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The Best Episodes of Veep Season 2

Every episode of Veep Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Veep Season 2!

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.

Genre:Comedy
Network:HBO

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Veep" season 2 is "Midterms", rated 7.8/10 from 1272 user votes. It was directed by Chris Morris and written by N/A. "Midterms" aired on 4/14/2013 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Signals".

  • Midterms
    7.8/10 1,272 votes

    #1 - Midterms

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2013

    Fresh off successful campaign appearances for midterm elections, Selina sees an opportunity to expand her role, but must first curry favor with Kent Davison, the president's icy senior strategist. Meanwhile, there are new developments in the staff's personal lives.

    Director: Chris Morris

    Writer: N/A

  • Signals
    7.9/10 1,199 votes

    #2 - Signals

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2013

    Selina attends a pig roast in North Carolina as part of the president's "Listen to Rural America" initiative. Dan takes up Pilates to get face time.

    Director: Chris Addison

    Writer: N/A

  • Hostages
    8.1/10 1,204 votes

    #3 - Hostages

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2013

    As a hostage crisis in Uzbekistan heats up, Selina and Secretary of Defense General Maddox have trouble getting on the same page at their joint appearance at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico. Sue testifies at a congressional hearing on governmental efficiencies; Dan and Gary jockey for the Veep's ear.

    Director: Chris Addison

    Writer: N/A

  • The Vic Allen Dinner
    7.9/10 1,161 votes

    #4 - The Vic Allen Dinner

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2013

    Selina is rankled when the White House releases an unflattering photo of her. Mike and Kent bond over sailing; Jonah gets an executive parking space; Sue has a job interview. Selina takes steps to keep her staff happy as they prepare for her appearance at the Vic Allen dinner.

    Director: Chris Addison

    Writer: Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell

  • Helsinki
    8.5/10 1,308 votes

    #5 - Helsinki

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2013

    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: N/A

  • Andrew
    7.9/10 1,168 votes

    #6 - Andrew

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2013

    Catherine's 21st birthday party becomes a forum for Selina's budget negotiation with the majority leader, but Amy and Gary are more worried how Selina will handle seeing her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Mike discusses Selina's role in the Uzbek hostage crisis with the press.

    Director: Chris Morris

    Writer: N/A

  • Shutdown
    7.6/10 1,135 votes

    #7 - Shutdown

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/2/2013

    With D.C. in the midst of a government shutdown, Selina is forced to furlough some of her staff. A damaging story leaks about Selina’s ex-husband, Andrew; Danny Chung takes advantage of the shutdown; Gary Jonah go on a run to retrieve Selina’s trash.

    Director: Becky Martin

    Writer: N/A

  • First Response
    8.0/10 1,155 votes

    #8 - First Response

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/9/2013

    After being prepped for a “puff piece” interview at the VP residence, Selina is thrown by Janet Ryland’s “gotcha” questions.

    Director: Armando Iannucci

    Writer: N/A

  • Running
    8.5/10 1,176 votes

    #9 - Running

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/16/2013

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

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: N/A

  • D.C.
    8.7/10 1,219 votes

    #10 - D.C.

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/23/2013

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

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche