Drama focusing on the political and private lives of former first family members. In the opener, the Secretary of State tries to protect a dark family secret and deals with a hostage crisis in Iran.

Elaine sends Bud to negotiate for the Iranian hostages, putting him back in the spotlight and interfering with Douglas' engagement party. Elsewhere, Douglas finds out Elaine plans to run for office again; T.J. turns back to old habits and hits a new low.

Susan shares a secret story with Alex, the men of the Hammond family visit a pollster while on a fishing trip, and Garcetti sets a plan in motion that will cause conflict between Elaine and her lifelong mentor.

T.J. recounts the events that lead up to his sleeping attempt while dealing with his family's lack of interest in his club opening. Douglas struggles to cope with his betrayal and meanwhile, Elaine has a diplomatic crisis on her hands upon her return from overseas.

Elaine's attention is torn between catering to T.J. and a Chinese submarine rescue mission. She also makes a deal with Susan allowing her unlimited access to the rescue mission in exchange for her discretion about T.J.

In the final episode of the mini-series,Garcetti hinders Elaine's plan to resign and Douglas decides to come clean about his betrayal.