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The Best Episodes of Battleground

Every episode of Battleground ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Battleground!

The Best Episodes of Battleground

Battleground is a mockumentary comedy-drama television series created by J. D. Walsh streamed on Hulu. The show follows a group of political campaign staffers working...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Battleground Season 1 Episode 13 - Did You Win?
    9.4/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Did You Win?

    S1:E13

    On Election Day the team hopes that a last-second endorsement from the President will be enough to bring them victory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Battleground Season 1 Episode 12 - He's Better Than Television
    9.1/10(12 votes)

    #2 - He's Better Than Television

    S1:E12

    On Halloween, with only two days until the election, Cole opens up about his past, while Samuels must deal with the consequences of hers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Battleground Season 1 Episode 3 - Hold The Whipped Cream
    8.9/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Hold The Whipped Cream

    S1:E3

    Samuels's husband George insists on holding a press conference to dispel rumors of her lesbian affair, but Tak maneuvers reporters to stay away. KJ receives an offer to become campaign manager in a race in Ohio but decides to stay on. The campaign holds a phone-bank fundraiser to raise enough money to buy ad spots on Leno. Jordan makes his stand-up comedy debut which exceeds expectations. Ben and Lindsey's budding relationship grows while Tak's marriage breaks down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Battleground Season 1 Episode 9 - It's Getting Ugly
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #4 - It's Getting Ugly

    S1:E9

    A break-in at campaign headquarters rattles the Samuels team, especially George. Tak must juggle his relationships with his father, his wife, and Cole, all while trying to plan a rally on a college campus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Battleground Season 1 Episode 4 - The Comment
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Comment

    S1:E4

    Tak clashes with his team over a decision he makes when a surprising announcement from the Makers camp changes everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Battleground Season 1 Episode 5 - They'll Burn Your Eyes
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #6 - They'll Burn Your Eyes

    S1:E5

    When Tak gets a hold of damaging information about Congresswoman Rudy's personal life, Samuels tells him not to release it to continue to run a clean campaign. Meanwhile, while chatting with the documentary crew, Cole stumbles onto a recording of Tak and KJ from the previous night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Battleground Season 1 Episode 2 - Who Is Claire Villareal?
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Who Is Claire Villareal?

    S1:E2

    Samuels moves up into second place in the polls but rumors of her being a lesbian are circulated by an anonymous attack ad and a planted question at a campaign event. The campaign team gears up for a straw poll event by stealing tickets from Senator Makers's campaign. Tak engineers a logistics change to ensure Samuels's speech at the straw poll event is well received.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Battleground Season 1 Episode 6 - Polls Close at Six
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Polls Close at Six

    S1:E6

    The campaign must come up with a plan to fight misinformation being circulated by their opponents. Cole confronts KJ about their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Battleground Season 1 Episode 8 - Nothing to Hide
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Nothing to Hide

    S1:E8

    Tak confronts George about financial misdealings, while KJ feels Cole's absence as she struggles to write a speech for Samuels. Ali causes some friction in Ben and Lindsey's relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Battleground Season 1 Episode 7 - Political Machine
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Political Machine

    S1:E7

    The Samuels campaign is told about an endorsement from Sen. Makers. Cole quits as speechwriter, and Jordan must give a speech to local elementary school students. The team discovers that facing Governor Creighton won't be easy, as the lines between allies and enemies begins to blur.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Battleground Season 1 Episode 11 - Nothing About Chile
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Nothing About Chile

    S1:E11

    With the election a week away, the DNC sends in a representative to help the Samuels campaign, who clashes with Tak over its direction. The Creighton campaign announces a press conference that leaves Tak trying to figure out what it's about.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Battleground Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The episode introduces the race for a Senate seat in Wisconsin. The campaign team for State Senator Deirdre Samuels, who is trailing in the primary polls at third place, led by Tak Davis try to get her opponents to appear in a debate with her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Battleground Season 1 Episode 10 - Flashback
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Flashback

    S1:E10

    A flashback to 2004 looks at the relationship between Tak and his father, as well as some other familiar faces, during the Makers re-election campaign. The episode's format is shot and edited as a spoof/homage to MTV's True Life, hosted by real-life former vee-jay Dave Holmes.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Did You Win?" is the best rated episode of "Battleground". It scored 9.4/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/8/2012. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "He's Better Than Television".