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.
- Directed by
- Daniel Minahan
- Written by
- Anya Epstein, Dahvi Waller
Guest stars
Julie Ann Emery
Joan Greer
Leslie Hope
Melanie Blackston
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Ted Porter
Agent Elderson
Natasha Henstridge
Jayne Murray
Jason Wiles
Alex Williams
Pamela Dunlap
Gilda Rockwell
Donzaleigh Abernathy
Reporter Patricia
Ned Vaughn
Reporter Charlie
Steve Tom
Reporter Steve
David Wells
Usher Waverly
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Michael Shiraef
Aide Ryan
Jenna Gavigan
Jenny
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S1 E1Pilot
Sep 27, 2005
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 appropriat
S1 E2First Choice
Oct 4, 2005
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 missi
S1 E3First Strike
Oct 11, 2005
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 w
S1 E4First Dance
Oct 18, 2005
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.
S1 E6First Disaster
Nov 1, 2005
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. Meanwhil
S1 E7First Scandal
Nov 8, 2005
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.