Commander in Chief State of the Unions (Season 1, Episode 13)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama

Commander in Chief

State of the Unions (Season 1, Episode 13)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama

Rod finds himself in a compromising position with an intern, which threatens Mac's standing as her first State of the Union address nears. And Templeton's up to his usual tricks with Mac's homeless bill.

Showrunner

Dee Johnson

Director

Steve Shill

Writers

Dee Johnson (written by) | Alison Cross (written by) | Rod Lurie (creator)

Producers

Dee Johnson | Dayna Kalins (as Dayna Bochco)

Cinematographer

David J. Miller

Editor

Lauren A. Schaffer

Production Designer

Eloise Crane Stammerjohn

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 13, 2006

Release date

Apr 13, 2006 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 2 wins & 16 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
39 cast members

Name	Known for
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