Sam Seaborn and Mallory McGarry's interpersonal arc: an ideological policy clash (vouchers/reform) that is also a test of intimacy and character; a private debate that becomes a social/romantic turning point aided by Leo's paternal intervention.
Sam Seaborn and Mallory McGarry's interpersonal arc: an ideological policy clash (vouchers/reform) that is also a test of intimacy and character; a private debate that becomes a social/romantic turning point aided by Leo's paternal intervention.
Events in This Arc
Mallory O'Brien confronts Sam Seaborn after receiving his leaked position paper — a provocation traced back to her father, Leo. Their policy spat over school vouchers quickly becomes personal: Mallory …
C.J. commandeers the press room with an exuberant lip‑synched performance of 'The Jackal,' turning the staff's exhaustion into a rare, communal release after the Mendoza confirmation. Toby surrenders to the …
Mallory bursts into Leo's office to ask permission to have lunch with Sam, provocatively labeling the meeting as 'dining with fascists' because of vouchers. A rapid-fire exchange of barbs exposes …