The Best Episodes of Veep Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(20 votes)

   #1 - Midterms

   S2:E14/14/2013

   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:Unknown

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   7.8/10(20 votes)

   #2 - Signals

   S2:E24/21/2013

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Chris Addison

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   7.8/10(20 votes)

   #3 - Hostages

   S2:E34/28/2013

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Chris Addison

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   7.8/10(20 votes)

   #4 - The Vic Allen Dinner

   S2:E45/5/2013

   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

   Writers:Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci

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   Director:Chris Addison

   Writers:Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci
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   8.0/10(20 votes)

   #5 - Helsinki

   S2:E55/12/2013

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Becky Martin

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   7.8/10(18 votes)

   #6 - Andrew

   S2:E65/19/2013

   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:Unknown

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   7.8/10(19 votes)

   #7 - Shutdown

   S2:E76/2/2013

   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:Unknown

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   7.8/10(18 votes)

   #8 - First Response

   S2:E86/9/2013

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Armando Iannucci

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   8.0/10(19 votes)

   #9 - Running

   S2:E96/16/2013

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

   Director:Tim Kirkby

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Tim Kirkby

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    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #10 - D.C.

    S2:E106/23/2013

    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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    Director:Tim Kirkby

    Writers:Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche