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Hostages
★ 5.9/10•2013•42m•TV-14•Drama
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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.

StatusCanceled
Runtime42m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 23, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE142m

Pilot

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.

Sep 23, 2013

Episode 2 - Invisible LeashE242m

Invisible Leash

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.

Sep 30, 2013

Episode 3 - Power of PersuasionE342m

Power of Persuasion

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.

Oct 7, 2013

Episode 4 - 2:45 PME442m

2:45 PM

Ellen and Brian work on a plan to escape with their kids. Meanwhile, Duncan's mom makes a difficult decision.

Oct 14, 2013

Episode 5 - Truth and ConsequencesE542m

Truth and Consequences

Emily puts her skills to work when there is an emergency in the house. An innocent becomes a victim and Duncan wants answers.

Oct 21, 2013

Episode 6 - Sister's KeeperE642m

Sister's Keeper

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.

Oct 28, 2013

Episode 7 - Hail MaryE742m

Hail Mary

Ellen and Brian try to take down Duncan; Archer's accomplice plans to reveal information to the assistant district attorney about a murder.

Nov 4, 2013

Episode 8 - The Good ReasonE842m

The Good Reason

As Ellen tries to decide if she should save Duncan, she confronts his wife; Creasy has a meeting with Col. Blair and Vanessa.

Nov 11, 2013

Episode 9 - Loose EndsE942m

Loose Ends

When investigators get close to uncovering the plot to kill the president, Duncan is ordered to take out an insider.

Nov 18, 2013

Episode 10 - Burden of TruthE1042m

Burden of Truth

Ellen tries to talk Duncan into backing out of the assassination plot when a member of the president's staff is murdered.

Nov 25, 2013

Episode 11 - Off the RecordE1142m

Off the Record

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.

Dec 2, 2013

Episode 12 - The Cost of LivingE1242m

The Cost of Living

Brian wants to expose Duncan to the police, but changes his mind when he sees evidence of Ellen and Duncan getting close.

Dec 9, 2013

Episode 13 - Fight or FlightE1342m

Fight or Flight

Ellen tries to make a deal with Duncan; Nina flees from the hospital after learning Duncan's plan.

Dec 16, 2013

Episode 14 - Suspicious MindsE1442m

Suspicious Minds

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.

Jan 6, 2014

Episode 15 - EndgameE1542m

Endgame

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.

Jan 6, 2014

Actors

Toni Collette

Toni Collette

Ellen Sanders

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott

Agent Duncan Carlisle

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Brian Sanders

Quinn Shephard

Quinn Shephard

Morgan Sanders

Mateus Ward

Mateus Ward

Jake Sanders

Billy Brown

Billy Brown

Archer

Sandrine Holt

Sandrine Holt

Maria Gonzales

Tyler Elliot Burke

Tyler Elliot Burke

Boyd

Lola Cook

Sawyer

Toni Trucks

Toni Trucks

Angela Nix

Rhys Coiro

Rhys Coiro

Kramer Daly

Tim Ransom

Tim Ransom

Dr. Hank Evans

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