Commander In Chief - The Inaugural Edition - Part 1
Disney / Buena Vista (2005)
Drama
In Collection
#2952
0*
Seen ItYes
786936704105
IMDB   6.3
7 hr 7 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Geena Davis President Mackenzie Allen
Donald Sutherland Nathan Templeton
Ever Carradine Kelly Ludlow
Harry Lennix
Kyle Secor Rod Calloway
Harry J. Lennix Jim Gardner (as Harry Lennix)
Matt Lanter Horace Calloway
Caitlin Wachs Rebecca Calloway
Jasmine Jessica Anthony Amy Calloway (as Jasmine Anthony)
Mark-Paul Gosselaar Richard 'Dickie' McDonald (2005-)
Hira Ambrosino Laura
Anthony Azizi Vince Taylor
Polly Bergen Kate Allen
Pamela Dunlap Gilda Rockwell
Samantha Eggar Sara Templeton
Natasha Henstridge Jayne Murray
Director
Daniel Attias
Jeremy Podeswa
Producer James Spies
Writer Rod Lurie
Allison Adler


"The Season's Best New Drama!" - The Washington Post

Geena Davis lights up the screen as President Mackenzie Allen, earning a Golden Globe® award for Best Actress in the show's inaugural season. Experience the first ten thrilling episodes of the captivating drama, starring Davis, Emmy® Award winner Donald Sutherland and an acclaimed cast.

When the President of the United States dies in office, his independent Vice President ventures into territory no woman has ever entered before. Now, the nation's first female Commander In Chief must balance the pressures of running the country and the responsibility of raising a family - while facing a sustained torrent of underhanded attacks from the Speaker Of The House (Sutherland). It's an exhilarating blend of suspense and drama that O, The Oprah Magazine calls, "realistic and riveting!"

