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The Best Episodes of Veep Season 5

Every episode of Veep Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Veep Season 5!

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 5 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Veep" season 5 is "Morning After", rated 8.3/10 from 1079 user votes. It was directed by Chris Addison and written by David Mandel. "Morning After" aired on 4/24/2016 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Nev-AD-a".

  • Morning After
    8.3/10 1,079 votes

    #1 - Morning After

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2016

    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

  • Nev-AD-a
    8.1/10 1,029 votes

    #2 - Nev-AD-a

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2016

    Amy, Dan, Jonah and Richard try to win the Presidency for the President. Back in D.C., Selina brings in respected Washington fixture Bob Bradley, aka "The Eagle," and, after nudging out Tom James on the newly created Banking Task Force, meets billionaire banker Charlie Baird. Meanwhile, Mike tries to get healthy before his baby arrives; Kent investigates Sue's age; and Amy and Dan share a charged moment.

    Director: Chris Addison

    Writer: Lew Morton

  • The Eagle
    8.3/10 1,020 votes

    #3 - The Eagle

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2016

    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

  • Mother
    9.0/10 1,294 votes

    #4 - Mother

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2016

    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

    Writer: Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory

  • Thanksgiving
    8.0/10 984 votes

    #5 - Thanksgiving

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/22/2016

    Selina celebrates Thanksgiving in her own special way. Meanwhile, Ben and Kent manage a Thanksgiving Day crisis, deploying Tom James and VP Doyle to make statements in Selina's absence. Ben sends Dan to work for Tom James.

    Director: Chris Addison

    Writer: Sean Gray, Georgia Pritchett, Will Smith

  • C**tgate
    8.7/10 1,109 votes

    #6 - C**tgate

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 5/29/2016

    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

    Writer: Georgia Pritchett, Will Smith

  • Congressional Ball
    8.7/10 1,122 votes

    #7 - Congressional Ball

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2016

    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

  • Camp David
    8.7/10 1,111 votes

    #8 - Camp David

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 6/12/2016

    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

  • Kissing Your Sister
    9.2/10 1,469 votes

    #9 - Kissing Your Sister

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/19/2016

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

    Director: David Mandel

    Writer: Erik Kenward

  • Inauguration
    8.6/10 1,051 votes

    #10 - Inauguration

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 6/26/2016

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

    Director: Becky Martin

    Writer: Jim Margolis