The White House is rocked by the sudden illness of one of their own, leaving Chief of Staff Peel and Sterling to investigate possible conspirators. Michael Buchanan comes to the aid of Leila, but it leaves them both at risk of Sophia's wrath.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 18 of The Event resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Event Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - I Haven't Told You Everything
• s01e02 - To Keep Us Safe
• s01e03 - Protect Them from the Truth
• s01e04 - A Matter of Life and Death
• s01e05 - Casualties of War
• s01e06 - Loyalty
• s01e07 - I Know Who You Are
• s01e08 - For the Good of Our Country
• s01e09 - Your World to Take
• s01e10 - Everything Will Change
• s01e11 - And Then There Were More (1)
• s01e12 - Inostranka (2)
• s01e13 - Turnabout
• s01e14 - A Message Back
• s01e15 - Face Off
• s01e16 - You Bury Other Things Too
• s01e17 - Cut Off the Head
• s01e18 - Strain
• s01e19 - Us or Them
• s01e20 - One Will Live, One Will Die
• s01e21 - The Beginning of the End
• s01e22 - Arrival

The Event Show Summary

"The Event" is an emotional high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an Everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his fiancee, Leila, and unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history. Sean's quest will send ripples through the lives of an eclectic band of strangers, including: newly elected U.S. President Martinez; Sophia, who is the leader of a mysterious group of detainees; and Sean's shadowy father-in-law. Their futures are on a collision course in a global conspiracy that could ultimately change the fate of mankind.