Episodes 1 - 10
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    9/27/2005  1.  Pilot
Mackenzie Allen, who serves as Vice President of the United States, has a tough decision to make, whether or not to go against the wishes of the dying current President. He has asked her to step down and let someone a little more appropriate take his place in the Oval Office. However, it's not only the President that is calling for her resignation, it's her entire party which elected her as the Vice President to start with.
Director:  Rod Lurie  Writer:  Rod Lurie 
Guest starring:  Will Lyman, Kevin Peterson, Jackie Ling, Stephen Zaleski,  Ato Essandoh, Anthony R. Jones, Hans Josephson, Donald Campen Jr., Al Brown, Whit Baldwin, Ed Sala,  Joe Inscoe, Dave Bridgewater, Stan Kelly, Ricardo Young
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    10/4/2005  2.  First Choice
As Mackenzie begins the transition into the office of President, she has to select a Vice President, a situation in which Nathan Templeton tries using to his advantage. Mackenzie's daughter, Rebecca, faces a crisis when her diary goes missing, which contains information about her mother that could hurt her.
Director:  Rod Lurie  Writer:  Rod Lurie  / Dee Johnson 
Guest starring:  Bruce BoxleitnerMary Page KellerKate Jennings Grant, Yolanda Hester, David Wells, Edward Edwards, Ted Porter,  Lisa Waltz, Steve Tom, Alexander Friedman, Kim Estes, Brion Rose, Arthur Senzy, Phillip Jeanmarie, Peter Trencher
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    10/11/2005  3.  First Strike
Faced with her first national crisis - the death of nine DEA agents in Latin America - Mackenzie shows strength and resolve in dealing with a corrupt leader. Meanwhile, Nathan Templeton is approached by an ambitious congressman who served with Mac's Vice Presidential candidate, Warren Keaton, and is eager to divulge potentially damaging info in an effort to derail his nomination. Mac's teenage twins resume public school, only this time it's complete with secret service detail and press spectacle, and while popular Horace welcomes the attention, shy Rebecca finds it overwhelming.
Director:  Rod Lurie  Writer:  Rod Lurie  / Dee Johnson 
Guest starring:  Kunal Sharma,  Kim RobillardMichael O'Neill, Wade Aaron, Linda Shing, Steven Meek,  Lisa Waltz, Ted Porter, Brion Rose,  Danny Mora, Hunter Allen,  Kate Jennings Grant, J. Scott Shonka,  Will LymanJason Wiles
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    10/18/2005  4.  First Dance
All eyes are on Mackenzie Allen as she hosts her first official summit with the Russian President -- which is threatened to be overshadowed by Nathan Templeton's plan to engineer a series of cabinet resignations to coincide with the summit. Templeton goes after Mac with a vengeance, vowing to run - and win - against her in the next presidential election. Meanwhile, as First Gentleman, Rod must host his first state dinner for the Russian President and his wife.
Director:  Vincent Misiano  Writer:  Allison Adler  / James Kicklighter 
Guest starring:  D. T. Matias, Brion Rose, Ilia Volok, Stan Kelly,  Mary Page Keller, Ravil Issyanov, Sandra Hess,  Kate Jennings GrantJason Wiles
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    10/25/2005  5.  First... Do No Harm
In the middle of the announcement of her new National Security Advisor, Anthony Prado, Mac is caught off guard by the breaking news of a terrorist smuggling explosives across the Canadian border. The way in which Mac and her Attorney General deal with the situation pits them squarely against each other, and Nathan Templeton takes great pleasure in publicly second-guessing Mac's every move. Meanwhile, it's Halloween, and Amy - who desperately wants to go trick-or-treating like a normal kid - is disappointed to learn that, due to security concerns, she may have to settle for a party this year instead. When Rod as First Gentleman finds himself fodder for late-night comics, it hits his son Horace especially hard.
Director:  Daniel Minahan  Writer:  Anya Epstein  / Dahvi Waller 
Guest starring:  Homie Doroodian, Marc Gomes, Elliot Grey,  Christopher Allport, Matt Barr, Jenna Gavigan,  Peter Breitmayer, Robb Reesman, David Wells, Brion Rose, Alex Fernandez, Charles Duckworth, Pamela Dunlap, Mark Thompson,  Jason Wiles
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    11/1/2005  6.  First Disaster
When a destructive hurricane hits Florida, Mac and Templeton fly to Florida to survey the damage. While there, Mac learns of an emergency situation with an oil tanker off the Florida coast which could have devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Rod is seriously considering an offer to become Commissioner of Baseball.
Director:  Vincent Misiano  Writer:  Richard Arthur  / Crystal Nix Hines 
Guest starring:  Rick Dempsey,  Randy Oglesby, Jim Palmer, Chris K. Layman, Rosemary Garris, Terry Hoyos, Kim Hawthorne,  Russell Wong, Marc Gomes, Shayna Rose, Shana Montanez, Ren Casey, Mike Ratterman, Kasan Butcher, Richard Alexander Latouche
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    11/8/2005  7.  First Scandal
When a tell-all book is published about Mackenzie Allen that contains confidential information suspicions arise. Meanwhile, the confirmation hearings for Vice Presidential nominee Warren Keaton begin, but raise questions about his past.
Director:  Daniel Attias  Writer:  Rod Lurie  / Dee Johnson 
Guest starring:  Mark Thompson, Scott Atkinson, Chris Ufland, Tim Tracy, Dean Shelton,  Cole Petersen, Larissa Larenne, Lazarus Jackson, Rey Herrera, Kim Hawthorne, James Edson, Glenda Morgan Brown, Zylan Brooks, John Sloan,  Ismael 'East' Carlo
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    11/15/2005  8.  Rubie Dubidoux and the Brown Bound Express
After she announces new direction for her administration, President Allen finds herself in need of allies within the West Wing and decides that she needs to appoint her closest adviser, Rod, to an official position.
Director:  Jeremy Podeswa  Writer:  Joel Fields  / Dee Johnson 
Guest starring:  Michael Trevino, Angus Sutherland, William Rogers, Alex Paez, Carmen Nicole, John Hemphill, Andi Chapman, Scott Atkinson
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    11/29/2005  9.  The Mom Who Came to Dinner
Mac has more than Thanksgiving turkey on her plate. She juggles military base closures in her home town, a death penalty case the Supreme Court will not hear and a visit with Mom. Joining her team is a young and savvy media strategist/advisor.
