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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 7 Episode 7 - Veep
    9.3/10(2235 votes)

    #1 - Veep

    S7:E7

    The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish. Series finale.

    Director:David Mandel
    Writer:David Mandel

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  2. Veep Season 5 Episode 9 - Kissing Your Sister
    9.2/10(1614 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Veep Season 5 Episode 4 - Mother
    9.0/10(1443 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Veep Season 4 Episode 9 - Testimony
    8.9/10(1508 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Veep Season 4 Episode 10 - Election Night
    8.9/10(1348 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Veep Season 3 Episode 9 - Crate
    8.8/10(1289 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Veep Season 2 Episode 10 - D.C.
    8.7/10(1340 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Veep Season 3 Episode 8 - Debate
    8.7/10(1320 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Veep Season 4 Episode 5 - Convention
    8.7/10(1274 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Veep Season 5 Episode 6 - C**tgate
    8.7/10(1232 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Veep Season 5 Episode 7 - Congressional Ball
    8.7/10(1240 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Veep Season 5 Episode 8 - Camp David
    8.7/10(1233 votes)

    #12 - Camp David

    S5:E8

    Selina takes Catherine to a family pre-Christmas celebration at Camp David, where her team also plans to conduct secret negotiations. After a disastrous debate in New Hampshire, Amy and Dan try to make Jonah seem more human.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Rachel Axler

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  13. Veep Season 5 Episode 10 - Inauguration
    8.6/10(1167 votes)

    #13 - Inauguration

    S5:E10

    Selina and her staff prepare for inauguration day. Mike suffers exhaustion. Catherine gets a makeover.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Jim Margolis

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  14. Veep Season 2 Episode 5 - Helsinki
    8.5/10(1441 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Veep Season 2 Episode 9 - Running
    8.5/10(1300 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Veep Season 7 Episode 1 - Iowa
    8.5/10(1203 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Veep Season 3 Episode 10 - New Hampshire
    8.4/10(1142 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Veep Season 6 Episode 10 - Groundbreaking
    8.4/10(1008 votes)

    #18 - Groundbreaking

    S6:E10

    Selina and her team prepare for the long-awaited groundbreaking of her library. Amy seeks clarity on her role. Jonah asks a major donor for help. Season finale.

    Director:David Mandel
    Writer:David Mandel

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  19. Veep Season 7 Episode 6 - Oslo
    8.4/10(1016 votes)

    #19 - Oslo

    S7:E6

    Selina tries to arrange a meeting via her Finnish contact Minna. Gary helps Catherine plan a big event. Jonah and Amy push an anti-vax message in Pennsylvania. Mike finds a new home. Richard may have an enemy.

    Director:Brad Hall
    Writers:Steve Hely, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Dan Mintz, Dan O'Keefe

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  20. Veep Season 3 Episode 3 - Alicia
    8.3/10(1242 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Veep Season 3 Episode 7 - Special Relationship
    8.3/10(1215 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Veep Season 4 Episode 1 - Joint Session
    8.3/10(1217 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Veep Season 4 Episode 8 - B/ill
    8.3/10(1111 votes)

    #23 - B/ill

    S4:E8

    Gary sets up a secret meeting with Dan and Amy to persuade them to lobby against Selina's bill.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Veep Season 5 Episode 1 - Morning After
    8.3/10(1187 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Veep Season 7 Episode 4 - South Carolina
    8.3/10(1010 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Veep" is the best rated episode of "Veep". It scored 9.3/10 based on 2235 votes. Directed by David Mandel and written by David Mandel, it aired on 5/12/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kissing Your Sister".