7.8/101,287 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
7.9/101,212 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
8.1/101,217 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
7.9/101,173 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
8.5/101,322 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
7.9/101,180 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
7.6/101,147 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
8.0/101,167 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
8.5/101,188 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
8.7/101,231 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
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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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:HBO
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Midterms" is the best rated episode of "Veep" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 1287 votes. Directed by Chris Morris and written by N/A, it aired on 4/14/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Signals".