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The Oval tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run the inner workings of the nation's most iconic residence.
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25 this season · 161 totals01e01 The Pilot 2019-10-24 01:00
The Pilot
Chaos ensues as the Franklin family prepares for the inauguration ball, Nancy's kind gesture backfires, Barry is caught off guard, and Lilly makes a risky choice.
s01e02 Unforgettable 2019-10-31 01:00
Unforgettable
Barry defends his character, Lilly's decision puts her in a precarious situation, Victoria demands to know the truth, and Nancy and Sharon deal with an emergency.
s01e03 Heat 2019-11-07 02:00
Heat
Donald seeks answers from the man who followed his wife home, President Franklin greets a late-night visitor, and the first children irk the White House staff.
s01e04 Rats Can Smell Poison 2019-11-14 02:00
Rats Can Smell Poison
Jean deals with uncomfortable advances from Jason, the president confronts Richard about Gayle's accusation, and Agent Flint seeks info from the Winthrops' intruder.
s01e05 Allies 2019-11-21 02:00
Allies
Barry learns disturbing news about Ruth, Victoria invites Lilly along for an unusual shopping trip, Jason's behavior raises eyebrows, and Nancy makes a startling discovery.
s01e06 Lab Rats 2019-11-28 02:00
Lab Rats
The hostility between President Franklin and Victoria reaches new heights, Barry forces Sharon to make a choice, and Jason helps Gayle devise a plan.
s01e07 The Dark Sheep 2019-12-05 02:00
The Dark Sheep
Max gets caught in the middle of Hunter and Victoria's marital drama, Barry continues the search for his daughter, and Lilly is confronted with compromising photos.
s01e08 Eye on the Sparrow 2019-12-12 02:00
Eye on the Sparrow
Gayle discovers quickly that her actions have consequences outside the walls of the White House. Barry blows Gayle's cover, Kyle makes a power grab, the secret service searches for Gayle, Sharon and Nancy learn new information, and Lilly has an unexpected guest.
s01e09 The Fish Bowl 2019-12-19 02:00
The Fish Bowl
Richard comes to the rescue, Bobby pays Lilly a visit, Hunter gives Denise lucrative information, and Victoria's tumultuous relationship with Gayle takes a darker turn.
s01e10 Going Black 2020-01-09 02:00
Going Black
Richard wrestles with guilt over his deadly mistake, Hunter and Denise are interrupted during a late-night rendezvous, and the staff carefully navigate first family drama.
s01e11 The United Front 2020-01-16 02:00
The United Front
After their explosive fight, Victoria and Hunter try to calm concerns among the White House staff, Gayle receives appalling news, and Richard and Nancy search for answers.
s01e12 Hidden Secrets 2020-01-23 02:00
Hidden Secrets
Bobby gives Lilly an urgent warning, Hunter tasks Kyle with a personal assignment, Victoria's mother pays a surprise visit, and Barry makes an incriminating discovery.
s01e13 Fear of God 2020-05-07 01:00
Fear of God
The evidence mounts against Barry, Kyle jumps into action to help out a dazed Hunter, Richard and Nancy are questioned, Lilly confronts Donald, and Sam calls in a favor.
s01e14 One Time 2020-05-14 01:00
One Time
Jean and Donald are drawn into the President's scandal, Barry is released from police custody, things heat up between Kareem and Sharon, and Lilly stands up to Victoria.
s01e15 Clock Work 2020-05-21 01:00
Clock Work
Barry and Kareem's fight yields collateral damage, Kyle makes veiled threats toward Jean, Sam and Max go on a fact-finding mission, and Donald and Kyle rehash the past.
s01e16 The Dangerous Game 2020-05-28 01:00
The Dangerous Game
Kyle is concerned Lilly knows too much, Nancy learns the cause of Richard's injury, Victoria makes a startling discovery, and Donald tries to keep Lilly from leaving him.
s01e17 Five Families 2020-06-04 01:00
Five Families
Donald tells Lilly who really runs the Franklin administration, Gayle enlists Jean to find out what happened to her boyfriend, and Hunter suspects Jason is spying on him.
s01e18 Me and You 2020-06-11 01:00
Me and You
Victoria learns Hunter's secret and devises a plan to cover it up, Lilly tries to figure out who she can trust, and Nancy worries about Barry.
s01e19 Clueless 2020-06-18 01:00
Clueless
Victoria comes to an arrangement with Donald, Kareem gives Sharon the dirt on Barry, Jake offers Barry an out, and a security breach at the White House leads to a discovery.
s01e20 Call of Duty 2020-06-25 01:00
Call of Duty
Max and Yuma discover a smoking gun in the form of a blood-soaked mattress, Victoria propositions a White House staffer, and Gayle seeks a legal remedy to her unhappiness.
s01e21 The Godfather 2020-07-02 01:00
The Godfather
Word of Gayle's emancipation efforts reaches the Oval Office, Sam attempts to clear Barry's name, Kyle tries to gain Max's trust, and Hunter has plans for a White House aide.
s01e22 The Loving Parents 2020-07-09 01:00
The Loving Parents
Kyle ties up loose ends, a mutual interest unifies Victoria and Hunter, Lilly asks for Bobby's help, Hunter gets an unexpected tip, and Nancy reveals a shocking family secret.
s01e23 Unexpected Guest 2020-07-16 01:00
Unexpected Guest
Nancy's confession jeopardizes her marriage, Sharon and Barry have a change of heart, Victoria issues a warning to Gayle, and Hunter has a steamy encounter.
s01e24 Twenty-four Hours 2020-07-23 01:00
Twenty-four Hours
Secrets and lies abound as the president looks to fill the press secretary position.
s01e25 One of Us 2020-07-23 02:00
One of Us
Victoria's mom vows to get Gayle and Jason in line, Barry makes a desperate decision, Sam is tested, and a revealing press conference has the White House doing damage control.