TV series

Hostages

Name: Hostages
Released: 2013
Cast: Toni Collette, Dylan McDermott, Tate Donovan, Quinn Shephard, Mateus Ward

2013–2014· 1 season· 42 min episodesTV-14★ 5.9Canceled

On CBS — From Jerry Bruckheimer Television · Warner Bros. Television

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Synopsis

A high-octane suspense drama that centers on Dr. Ellen Sanders, a premier surgeon thrust into a chilling political conspiracy when she and her family are held captive in their home by rogue FBI Agent Duncan Carlisle, a desperate man doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, who orders Dr. Sanders to assassinate the President when she operates on him.

Themes

surgeon hostage situation assassination of president

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 23, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 5.8
Synopsis
After Dr. Ellen Sanders, a prominent Washington D.C. surgeon, is handpicked to operate on the President of the United States, rogue FBI agent Duncan Carlisle and armed intruders suddenly take her and her family hostage.
E2 Invisible LeashSep 30, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Duncan promises to kill a member of Ellen's family when she refuses to assassinate the president during surgery. Duncan also informs the family to go about their normal lives for the next two weeks until the commander in chief's operation.
E3 Power of PersuasionOct 7, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
When the President decides to use another doctor for his surgery, Ellen is threatened by Duncan to make him change his mind. Also, Ellen meets Duncan's daughter which could help her get more insight into him.
Guest stars: Matthew Schatz (Male Colleague)
E4 2:45 PMOct 14, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Ellen and Brian work on a plan to escape with their kids. Meanwhile, Duncan's mom makes a difficult decision.
Guest stars: Tonya Pinkins (Beth Nix), Matthew Schatz (Male Colleague)
E5 Truth and ConsequencesOct 21, 2013 · 42 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Emily puts her skills to work when there is an emergency in the house. An innocent becomes a victim and Duncan wants answers.
E6 Sister's KeeperOct 28, 2013 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ellen's sister Lauren unexpectedly arrives at the house and decides to stays while unaware of the current situation. Hoffman in his investigation of the disappearance of Nurse Angela discovers Archer's involvement and confronts Duncan about his lies. Meanwhile Kramer discovers a way that can get Sandrine the money that she needs with dire consequences by robbing a high stakes poker game and Morgan visits a OBGYN in a routine pregnancy checkup.
Guest stars: Royce Johnson (Agent Graham Adams)
E7 Hail MaryNov 4, 2013 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ellen and Brian try to take down Duncan; Archer's accomplice plans to reveal information to the assistant district attorney about a murder.
E8 The Good ReasonNov 11, 2013 · 42 min
Synopsis
As Ellen tries to decide if she should save Duncan, she confronts his wife; Creasy has a meeting with Col. Blair and Vanessa.
E9 Loose EndsNov 18, 2013 · 42 min
Synopsis
When investigators get close to uncovering the plot to kill the president, Duncan is ordered to take out an insider.
Guest stars: Duke Lafoon (Dr. Kagan)
E10 Burden of TruthNov 25, 2013 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ellen tries to talk Duncan into backing out of the assassination plot when a member of the president's staff is murdered.
E11 Off the RecordDec 2, 2013 · 42 min
Synopsis
Duncan locks the Sanders in a room for the day as he and the team go after the snipers in New York; Duncan's mother-in-law wants to expose the president.
E12 The Cost of LivingDec 9, 2013 · 42 min
Synopsis
Brian wants to expose Duncan to the police, but changes his mind when he sees evidence of Ellen and Duncan getting close.
E13 Fight or FlightDec 16, 2013 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ellen tries to make a deal with Duncan; Nina flees from the hospital after learning Duncan's plan.
E14 Suspicious MindsJan 6, 2014 · 42 min
Synopsis
After Duncan discovers Sandrine's betrayal, he decides to use her to save Nina and Sawyer. Also, just before Ellen is to operate on the President, the First Lady confronts her and forces Ellen to tell the truth about the assassination plot.
E15 EndgameJan 6, 2014 · 42 min
Synopsis
After Duncan discovers Sandrine's betrayal, he decides to use her to save Nina and Sawyer. Also, just before Ellen is to operate on the President, the First Lady confronts her and forces Ellen to tell the truth about the assassination plot.