The Worst Episodes of Veep
Every episode of Veep ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Veep!
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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Veep" is "Fundraiser", rated 7.2/10 from 2057 user votes. It was directed by Armando Iannucci and written by N/A. "Fundraiser" aired on 4/22/2012 and is rated 0.3 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Frozen Yoghurt".
7.2/10 2,057 votes#1 - Fundraiser
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/2012
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.
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 1,672 votes#2 - Frozen Yoghurt
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/29/2012
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.
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 992 votes#3 - Omaha
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2017
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
7.6/10 1,135 votes#4 - 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
7.7/10 1,534 votes#5 - Catherine
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/2012
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.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,448 votes#6 - Chung
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/13/2012
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.
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 1,339 votes#7 - Full Disclosure
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/3/2012
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: N/A
7.8/10 1,418 votes#8 - Nicknames
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/2012
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.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell
7.8/10 1,272 votes#9 - 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
7.8/10 886 votes#10 - Judge
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 6/11/2017
Selina takes a trip. Meanwhile, Dan woos Jonah in order to get a coveted interview, and Amy convinces Selina to put her in charge of a very disorganized Mike.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Ted Cohen
7.9/10 1,199 votes#11 - 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
7.9/10 1,161 votes#12 - 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
7.9/10 1,168 votes#13 - 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
7.9/10 1,076 votes#14 - The Choice
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2014
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: N/A
7.9/10 971 votes#15 - Storms and Pancakes
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2015
Selina is annoyed by the press' reaction to her running mate's charm.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 890 votes#16 - Justice
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2017
Selina and her team attend the funeral of a Supreme Court Justice. Amy works on securing a location for Selina's library. Dan tries to maintain his upswing with his co-host. Jonah finds an issue.
Director: Dale Stern
Writer: Rachel Axler
7.9/10 900 votes#17 - Qatar
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 5/21/2017
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
8.0/10 1,422 votes#18 - Baseball
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/27/2012
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.
Director: Armando Iannucci
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 1,155 votes#19 - 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
8.0/10 1,126 votes#20 - Some New Beginnings
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2014
In Iowa, Selina courts possible caucus voters at a book signing for her new autobiography, while her team attends a staff wedding in D.C. As the day proceeds, she and her staff get word of a rumor that could affect the next election.
Director: Chris Addison
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 1,057 votes#21 - Fishing
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2014
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: N/A
8.0/10 1,053 votes#22 - Detroit
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2014
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: N/A
8.0/10 990 votes#23 - Data
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 4/26/2015
Selina's team tries to find a scapegoat. Catherine wants to support an anti-bullying campaign.
Director: Becky Martin
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 980 votes#24 - Mommy Meyer
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 5/24/2015
The president is shaken by a dramatic incident at the White House.
Director: Becky Martin
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 984 votes#25 - 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