The Worst Episodes of Borgen
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40-year old political leader Birgitte Nyborg secures her party a landslide victory through her idealism and huge effort, then faces the biggest challenge of her life: how most effectively to use the newly won seats, and how far she is willing to go in order to gain as much influence as possible.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Borgen" is "A Child of Denmark", rated 7.5/10 from 504 user votes. It was directed by Charlotte Sieling and written by N/A. "A Child of Denmark" aired on 1/1/2013 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Right Shade of Brown".
7.5/10 504 votes#1 - A Child of Denmark
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2013
Two and half years later, Birgitte is traveling the world out of politics when suddenly the changing Moderate Party makes her want to return. The problem is, Krause, whom she sent away to EU, is the leader of the party now, and does not want her back. Sojro however tells Birgitte to oust Krause as a leader. Birgitte hires Kathrine to help her, and they try to get the votes together so Birgitte could once again become the leader of the Moderate Party.
Director: Charlotte Sieling
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 429 votes#2 - The Right Shade of Brown
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2013
Birgitte has attracted lots of followers to her party, but the policy has not been set yet and there is no money. A banker offers a donation of one million but is there a catch? Meanwhile the team is searching for a spokesperson on immigration to debate on TV and Kathrine struggles with her feelings for Kasper.
Director: Jesper W. Nielsen
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 613 votes#3 - The Art of the Possible
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2010
A few months into her term the new prime minister faces her first political crisis, and journalist Katrine Fønsmark considers how to deal with her unexpected pregnancy.
Director: Rumle Hammerich
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 477 votes#4 - What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part I)
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2011
Birgitte's government is losing steam -- internal differences are growing and only compromise legislation is being passed. Just as opinion polls indicate Birgitte may lose the next election, financier Joachim Crohne emerges with an idea that could save her political career. But can his motives be trusted? Meanwhile, Kasper and Katrine are growing close again, but their jobs are at odds: Katrine's role is to uncover secrets, while Kasper's is to conceal them.
Director: Mikkel Nørgaard
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 429 votes#5 - Their Loss…
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2013
Birgitte struggles to get her party recognized particularly by other politicians, but might have a chance to change it when her boyfriend gets sick and is exposed by the media. Meanwhile, Kathrine continues to struggle with her feelings for Kasper who has difficult time understanding why her behavior has changed.
Director: Jesper W. Nielsen
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 419 votes#6 - Sons of the Past
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2013
The ex-communist professor joins The New Democrats Party.
Director: Louise Friedberg
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 559 votes#7 - State Visit
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2010
An official visit by the president of a former Soviet republic makes headlines when the president demands the arrest of a prominent political activist visiting Denmark at the same time.
Director: Annette K. Olesen
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 470 votes#8 - Plant a Tree
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2011
Birgitte Nyborg is about to negotiate the environmental element of the new reform package, but she must face the reality of parties unwilling to compromise. Kasper convinces her that underhanded tactics can help win her a majority for the reform. Meanwhile, Katrine receives an unusual job offer that tests her personal beliefs. And at home, Birgitte's children are clearly affected by their mother's stress; Laura in particular.
Director: Louise Friedberg
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 445 votes#9 - The Land is Built on Law
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/2013
Birgitte is keeping her plan to herself initially, but one by one she involves people. While some are enthusiastic, Sejro does not take the news well, even calling Birgitte a traitor. Meanwhile, Kathrine is struggling with the role of being a (working) mother.
Director: Charlotte Sieling
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 424 votes#10 - The Fall
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2013
When the New Democrats are invited to join a broad coalition of opposition parties they think it is the recognition they have been seeking. But Birgitte soon finds she has no bargaining power whatsoever, much to Nete's disgust.
Director: Henrik Ruben Genz
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 565 votes#11 - Men Who Love Women
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2010
The government's agenda on equal opportunities in corporate business brings pressure from the media as well as the country's most powerful businessman.
