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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E3 8.4
The Woman Problem

Threatened by Elaine's skyrocketing popularity, Garcetti (ADRIAN PASDAR) hatches a plan that finds Elaine at odds with her longtime mentor - a Supreme Court justice.

#2
S1E6 8.4
Resignation Day

President Garcetti throws a wrench in Elaine's plan to resign from his cabinet. An unforeseen event leaves the Hammonds - and the country - at a crossroads.

#3
S1E5 8.2
16 Hours

Elaine finds herself torn between staying by T.J.'s side and handling the rescue of a Chinese submarine. Douglas may cross a boundary that could jeopardize his future.

#4 Lost Boys S1E4 8.1
#5 Second Time Around S1E2 8.0
#6 Pilot S1E1 7.9

Lowlights

#6 S1E1 Pilot 7.9

In this new series, Sigourney Weaver stars as Elaine Barrish Hammond, a former first lady and current secretary of state, who lets a hungry journalist (Carla Gugino) follow her.

#5 Second Time Around S1E2 8.0
#4 Lost Boys S1E4 8.1
#3 16 Hours S1E5 8.2
#2 Resignation Day S1E6 8.4

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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