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Every episode of The Runner-Up ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Runner-Up!

An exclusive, all-access look at one of the most unique political campaigns of the 2014 mid-term elections - the improbable Congressional run of American Idol star Clay Aiken.

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    The Runner-Up Season 1 Episode 1 - Run Clay, Run!
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    #1 - Run Clay, Run!

    S1:E1

    Aiken begins his run with hopes of being the South's first openly gay congressman but a shocking twist sends him into a tough general election against the incumbent Republican candidate.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Runner-Up Season 1 Episode 2 - Go for the Jugular!
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    #2 - Go for the Jugular!

    S1:E2

    Clay wins a razor-thin primary victory but faces new challenges in the general election. He argues with his team when they want him to run a negative campaign and, desperately short of cash, he holds fund-raisers with "American Idol" winners Ruben Studdard and Fantasia. Clay also prepares for a televised debate.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Runner-Up Season 1 Episode 3 - Into the Belly of the Beast
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    #3 - Into the Belly of the Beast

    S1:E3

    Clay gets to within striking distance of his Republican opponent, but his lack of finances forces him to venture into dangerous Tea Party territory. As Election Day looms, Clay creates a firestorm with his position on same-sex marriage.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Runner-Up Season 1 Episode 4 - I Approve This Message
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    #4 - I Approve This Message

    S1:E4

    The series concludes with Clay agreeing to go negative in his campaign after a heated discussion with his staff, but the move backfires.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Run Clay, Run!" is the best rated episode of "The Runner-Up". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Go for the Jugular!".