Political Animals Resignation Day (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Political Animals

Resignation Day (Season 1, Episode 6)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

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.

Director

David Petrarca

Writers

Greg Berlanti (created by) | Molly Newman (written by) | Speed Weed (written by)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Diane Heery | David Rubin

Production Designer

Gina B. Cranham

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 19, 2012

Release date

Aug 19, 2012 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win & 31 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
42 cast members

Name	Known for
Sigourney Weaver Elaine Barrish Elaine Barrish See fewer	Alien Resurrection (1997)
Carla Gugino Susan Berg Susan Berg See fewer	Watchmen (2009)
James Wolk Douglas Hammond Douglas Hammond See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
Sebastian Stan T.J. Hammond T.J. Hammond See fewer	Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Brittany Ishibashi Anne Ogami Anne Ogami See fewer	Grace and Frankie (2015)
Ellen Burstyn Margaret Barrish Margaret Barrish See fewer	Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Ciarán Hinds Bud Hammond Bud Hammond See fewer	Belfast (2021)
Dylan Baker Vice President Fred Collier Vice President Fred Collier See fewer	Happiness (1998)
Dan Futterman Alex Davies Alex Davies See fewer	Capote (2005)
Adrian Pasdar President Paul Garcetti President Paul Garcetti See fewer	Carlito's Way (1993)
Roger Bart Barry Harris Barry Harris See fewer	The Producers (2005)
Helen Carey French President French President See fewer	Julie & Julia (2009)
Meghann Fahy Georgia Gibbons Georgia Gibbons See fewer	The White Lotus (2021)
LaMonica Garrett Agent Clark Agent Clark See fewer	1883 (2021)
Brent Jennings Bill Bill See fewer	Lodge 49 (2018)
Kristine Nielsen Alice Alice See fewer	Morning Glory (2010)
Michael Dostillio Trevor Trevor See fewer	Political Animals (2012)
Reilly Dunn Amanda Berg Amanda Berg See fewer	Political Animals (2012)
R.J. Kelly Secret Service Agent Sam (as RJ Kelly) Secret Service Agent Sam (as RJ Kelly) See fewer	Political Animals (2012)
Art McFarland Reverend Clarence Washington Reverend Clarence Washington See fewer	The Equalizer (2021)
Griffin Newman Russ Russ See fewer	Disenchanted (2022)
Shawn H. Robertson Woman Woman See fewer	Political Animals (2012)
Thomas Roberts News Anchor News Anchor See fewer	Iron Man 3 (2013)
Dolores Hillgrube Washington Globe Secretary Washington Globe Secretary See fewer	Without You (I) (2018)
Erica Lynne Arden Washington Globe Reporter (uncredited) Washington Globe Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Jamie Crews Secret Service Agent (uncredited) Secret Service Agent (uncredited) See fewer	Cure (2016)
Alan Davis Washington Globe Intern (uncredited) Washington Globe Intern (uncredited) See fewer	Top Five (2014)
Skye Dennis Secret Service (uncredited) Secret Service (uncredited) See fewer	Myra's Angel (2014)
Kevin Fennell Washington Globe Intern (uncredited) Washington Globe Intern (uncredited) See fewer	Deer Crossing (2012)
Ruben Fischman Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Harts Ridge (2008)
Justin Fortmeier Agent (uncredited) Agent (uncredited) See fewer	The Bucks County Massacre (2010)
Shawn Gonzalez Washington Globe Employee (uncredited) Washington Globe Employee (uncredited) See fewer	Creed II (2018)
Kirk Kelly Hammond Supporter / Aide (uncredited) Hammond Supporter / Aide (uncredited) See fewer	Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
Tracy Lee Secret Service Agent (uncredited) Secret Service Agent (uncredited) See fewer	Percentage (2014)
Scott Lehman Washington Globe Reporter (uncredited) Washington Globe Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Penguin: Bird of Prey (2015)
Raymond Mamrak College Professor (uncredited) College Professor (uncredited) See fewer	Z.E.R.O. (2012)
Peter Muggleworth Secret Service (uncredited) Secret Service (uncredited) See fewer	Rustin (2023)
Carol Anne Raffa FLOTUS (uncredited) FLOTUS (uncredited) See fewer	House of Cards (2013)
Jon Douglas Rainey Washington Globe Reporter (uncredited) Washington Globe Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	A Turn in the Sun (2015)
Shawnee Robertson Woman Newspaper Reporter 2012 (uncredited) Woman Newspaper Reporter 2012 (uncredited) See fewer	Z.E.R.O. (2012)
Shawn Shillingford Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited) See fewer	The Schmuck (2015)
Kimberly Villanova Make up Artist (uncredited) Make up Artist (uncredited) See fewer	Booted (2011)