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Commander In Chief

State of the Unions

Season 1, Episode 13, Aired Apr 13, 2006

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While Mac is busy working on her first State of the Union address, Rod becomes a tad tipsy and is found in compromising position with an intern for all the world to see. Meanwhile, Templeton sets out to find a way to sabotage Mac's Homeless Initiative Bill. Plus, Dickie and Jayne, who has gone back to being Templeton's chief-of-staff, go out on a dinner date.moreless

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Rey Herrera

Reporter Luis
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Guy Anthony Margo

Reporter Jim
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Angela Gardner

Reporter Terry

Caitlin Wachs

Rebecca Calloway
Matt Lanter

Horace Calloway
Jasmine Jessica Anthony

Amy Calloway
Kyle Secor

Rod Calloway
Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Richard "Dickie" McDonald
Geena Davis

Mackenzie Allen

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Good to see a scandle

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By Pinkmyst, Jun 19, 2006

Well another great episode showing the more personal side to the presient. I love this aspect of the show.
Have a scandle like this would be hard enough to deal normally without it being in the public eye.

I think Mac handled it very well in the public eye even though it was crushing her on the inside and the poor kids also had to see everything.
With the press it is so hard to know what is real - what do you believe and what don't you believe?

Rod is still finding his place at the White House and I hope things work out for him soon.moreless
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Glad Commander in Chief is back!

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By lovethalis, Apr 19, 2006

I'm just so glad to have my favorite show back after that very, very, very long hiatus that I wasn't following the show all that well. I had to go back and watch the episode again! Nice to see that Templeton is his old, nasty self again. Also, very nice to see Mac take a stand against corrupt politics. Of course the show didn't do so well in teh ratings on its new night but here's wishing, and hoping, and praying that ABC will give it a little more of a chance. They're the only ones to blame if CIC "tanks."moreless
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I am so glad CIC is back. This episode was good. Geena Davis remains dynamic as always. I always love the interaction between the president and the first gentleman, especially the more intimate moments.moreless

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By IRBYROB, Apr 17, 2006

I enjoyed this episode. It seems that Templeton and his sidekick are back to their old ways. I haven\'t decided how I feel about that. I also noticed in this episode that President Allen did not exactly come out on top in the end. I continue to like the balance the President\'s mother adds to the first family. Again, it was an enjoyable episode and I am extremely glad my favorite show is back. I look forward to seeing what Dee Johnson will bring to the show as the
executive producer. Go CoMMander In CHIEF!!!moreless
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I wish this was our State of the Union.

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By manoak351, Apr 14, 2006

Politics is a tough job. Hard for the people involved and their moral compass. Commander in Chief with its special cast illustrates this.

The move of the President to skip going to Capitol Hill and giving the the Congress a report is how George Washington did it.

Good job!

Thank goodness for Stephen Bochco.
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Geena Davis is wonderful in every episode.

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By vesstrotter, Apr 13, 2006

This show was phenomenal in every aspect. The only thing wrong is the excessive amount of comercials that tend to totally disrupt the flow of the show. Geena Davis is the best and the cast is wonderful and the plots are always interesting. Unfortunately there have been inconsistant episodes played which has been very disruptive. I love this show and I hope it doesn't go away.
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- (The morning after Rod was very intoxicated at a party) Rod: I have a headache Mackenzie: I'll bet.
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- Sy(Member of the Press): Will the first gentleman be sleeping on the couch tonight? Mackenzie: He may choose to, but only because there hasn't been a new mattress in the residence since Nixon.
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- Guest star, Alona Tal and the show's star, Kyle Secor both starred on the UPN drama, Veronica Mars
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- On 2/14/2006(when this episode was to air)~ President Mackenzie Allen said that she would be running the country till she comes back later this spring.
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- Originally scheduled for February 7 2006, but will air April 13, 2006.
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