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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 Worst Episode
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    Veep Season 1 Episode 1 - Fundraiser
    6.8/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Fundraiser

    S1:E1

    Vice President Selina Meyer and her staff - chief of staff Amy, spokesperson Mike, right-hand man Gary, and executive assistant Sue - are still finding their footing in Washington D.C. Selina decides to make the Clean Jobs Commission a pet project, but a series of missteps requires her staff to work damage control.

    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Veep Season 4 Episode 4 - Tehran
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Tehran

    S4:E4

    President Meyer travels to Iran, where an American reporter is being detained.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Veep Season 5 Episode 8 - Camp David
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #3 - 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

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  4. Veep Season 6 Episode 6 - Qatar
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Qatar

    S6:E6

    Selina visits Qatar. In D.C., Jonah gets a dinner invite. Dan gets an unexpected visit from an HR rep. Catherine and Marjorie have big news.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Steve Hely

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  5. Veep Season 1 Episode 2 - Frozen Yoghurt
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #5 - Frozen Yoghurt

    S1:E2

    After getting good news on a clean-jobs bill, the staff brainstorm for a photo-op idea, but the trip to a local frozen-yoghurt shop is delayed by a stop in the White House Situation Room and a gastrointestinal illness that's going around.

    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Veep Season 1 Episode 3 - Catherine
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Catherine

    S1:E3

    Selina celebrates 20 years in Washington, D.C., but tries to keep a low profile after a newspaper article paints her as a diva and rumors float about her feud with the first lady. Meanwhile, Selina’s college-age daughter arrives for a visit, and is surprised that her mother is looking for a dog but appalled by her reaction to “Selina” being on the list of names for hurricanes.

    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Veep Season 1 Episode 4 - Chung
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Chung

    S1:E4

    Dan and Amy try to figure out if an Asian-American war hero-cum-governor could be a political threat to Selina. Meanwhile, Selina and Mike prep for her "Meet the Press" interview; and Gary and Amy make a startling discovery about Selina's romantic life.

    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Veep Season 1 Episode 6 - Baseball
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Baseball

    S1:E6

    Selina attends a healthy eating event at Camden Yards with some very grumpy fast-food executives, where she also confides a secret to Amy. Mike holds a press briefing for some local news pals, save for the inquisitive Leon West. Later, with the Veep delayed, Amy and Dan are forced to entertain elementary school children.

    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Veep Season 1 Episode 5 - Nicknames
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Nicknames

    S1:E5

    Bloggers' nicknames for Selina become her next obsession; Dan goes on a fact-finding mission after his boss is snubbed by the president; it's make-or-break time for the clean-jobs bill.

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  11. Veep Season 1 Episode 7 - Full Disclosure
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Full Disclosure

    S1:E7

    The vice president's office takes some heat over a pregnancy rumor and the firing of a Secret Service agent, so Selina establishes some new ground rules about internal correspondence. Meanwhile, Dan tries to cover his boss' tracks on the clean-jobs bill; and a staffer's job may be in jeopardy.

    Director:Chris Morris
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Veep Season 2 Episode 1 - Midterms
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Midterms

    S2:E1

    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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  13. Veep Season 3 Episode 2 - The Choice
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #12 - The Choice

    S3:E2

    After a quick visit to their new campaign HQ, Selina and her team go on a ride-along with the Coast Guard, where they learn the president has flipped on a major issue, which makes Selina reexamine her own stance. Meanwhile, Gary questions his role with the Veep, and Jonah's new political blog causes trouble.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Veep Season 3 Episode 5 - Fishing
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Fishing

    S3:E5

    Selina has a secret lunch with a major strategist she may tap as her campaign manager, even as Amy and Dan are openly vying for the job. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Maddox invites the vice president to his country estate; Gary gets bad news about his shoulder; and Mike's colleagues find out he's mixing business with pleasure.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Veep Season 1 Episode 8 - Tears
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Tears

    S1:E8

    In the Season 1 finale, an Ohio gubernatorial candidate balks at Selina's endorsement due to her current unpopularity, but Mike and Amy try to make the best of the vice president's emotions during their meeting. Meanwhile, Dan can't shake the clean-jobs bill debacle, especially when it could be the subject of a Congressional hearing.

    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Veep Season 2 Episode 2 - Signals
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Signals

    S2:E2

    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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  17. Veep Season 2 Episode 3 - Hostages
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Hostages

    S2:E3

    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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  18. Veep Season 2 Episode 4 - The Vic Allen Dinner
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #17 - The Vic Allen Dinner

    S2:E4

    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.

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  19. Veep Season 2 Episode 6 - Andrew
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Andrew

    S2:E6

    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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  20. Veep Season 2 Episode 7 - Shutdown
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Shutdown

    S2:E7

    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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  21. Veep Season 2 Episode 8 - First Response
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #20 - First Response

    S2:E8

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

    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Veep Season 3 Episode 6 - Detroit
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Detroit

    S3:E6

    At an economic summit in Detroit, Selina’s staff and her family are peeved by the presence of her new personal trainer. Meanwhile, Jonah and Mike negotiate a photo-op with Selina and Maddox. Later, Catherine protects her mom from a protestor, and Selina attends a women’s gun show.

    Director:Tim Kirkby
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Veep Season 4 Episode 2 - East Wing
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #22 - East Wing

    S4:E2

    The president's staff prepares for her state visit with the Israeli prime minister.

    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Veep Season 4 Episode 6 - Storms and Pancakes
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Storms and Pancakes

    S4:E6

    Selina is annoyed by the press' reaction to her running mate's charm.

    Director:Chris Addison
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Veep Season 5 Episode 10 - Inauguration
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Inauguration

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Becky Martin

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  26. Veep Season 6 Episode 1 - Omaha
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Omaha

    S6:E1

    One year after losing the presidency, Selina attempts to secure her legacy. Dan tries to ingratiate himself at his new job. Amy's brash D.C.-style personality proves too much for her new co-workers.

    Director:David Mandel
    Writer:Lew Morton

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Fundraiser" is the worst rated episode of "Veep". It scored 6.8/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Armando Iannucci and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/22/2012. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tehran".