ELLEN AND DUNCAN FACE OFF WHEN SHE TELLS HIM SHE WILL NOT KILL THE PRESIDENT, ON "HOSTAGES," MONDAY, DEC. 16

"Fight or Flight" - Ellen reveals to Duncan that she will not kill the President but will help him get what he needs, as long as he gives her something in return. Meanwhile, Nina finds out about Duncan's plan and flees the hospital, on HOSTAGES, Monday, Dec. 16 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Toni Collette (Dr. Ellen Sanders)
Dylan McDermott (Duncan Carlisle)
Tate Donovan (Brian Sanders)
Sandrine Holt (Sandrine)
Rhys Coiro (Kramer)
Billy Brown (Archer)
Quinn Shephard (Morgan Sanders)
Mateus Ward (Jake Sanders)
James Naughton (President Kincaid)

RECURRING CAST:

Francie Swift (Nina Carlisle)
Jim True-Frost (Logan)
Larry Pine (Burton Delaney)
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Mary Kincaid)
Lola Cook (Sawyer)
Brian White (Blair)
Joanne Kelly (Vanessa)

GUEST CAST:

Mark Thudium (Steve)
Chance Kelly (Billy Collins)
Kevin Yamada (Agent)
Bronson Picket (Doctor)
Jeremiah Zinger (Agent Wilson)
Michael Pemberton (Boone)
Brady Smith (Vice President Jay Grant)
Ross DeGraw (Man in Hat)

WRITTEN BY: Rick Eid and Jeffrey Nachmanoff

DIRECTED BY: Bill Johnson

RATING: To Be Announced