Commander in Chief
“Wife. Mother. Leader of the free world.”
Series Overview
Mackenzie Allen has a lot on her plate -- she has twin teenagers, a 6-year-old at home and an ambitious husband at the office, and she is about to become the first female president of the United States. Before that happens, however; Mackenzie, who serves as vice president, has to decide whether or not to go against the dying wishes of the current president, who has asked her to step down and let someone "more appropriate" fill his shoes in the Oval Office. Not only does the president want her to resign, so does the entire party that elected her in the first place. But when the moment of truth arrives, Mackenzie isn't willing to be a mere footnote in history. Instead of allowing her detractors to keep her down, she decides to trust her instincts and accept the most powerful job in the world.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 18 Episodes
42 min per episode
2005 – 2006
Premiered: Tue, Sep 27, 2005
Rod LurieLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 18: “Unfinished Business”
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 relationship with Mac, and Rebecca finally learns the identity of her IM buddy, and both are shocked at just who the other person is.
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Commander in Chief ABC TV Series Promo Trailer 2005 Geena Davis
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-17
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Lurie
Larry Groupé
Dee Johnson, Rod Lurie, Marc Frydman
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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What is Commander in Chief about?
Mackenzie Allen has a lot on her plate -- she has twin teenagers, a 6-year-old at home and an ambitious husband at the office, and she is about to become the first female president of the United States. Before that happens, however; Mackenzie, who serves as vice president, has to decide whether or not to go against the dying wishes of the current president, who has asked her to step down and let someone "more appropriate" fill his shoes in the Oval Office. Not only does the president want her to resign, so does the entire party that elected her in the first place. But when the moment of truth arrives, Mackenzie isn't willing to be a mere footnote in history. Instead of allowing her detractors to keep her down, she decides to trust her instincts and accept the most powerful job in the world.
How many seasons does Commander in Chief have?
Commander in Chief comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Commander in Chief?
Key cast members in Commander in Chief include Geena Davis, Donald Sutherland, Harry Lennix, Kyle Secor, Ever Carradine.
Who created or directed Commander in Chief?
Commander in Chief was developed and directed by Rod Lurie.