Director: Annette K. Olesen
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 537 votes#12 - See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2010
The discovery of illegal surveillance of a left-wing party brings into question the prime minister's friendship with the party's spokeswoman as well as her faith in her own minister of justice.
Director: Mikkel Nørgaard
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 539 votes#13 - The Silly Season
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2010
While the prime minister tries to take a family vacation, the publication of a tell-all by a former politician puts spin doctor Kasper Juul on the edge.
Director: Mikkel Nørgaard
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 539 votes#14 - 89,000 Children
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2011
A year has passed since we last saw Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg. In the season opener, Birgitte is visiting soldiers stationed in Afghanistan when their encampment is attacked, and several soldiers are killed. Now she must choose: send the troops home or stage a counterattack?
Director: Jannik Johansen
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 470 votes#15 - The Last Worker
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2011
The coalition government is preparing to introduce a new reform package - "A Common Future". But attempts to get agreement on the reforms causes Labour leader Bjørn Marrot serious problems - in the media and within his own party.
Director: Jesper W. Nielsen
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 436 votes#16 - Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2013
Being accepted as a political party, New Democrats must take a stand on a controversial issue of banning buying sex. Through learning about the issue both Birgitte and Kathrine face their prejudices and their views on the issue change as they get personally more involved. It also affects their personal relations.
Director: Louise Friedberg
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 795 votes#17 - Decency in the Middle
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2010
Three days before an election, party leader Birgitte Nyborg shakes up her campaign by denouncing her closest ally, sensitive information about the prime minister's shopping expenses lands in the wrong hands, and the rising star of the evening news is shaken by an unexpected death.
Director: Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 652 votes#18 - Count to 90
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2010
After a successful election, Birgitte Nyborg looks set to become Denmark's first female prime minister, but allies and opponents do their best to block her way.
Director: Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 607 votes#19 - 100 Days
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2010
The revelation of an American prisoner transport in Greenland causes scandal upon the new government's first one hundred days in office.
Director: Rumle Hammerich
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 431 votes#20 - If You Never Change Your Mind
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2013
Birgitte quickly realizes that the New Democrats are now minor players in the opposition coalition and she pulls them out of it. The Moderates seem to be proposing things that Birgitte has privately discussed - is there a mole?
Director: Henrik Ruben Genz
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 541 votes#21 - The First Tuesday in October
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2010
A year after taking office, the prime minister's approval ratings are low, her government is in internal conflict, and her marriage is hanging by a thread. As she prepares for another year in parliament, what can be saved?
Director: Annette K. Olesen
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 499 votes#22 - In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2011
Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg must appoint a new EU Commissioner. Sejro would seem the obvious choice, but Birgitte is surprised when he not only turns down the post but sees it as a personal slight. Who can she appoint?
Director: Jannik Johansen
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 479 votes#23 - What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part II)
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2011
The eyes of the world are on Copenhagen and Birgitte Nyborg as peace talks draw near between North and South Kharun. Everyone has been working around the clock, and although Kasper is now living with Katrine, they rarely see each other. When Birgitte realizes Denmark is only a small piece in a major international power game, her negotiation skills are put to the test. Can she end the bloody civil war?
Director: Mikkel Nørgaard
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 466 votes#24 - The Sanctity of Private Life
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2011
Laura's illness has worsened over the past few months, and Birgitte now feels terrible about failing to recognize it. When Laura's psychiatrist suggests admitting her to a private psychiatric hospital, Birgitte and Phillip immediately agree. This move becomes problematic when Birgitte's own tax reforms force her to pay out of pocket for the hospital cost. At home, Birgitte and Phillip are rediscovering some of their lost love, despite Philip's continued relationship with Cecilie.
Director: Louise Friedberg
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 551 votes#25 - Divide and Rule
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2010
Allegations of corruption in connection with military spending has consequences even for the prime minister's husband, who has accepted a new job.
Director: Annette K. Olesen
Writer: N/A