As you may know, Commander in Chief starred Geena Davis as female President Mackenzie Allen. The series started off strong in the ratings but was then plagued by production issues which resulted in declining viewership.
Soonafter ABC announced the cancellation of the struggling freshman series, word came out that Chief and the show’s characters may return in the form of a made-for-tv movie. ABC chief Steve McPherson was reportedly in talks with seriescreator Rod Lurie and hoped that a decision would be reached over the summer. Well, it looks like we won’t have to wait that long.
In an appearance last night on ABC’s late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live, guest Geena Davis announced that there would indeed be a two-hour movie. She didn’t offer any further details but fans of the White House drama are elated.
The actress was on the show promoting the upcoming Commander in Chief season one release on DVD. Davis joked that she refused to step down out of office, has been storing the White House sets in her garage and has been filming scenes for Chief just in case. Who says that politics can’t be funny? 
I AM SO SAD TO SEE THAT THE FANTASTIC COMMANDER IN CHEIF SERIES IS NO LONGER WITH US, OVER HERE IN IRELAND WE LOVED THE WAY NACK RULED THE WORLD. PLEASE ABC RECONSIDDER AS THIS WAS THE BEST SHOW U HAD GOING. IRELAND LOVES MAKENZIE ALLEN.
This like all great things come to an end. It is ashame that it came this soon. GREAT show.
I also loved this show, and was very upset that it didn’t return. I’ve been sending emails to ABC obviously to no avail. I’ve also been emailing other networks in the hopes that they would pick the show up. Has anyone heard the latest on whether the movie idea is still a go? We need to keep the pressure on!
We, my husband & I, totally agree that THIS was a great show that we both wanted to watch each week! The Actors were TOP NOTCH! The writing was EXCELLENT and even believeable! At least enough to really keep you entertained which is saying a lot all things considered these days. I never thought about another network picking up the show. Anything is possible! It would be to their benefit. How easy can it be to create a show like CiC and put together a cast like the one they had? Most new shows seem fortunate to get just one,… Read more »
I just found out that Commander-In-Chief is not returning! I feel betrayed by ABC network. Their advertisement for the program kept repeating that this was the number one rated NEW show. We all loved the entertainment. I hope that another network picks up the series. Once again, false advertisement by one of the little three prime time networks.
Did anyone think that we should have wrote to the other networks? How many times has one network pulled a show only for it to do well on another network. We still have time. The second half of the season doesn’t start until January.
I really want to see this movie because I really missed Commander in Cheif when you find out when it is please post it oh and by the way GEENA DAVIS ROCKS
This is just another confirmation that network execs always think they know bestwhen they pull the plug. In this case it was on one of the most entertaining shows in years. Like others there are few shows that I would make special effort to watch religously. That is due in part to lack of quality and the constant shuffling of time slots and/or days for airing. They (execs) don’t seem to get it that there are 24 hours in a day and every show can’t be #1 but 2 or 3 or even 15 isn’t bad. How many dramas are… Read more »
I never watched network t.v. until this show. It is very dissapointing the the show was cancelled. The stories are wonderfull. (who cares if it is not beliavable), it is very entertaining and keeps you wanting for more. If ABC would give us a second chance, wee will watch it. Please advertise better, and they will come. The wonderful preformances by Geena Davis, Donald Sutherland, are a gift to all of us. PLEASE BRING THIS BACK!!! See Itunes reviews…pleople love this show. You made a mistake. Not everything likes mindless t.v. watching, this show is powerfull drama, and also makes… Read more »
I love Commander in Chief. That show really gave you goosebumps, but in an exciting way. It makes you realize and appriciate what a great show it really is and a shame to get cancelled. PLEASE BRING THE SHOW BACK.
I have’nt bothered to watch network anything for year
until I read or see a promo for something truly special. Commander in Chief was just that.
My complaint was ABC’s constant neglect of scheduling and promotion.
This show is actually too good and too smart for the networks.
Surely there is one venue out there intelligent enough to recognize and distribute great entertainment…..then again maybe not, watching people dance, cars go round or folks being humiliated
in front of the whole world… must sell more soap!
I’ve enjoyed reading all the comments and input concerning what a mistake it was for ABC not to bring back Commander in Chief for a 2nd season. Now I may be wrong but just a few seasons ago another political show starring Josh Brolin, as well as West Wing which all became favorites of mine, also went bye bye. It’s my feeling that these shows hit too close to home as to what really goes on behind the scenes in DC, and that’s why they get cancelled. If this type show is allowed to remain on every week, it could… Read more »
I really enjoyed the show until they pulled Rod Lurie. Then they started messing with the scheduling and just plain screwed everything up. As was said before no advertising. Very little support from ABC.
Maybe CBS will pick it up like they did JAG which became a big hit.
Is it possible there has been some political pressure on ABC becuse people might see the show and think, Hey, a women could work as presedent. Can we call it the Hilary syndrome?
Commander In Chief is a great show and I no longer support ABC anymore because of how it screwed the show over. I will not support network channels that only allow men to be the bos or the star. Or channels that think , and language are what we want to hear. Bring back Commander in Chief and I along with thousands of other loyal supports of commander in chief will return to your network channel. Otherwise we will surely follow the smart network channel that sees the greatness in the show.
I was very sorry to see that Commander and Chief was not on the fall line-up. It was the best show on tv
I notice that ABC has 20/20 and Primetime on a couple of nights a week .Why not give Commander one of those time slots.
I hope the network looks at the e-mails coming in about this series and reconsiders putting it back on the air.