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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - The Leak
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Leak

    S4:E5

    With Nicola Murray and Peter Mannion both on the back foot after the unravelling of the key-worker housing sell-off policy there's inevitably going to be a scramble for the moral high-ground.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Morning After
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Morning After

    S5:E1

    Post-election night: Selina discovers a possible road to victory. Meanwhile, Amy must figure out if she is back or not; Catherine kicks off a behind-the-scenes documentary project; Mike announces that he and Wendy are adopting a baby from China; and Dan considers a new career.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - New Hampshire
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #3 - New Hampshire

    S3:E10

    Three days before the New Hampshire primary, Selina and her staff juggle her multiple official obligations and campaign appearances.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - The Eagle
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #4 - The Eagle

    S5:E3

    Selina sends a tweet and Mike must deal with the consequences. Amy feels usurped by Bob, and begins to be troubled by his behavior. At a museum gala, Gary finds himself the belle of the ball.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Election Night
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Election Night

    S4:E10

    On election night, Selina and her staff find their nerves growing frayed as each state result is called.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Crate
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Crate

    S3:E9

    With Thornhill ahead in the polls, Selina and her staff discuss how to make her more "folksy." In need of a job, Jonah meets with Bill Ericsson. Selina has an interview with pretentious journalist Quincy Carter.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Joint Session
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Joint Session

    S4:E1

    Selina's staff frantically works on her first major speech as president. Gary questions his worth.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Nev-AD-a
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Nev-AD-a

    S5:E2

    Amy, Dan, Jonah and Richard try to win the Presidency for the President. Back in D.C., Selina brings in respected Washington fixture Bob Bradley, aka "The Eagle," and, after nudging out Tom James on the newly created Banking Task Force, meets billionaire banker Charlie Baird. Meanwhile, Mike tries to get healthy before his baby arrives; Kent investigates Sue's age; and Amy and Dan share a charged moment.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Thanksgiving
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Thanksgiving

    S5:E5

    Selina celebrates Thanksgiving in her own special way. Meanwhile, Ben and Kent manage a Thanksgiving Day crisis, deploying Tom James and VP Doyle to make statements in Selina's absence. Ben sends Dan to work for Tom James.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Vic Allen Dinner
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #10 - The Vic Allen Dinner

    S2:E4

    Selina is rankled when the White House releases an unflattering photo of her. Mike and Kent bond over sailing; Jonah gets an executive parking space; Sue has a job interview. Selina takes steps to keep her staff happy as they prepare for her appearance at the Vic Allen dinner.

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Storms and Pancakes
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Storms and Pancakes

    S4:E6

    Selina is annoyed by the press' reaction to her running mate's charm.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Some New Beginnings
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Some New Beginnings

    S3:E1

    In Iowa, Selina courts possible caucus voters at a book signing for her new autobiography, while her team attends a staff wedding in D.C. As the day proceeds, she and her staff get word of a rumor that could affect the next election.

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Hostages
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Hostages

    S2:E3

    As a hostage crisis in Uzbekistan heats up, Selina and Secretary of Defense General Maddox have trouble getting on the same page at their joint appearance at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico. Sue testifies at a congressional hearing on governmental efficiencies; Dan and Gary jockey for the Veep's ear.

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Signals
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Signals

    S2:E2

    Selina attends a pig roast in North Carolina as part of the president's "Listen to Rural America" initiative. Dan takes up Pilates to get face time.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - No Cure (1)
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - No Cure (1)

    S1:E9

    Family life is thrown off kilter as Ally spends her weekdays in Berlin and weekends in London. Paul, Luke and Ava try to muddle through without her, but the children aren’t sleeping again and it takes its toll on Paul.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - No Talking
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - No Talking

    S1:E6

    In the wake of Michael’s death, the family stay with Darren at his country house, but Paul’s attempt to give Ally space by taking on kid duties and Darren’s fixation on work doesn’t help Ally find a chance to say goodbye.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - No Cure (2)
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - No Cure (2)

    S1:E10

    Luke’s condition worsens and he is admitted to a specialist pediatric unit. As Paul, Ally and their parents desperately wait for news, stress and fear cause cracks to form within the family.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - No Exit
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - No Exit

    S1:E7

    It’s half term and Luke is responsible for taking Lenny the class bear on an adventure. Lenny has been to Italy, Peru and beyond, but Paul can’t even manage to get the family and the godforsaken bear out of the house to the local park.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - No Honeymoon
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - No Honeymoon

    S1:E8

    Paul attempts to focus on his upcoming wedding but is constantly thwarted by his family; Ally is distracted by work, Luke is misbehaving at school and Leah (Stella Gonet) doesn’t understand why they are even bothering to get married.

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - No Regrets
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - No Regrets

    S4:E5

    Paul and Ally find themselves parenting Jim and Jackie as well as a conflicted Luke. Ava and Holly get closer and Ava decides to take a risk, while Paul meets an old friend and realizes that he might, after all, be happy.

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Noël
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Noël

    S4:E1

    It’s five years since we last saw the Worsleys, with Paul and Ally on the verge of splitting, and Jim and Jackie in turmoil. Things are no less dramatic now as Luke and girlfriend Maya drop a bombshell at Christmas dinner that will change everyone’s lives forever.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - No Dinner
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - No Dinner

    S4:E4

    A calendar mix-up turns Paul and Ally’s fun night out into a stressful night in. A happy Ava finds her mood changing as the evening progresses. Luke turns up with an unwelcome friend and Carl finally sees the inside of the Worsley’s house.

    Director:Chris Addison
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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - No Age
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - No Age

    S4:E3

    Ally is appalled that she’s about to turn 50 and bans the family from ever mentioning that number. Paul tries to help Luke, who is overwhelmed by learning to drive and becoming a dad, while Ava meets a charismatic girl called Holly.

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - No Alternative
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - No Alternative

    S4:E2

    The reality of Luke’s announcement hits, and Paul and Ally worry about the decision he and Maya have made and whether they should support them. As a New Year starts, the Worsley family gather together with Maya’s family, united in their love and worry.

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Chris Addison Ratings Summary

"The Leak" is the best rated episode directed by Chris Addison. It scored 8.7/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 10/6/2012 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Morning After".