commander In Chief on. Let Mr. Bush see what and how a woman can do in the oval office, since he can't do much but smirk and not even speak well. He needs to learn the english language and stay in Texas with all the oil barons. Please do not cancel this wonderful show. Thank You… Expand
  22. BernieS
    Mar 31, 2006
    10
    Best drama on TV.
  23. PhilipG
    Apr 6, 2006
    10
    This show is the best, and this is a good time to have this show, for the new up and comeing election of a women.
  24. FranklinW
    May 2, 2006
    10
    I have heard that they may cancel this show. I think women everywhere should stand up and fight to keep it on the air. I am a Professor of Criminal Justice and my female students need this show. It gives women and most importantly girls a role model to look up to. Further males need to this show to deprogram their minds that men are the only people who can be leaders. Some I believe I have heard that they may cancel this show. I think women everywhere should stand up and fight to keep it on the air. I am a Professor of Criminal Justice and my female students need this show. It gives women and most importantly girls a role model to look up to. Further males need to this show to deprogram their minds that men are the only people who can be leaders. Some I believe probably fear it, because it could happen in the near future.… Expand
  25. maryh
    May 2, 2006
    10
    Ms. Davis does a wondweful job and I'd like to see Commander In Chief renewed for next season.
  26. Lbuford-kelly
    May 31, 2006
    10
    why is this showing going off the air if it was the highest rating show on tuesday nite with 14.7 million viewers
  27. NormaM
    May 4, 2006
    10
    One 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).
  28. JoeK
    May 5, 2006
    10
    When will we see the show again???
  29. LJArnold
    May 5, 2006
    10
    I 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.
  30. dang
    Jun 1, 2006
    10
    I love it... the perfect show to replace "the west Wing" and feed to need for political drama
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#37 Best TV Season of 2005
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#6 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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#45 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    80
    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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  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    40
    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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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    63
    Heavy-handed.
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