Season 1, Episode 6

First Disaster

November 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. Meanwhile, Rod is seriously considering an offer to become Commissioner of Baseball.

Directed by
Vincent Misiano
Written by
Crystal Nix Hines, Richard C. Arthur

Guest stars

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  1. S1 E1

    Pilot

    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

  2. S1 E2

    First 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

  3. S1 E3

    First 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

  4. S1 E4

    First 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.

  5. S1 E5

    First... Do No Harm

    Oct 25, 2005

    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 Genera

  6. S1 E7

    First 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.