Mandy Gonzales

After communications with the president's plane are lost, Elizabeth is sworn in as the acting president. Henry is asked to recruit one of his students for the NSA.

When a government employee is kidnapped in Afghanistan, Elizabeth takes advice from former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, clashing with the president's recommendation.

After a shocking event occurs on American soil, Elizabeth must answer President Dalton's questions about how it happened.

A mysterious plane crash interrupts peace talks between India and Pakistan; Henry tries to get information from one of Disah's wives; Elizabeth undergoes a gruelling interview.

The United States debates whether to enact a mission to secure nuclear weapons that belong to the Pakistani government before it collapses. The Murphy Station pursues terrorist Jibral Disah.