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Best Episodes of Political Animals
Lost Boys
S1 Ep4
8.7
5th Aug 2012
T.J. recounts the events that lead up to his suicide attempt while dealing with his family's lack of interest in his club opening. Douglas struggles to cope with his betrayal and meanwhile, Elaine has a diplomatic crisis on her hands upon her return from overseas.
16 Hours
S1 Ep5
8.7
12th Aug 2012
Elaine's attention is torn between catering to T.J. and a Chinese submarine rescue mission. She also makes a deal with Susan allowing her unlimited access to the rescue mission in exchange for her discretion about T.J.
Worst Episodes of Political Animals
Second Time Around
S1 Ep2
8.1
22nd Jul 2012
Douglas discovers Elaine has plans to run for office again as T.J. revisits his old habits and hits rock bottom. Elaine has Bud negotiate for the lives of Iranian hostages, placing him back into the spotlight.
The Woman Problem
S1 Ep3
8.1
29th Jul 2012
Elaine makes an announcement to her family. The Hammond men visit a pollster during an impromptu fishing trip. Garcetti enacts a plan that puts Elaine in conflict with her longtime mentor. Susan shares her top-secret story with Alex.
Political Animals Episode Guide
Pilot
S1 Ep1
8.4
15th Jul 2012
In this series opener, the US Secretary of State tries to protect a shocking family secret all the while dealing with an Iranian hostage crisis.
Second Time Around
S1 Ep2
8.1
22nd Jul 2012
Douglas discovers Elaine has plans to run for office again as T.J. revisits his old habits and hits rock bottom. Elaine has Bud negotiate for the lives of Iranian hostages, placing him back into the spotlight.
The Woman Problem
S1 Ep3
8.1
29th Jul 2012
Elaine makes an announcement to her family. The Hammond men visit a pollster during an impromptu fishing trip. Garcetti enacts a plan that puts Elaine in conflict with her longtime mentor. Susan shares her top-secret story with Alex.
Lost Boys
S1 Ep4
8.7
5th Aug 2012
T.J. recounts the events that lead up to his suicide attempt while dealing with his family's lack of interest in his club opening. Douglas struggles to cope with his betrayal and meanwhile, Elaine has a diplomatic crisis on her hands upon her return from overseas.
16 Hours
S1 Ep5
8.7
12th Aug 2012
Elaine's attention is torn between catering to T.J. and a Chinese submarine rescue mission. She also makes a deal with Susan allowing her unlimited access to the rescue mission in exchange for her discretion about T.J.
Resignation Day
S1 Ep6
8.3
19th Aug 2012
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.
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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The best rated episodes of Political Animals are:
Lost Boys S1E4 rated 8.7
16 Hours S1E5 rated 8.7
The lowest rated episodes of Political Animals are:
Second Time Around S1E2 rated 8.1
The Woman Problem S1E3 rated 8.1
The first episode of Political Animals aired on July 15, 2012.
The last episode of Political Animals aired on August 19, 2012.
