Political Animals
“Power runs in the family”
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
44 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Sun, Jul 15, 2012
Greg BerlantiLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Resignation Day”
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.
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Political Animals - Premieres 7/15 @ 10/9c on USA
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-06
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Greg Berlanti
Greg Berlanti, Laurence Mark, Sarah Caplan
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What is Political Animals about?
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.
How many seasons does Political Animals have?
Political Animals comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Political Animals?
Key cast members in Political Animals include Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino, Ciarán Hinds, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan.
Who created or directed Political Animals?
Political Animals was developed and directed by Greg Berlanti.