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The Best Episodes of Veep

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

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A look into American politics, revolving around former Senator Selina Meyer who finds being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she expected and everything everyone ever warned her about.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Veep Season 5 Episode 4 - Mother
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Mother

    S5:E4

    Selina rushes to the hospital while attempting to win the presidency. Amy and Dan discover the O'Brien camp has staged a fake protest, and task Jonah and Richard with organizing their own pro-POTUS demonstration. Mike and Wendy meet with a potential surrogate.

    Director:Dale Stern
    Writers:Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck

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  2. Veep Season 5 Episode 6 - C**tgate
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #2 - C**tgate

    S5:E6

    With the U.S. on the brink of a major financial meltdown, Selina must make an important decision. Jonah finds himself back in New Hampshire. Meanwhile, Amy investigates the staff, and Catherine tries to get time with Selina to share some major news.

    Director:Brad Hall
    Writers:Georgia Pritchett, Will Smith

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  3. Veep Season 7 Episode 1 - Iowa
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Iowa

    S7:E1

    Selina evaluates her past and present campaigns. Jonah's personal life sparks interest among the press. Amy makes an important decision.

    Director:David Mandel
    Writer:Lew Morton

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  4. Veep Season 5 Episode 7 - Congressional Ball
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Congressional Ball

    S5:E7

    At the White House Christmas party, Selina bargains for votes in hopes of breaking the election tie. Meanwhile, the staff is preoccupied with the annual '50 Hottest D.C. Staffers' list; Mike eyes a job outside politics; and Dan helps Jonah with debate prep in New Hampshire.

    Director:Maurice Marable
    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  5. Veep Season 5 Episode 9 - Kissing Your Sister
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Kissing Your Sister

    S5:E9

    Catherine and Marjorie have a fight. Mike prepares for his babies. Selina is interviewed.

    Director:David Mandel
    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  6. Veep Season 3 Episode 7 - Special Relationship
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Special Relationship

    S3:E7

    In the U.K. for the 100th anniversary of WWI, Selina’s staff worries about Ray’s growing influence on the Veep. Meanwhile, Dan’s nerves begin to fray as Ben gets news that sends him back to D.C. Later, Jonah arrives in London, U.K. to spy for Team Maddox, and Amy leaks a secret.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Veep Season 3 Episode 8 - Debate
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Debate

    S3:E8

    Selina and the staff prep for her debate with George Maddox, Danny Chung, congressman Owen Pierce and Joe Thornhill, a major-league baseball manager who recently entered the race. Dan returns with a rosier outlook. Wendy, Mike's wife, arrives to do a style piece on Selina, but eyes a bigger story involving Ray.

    Director:Armando Iannucci
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Veep Season 4 Episode 9 - Testimony
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #8 - Testimony

    S4:E9

    While Selina fields questions from the press, members of her staff testify before a congressional committee about whether the Families First vote was intentionally sabotaged – and who was really behind the data breach.

    Director:Armando Iannucci
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Veep Season 5 Episode 1 - Morning After
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #9 - 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
    Writer:David Mandel

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  10. Veep Season 7 Episode 3 - Pledge
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Pledge

    S7:E3

    In the run-up to the first debate, Selina makes a novel campaign proposal. Comments by Jonah create blowback. Dan and Amy take a road trip.

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writer:Rachel Axler

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  11. Veep Season 7 Episode 4 - South Carolina
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #11 - South Carolina

    S7:E4

    Selina and team head to South Carolina, where she seeks an endorsement from a key leader. Gary gets a long-awaited promotion, while Marjorie excels in her new role.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writers:Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck

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  12. Veep Season 2 Episode 10 - D.C.
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #12 - D.C.

    S2:E10

    Selina and her staff try to cope when the administration goes into full crisis mode.

    Director:Tim Kirkby
    Writers:Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche

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  13. Veep Season 3 Episode 3 - Alicia
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Alicia

    S3:E3

    While Selina and her staff prepare for an Annapolis event where she will announce her candidacy, Dan gets word that "Saturday Night Live" has done a not-so-flattering sketch about her.

    Director:Chris Morris
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Veep Season 3 Episode 9 - Crate
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #14 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Veep Season 3 Episode 10 - New Hampshire
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #15 - 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
    Writer:Tony Roche

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  16. Veep Season 4 Episode 10 - Election Night
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #16 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Veep Season 5 Episode 3 - The Eagle
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #17 - 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
    Writer:Steve Koren

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  18. Veep Season 7 Episode 5 - Super Tuesday
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Super Tuesday

    S7:E5

    Facing increased scrutiny heading into Super Tuesday, Selina visits Mike to deflect attention from Andrew's legal troubles. Jonah and Amy ramp up their anti-Selina campaign rhetoric. Dan attempts to exploit Richard.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writers:Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden, Ted Cohen

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  19. Veep Season 4 Episode 1 - Joint Session
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Joint Session

    S4:E1

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

    Director:Chris Addison
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Veep Season 4 Episode 5 - Convention
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #20 - Convention

    S4:E5

    Selina and her staff scramble to avert a major internal crisis; Amy is angry with a new advisor.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Veep Season 4 Episode 7 - Mommy Meyer
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Mommy Meyer

    S4:E7

    The president is shaken by a dramatic incident at the White House.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Veep Season 6 Episode 9 - A Woman First
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #22 - A Woman First

    S6:E9

    Selina's book finally arrives. Jonah has a big meeting. Dan, Ben and Kent grab a drink.

    Director:Brad Hall
    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  23. Veep Season 2 Episode 5 - Helsinki
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Helsinki

    S2:E5

    Selina and her staff head to Helsinki to finalize a trade agreement, but are worried whether Selina will be received warmly in Europe. Dan call Mike for advice on charming the press and Mike leans on Jonah for help. Ken and Ben argue over how to deal with new intel.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Veep Season 2 Episode 9 - Running
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Running

    S2:E9

    Despite being told to limit public appearances, Selina continues her plans; Dan tries to play both sides of a rivalry.

    Director:Tim Kirkby
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Veep Season 3 Episode 4 - Clovis
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Clovis

    S3:E4

    On a fundraising trip in Silicon Valley, Selina is challenged by an anti-fracking mom and visits the campus of Clovis, a tech company with an ambitious young CEO. In D.C., Jonah makes a crude viral video of the Selina-mom encounter, and Dan, with Ben's help, gets an idea for a rumor he can spread against Chung.

    Director:Armando Iannucci
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mother" is the best rated episode of "Veep". It scored 8.6/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Dale Stern and written by Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck, it aired on 5/15/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "C**tgate".