Director:  Chris Long  Writer:  Joel Fields  / Alison Cross 
Guest starring:  Angela Gardner, David Gautreaux
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    1/10/2006  10.  Sub Enchanted Evening (1)
A submarine strikes a seamount just off North Korean waters and Mac must ask the Chinese for help. Meanwhile, Dickie's constant need for information has begun to irritate everyone. Meanwhile the first family deals with the question of reelection.
Director:  Jesse Bochco  Writer:  Joel Fields  / Tom Szentgyorgyi 
Guest starring:  Tzi Ma, Joe O'Connor,  Jamie McShanePhil Reeves, Mary Joan Negro,  Christopher Allport, Alex Fernandez
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    1/17/2006  11.  No Nukes Is Good Nukes (2)
While trying to coordinate the rescue of the crew of a damaged U.S. submarine off the coast of North Korea with help from Chinese, Mac must deal with war fever among her advisors and a leak from China to the North Korean government that threatens to start a nuclear war. Meanwhile, Speaker Templeton’s wife secretly encourages Jayne Murray to accept Nathan’s offer to rejoin his office as chief of Staff.
Director:  Bobby Roth  Writer:  Joel Fields  / Tom Szentgyorgyi 
Guest starring:  Christopher AllportTamlyn Tomita, Dave Allen Clark, Larry Sullivan,  Phil Reeves, George Kee Cheung, Mary Joan Negro, Gareth Williams,  Jamie McShaneTzi Ma, Robert Harper, Ted Garcia, Jeanette O'Connor, Alex Fernandez,  Kent Shocknek
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    1/24/2006  12.  Wind Beneath My Wing
Mac and Templeton head out west to pay tribute to the dedication of former President Bridges' Presidential Library. While there Air Force One is held hostage by a guy who wants to speak with Mac. Meanwhile Horace and Rebecca have some friends for a party.
Director:  Greg Yaitanes  Writer:  Stuart Stevens  / Steven A. Cohen 
Guest starring:  Mel Fair,  Hayden Panettiere, Carolyn Hennesy,  David WarshofskyTony Plana, Ana Ortiz,  James Handy, Doug Kruse,  Judith HoagAllan Kolman, Kristen Shaw
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    4/13/2006  13.  State of the Unions
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.
Director:  Steven Shill  Writer:  Dee Johnson  / Alison Cross 
Guest starring:  Rey Herrera, Guy Anthony Margo, Angela Gardner,  Robert Joy, Joan Sloan,  Jonathan Scarfe, James Shanklin, Nina Mann, Bob McCracken, Tim Halligan,  Alona Tal, Ted Porter, Joey Sorge, Angela Martinez, Marvin Jordan
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    4/20/2006  14.  The Price You Pay
Mac decides to stand by her friend and Attorney General nominee, Carl Brantley, after he gets hammered in his confirmation hearings. A cargo plane which contains military weapons goes missing over Pakistan and it's up to Vice President Keaton to resolve the situation. Meanwhile, Rod tries to settle in the domestic life, but soon faces a crisis when Kate is nowhere to be found.
Director:  Jesse Bochco  Writer:  Joel Fields 
Guest starring:  Blaire Baron,  Rick Hoffman, Pamela Dunlap,  Orson BeanMicole MercurioDale Dye, Elizabeth Dennehy,  Ronny CoxTony PlanaPeter Coyote, Michael Trevino, Gina St. John, Will Rogers,  Adam Arkin
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    4/27/2006  15.  Ties That Bind
Mac wants her Attorney General to look into an urban situation in Maryland because it's where Gardner is from. Mac is also briefed on the situation of the missing surface-to-air missiles that went down in a military plane crash over Pakistan and has to make sure that the weapons do not end up in the hands of terrorists. Templeton is ralling support for the Templeton Act which focuses on domestic crime and Mac is threatening to use her veto power in the hopes for more law enforcement and education over the bill's calls for tougher sentencing. Dickie learns that Vince is planning a commitment ceremony with his partner and he warns him not to invite Mac because it might hurt her in the polls.
Director:  Dan Lerner  Writer:  Cynthia J. Cohen  / Alex Berger 
Guest starring:  Tony Colitti, Mark Thompson, John Sloan, Larry Sullivan, Natasha Wilson, Jonathan Craig Williams,  Cotter SmithSam Jaeger, Montae Russell,  Peter CoyoteJames EckhouseSamantha Eggar, Alex Fernández,  Anthony AziziAdam Arkin
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    5/31/2006  16.  The Elephant in the Room
Mac suffers a burst appendix while aboard Air Force One. Since there is no Vice President in place, Templeton becomes acting President since he is the Speaker of the House and next in line. Meanwhile, there is an air strike that is crippling travel on Memorial Day weekend and Templeton ends up overstepping his bounds and handles the situation the way he wants to.
Director:  Bobby Roth  Writer:  Dee Johnson 
Guest starring:  Siobhan Darrow, Hira Ambrosino, Pamela Dunlap,  Kent Shocknek, Chris Ufland, Steve Tom, Daniel Hagen, Linda Dona,  Sebastian Tillinger, Larry Sullivan, Ted Garcia,  Cristine RoseMichael JacksonCheryl Francis HarringtonHenry G. Sanders
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    6/7/2006  17.  Happy Birthday, Madam President
On Mac's birthday, she is faced with the fact that there are American hostages being held in Turkey by a militant Kurdish group. Meanwhile, she also has to interview new candidates to be her Vice President and Dickie tries to convince her of the type of person she needs to choose because her choice will affect her re-election campaign.
Director:  Jeff Bleckner  Writer:  Stuart Stevens  / Steven A. Cohen 
Guest starring:  Timothy Daly, Sam Aylia Sako, Justin Cuomo,  Samantha EggarAnthony Azizi, Julie Dickens, Ammar Daraiseh, Elizabeth Penn Payne, Eric Weston, Tony Adelman, Jeff Campbell, Rick Fitts, Sumalee Montano,  Gwynyth Walsh, Jay Montalvo
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    6/14/2006  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.
Director:  Rick Wallace  Writer:  Dee Johnson  / Cynthia J. Cohen 
Guest starring:  Gabriel OldsPatrick J. Adams, John Sloan,  Dale Dye, Joshua Biton, Robert Della Cerra, Angela Martinez, Laura Roth, Carlee Avers, Romy J. Park, Rey Herrera,  Sarah Clarke, Wendy Davis,  Anthony AziziDonzaleigh Abernathy
Edition Details
Edition Episodes 1-10
Series Commander in Chief
Distributor Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Release Date 6/27/2006
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 2

Features
Disc 01 Features Not Specified