Fair rating?The Event· Season 1 · Episode 18
Strain
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. Across the globe in Russia, Sean and Vicky race to stop Sophia's weapon from being loaded onto a plane heading to the United States.
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#14In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#14All-timeof 22 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
2011First airedApril 25, 2011
Guest stars
Blue Deckertas General Armbruster
Roger Bartas Chief of Staff Richard Peel
Sam Ballas Aaron
Lane Garrisonas Dempsey's Man
Ned Vaughnas Dr. Reed
James McDonnellas Doctor
Stefan Kapicicas Dimitri Jelavitch
Alexandra Bokyun Chunas Dr. Lu
Ashleigh Sumneras Jarvis' Secretary Eva
Kelli Kirkland Powersas Presidential Aide
Noel Arthuras LuisJohn Knoxas Secretary Wilson
Nick Graceras Guard
John Rubyas Sterling's AideCrew
Michael W. WatkinsDirector
Dan DworkinWriter
Jay BeattieWriterShows like The Event
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