Episode 16 of "Commander-In-Chief"
s01e16 The Elephant in the Room
Title: The Elephant in the Room
Original Air Date: 05/31/2006 on ABC
Plot Outline:
When Mac's appendix bursts on Air Force One, Templeton becomes acting President since the Vice President is not on board. Meanwhile, the airline strike is taking a toll on Memorial Day weekend air traffic, one of the busiest travel times of the year, and Templeton, viewing his unique opportunity as a test-drive for his Presidential plans, handles the situation in a unique manner.