The Best Episodes Written By Armando Iannucci

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Rise of the Nutters

   S0:E11/10/2007

   While the Minister is away, junior minister Ben Swain tries to make some headlines, but only succeeds in making a fool of himself on Newsnight. Meanwhile, everything begins to unravel for Malcolm Tucker and his team at Number 10.

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   #2 - Spinners and Losers

   S0:E27/3/2007

   When the PM resigns six months early, will Malcolm finally spin out of control?

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   #3 - Opposition Extra

   S0:E37/3/2007

   Peter Mannion's attempts at a peaceful evening are thwarted by public relations.

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   #4 - Episode 1

   S2:E110/20/2005

   Something goes terribly wrong at a ministerial visit to a factory – only Malcolm can help, but will he?

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   #5 - Is It a Good Dot?

   S2:E310/24/2022

   When the ship crosses paths with a rogue space station, Ryan and the crew jump at the opportunity to socialize, while Billie angles for help with Avenue 5’s mounting eel problem. Then, after Rav discovers the true purpose of Storm Falcon’s mission, Ryan must steer his team through a difficult moral quandary.

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   8.6/10(12 votes)

   #6 - Episode 3

   S2:E311/3/2005

   Someone sends an email they shouldn't have, while Hugh lies to a Select Committee...

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   8.5/10(9 votes)

   #7 - That's Why They Call It a Missile

   S2:E811/28/2022

   With the ship divided, both sides find themselves in an all-out fight to survive. Then, Ryan takes part in a shotgun wedding, and Rav reaches a personal breakthrough.

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   #8 - Episode 2

   S2:E210/27/2005

   There's a reshuffle in the offing and the PM's new 'blue skies' advisor is making trouble...

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   8.3/10(21 votes)

   #9 - Special Relationship

   S3:E75/18/2014

   In the U.K. for the 100th anniversary of WWI, Selina’s staff worries about Ray’s growing influence on the Veep. Meanwhile, Dan’s nerves begin to fray as Ben gets news that sends him back to D.C. Later, Jonah arrives in London, U.K. to spy for Team Maddox, and Amy leaks a secret.

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    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Debate

    S3:E86/1/2014

    Selina and the staff prep for her debate with George Maddox, Danny Chung, congressman Owen Pierce and Joe Thornhill, a major-league baseball manager who recently entered the race. Dan returns with a rosier outlook. Wendy, Mike's wife, arrives to do a style piece on Selina, but eyes a bigger story involving Ray.

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    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Testimony

    S4:E96/7/2015

    While Selina fields questions from the press, members of her staff testify before a congressional committee about whether the Families First vote was intentionally sabotaged – and who was really behind the data breach.

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    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #12 - I Love Judging People

    S2:E711/21/2022

    The crew turns to a Judd-designed ranking algorithm to deal with their latest threat. As Ryan’s rating mysteriously tanks, Billie searches for her more worthy counterpart, and Judd attempts to make amends with an estranged Iris.

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Knowing Me, Knowing Yule with Alan Partridge

    S0:E212/29/1995

    Alan Partridge's flop Christmas special. Included: Alan tries to secure a second season of his talk show from a BBC executive; a transvestite chef cooks up innuendos; Simply Red's Mick Hucknell performs; a car salesman plays the role of Santa Claus and pitches his dealership; a righteous bell-ringer discusses morality. Also: clips of Alan's visit to a children's hospital.

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    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #14 - How It Ends: As a Starter and a Main

    S2:E410/31/2022

    Now stuck with an unsavory stowaway, Ryan and Billie lock down the ship – with potentially dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, Iris and Judd attempt to blackmail Lucas, Karen claws her way back to the top, and Frank fends off an attack.

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    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Let's Play with Matches

    S2:E511/7/2022

    After a failed revolt, the passengers put the ship’s leadership to a vote, bringing forth a pack of unlikely candidates. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the Office of the Other President proposes a plan that could spell doom for Avenue 5.

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    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Episode 1

    S3:E110/24/2009

    Reshuffle day at Number 10. When the job at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship is turned down by everybody else, there is no option but to promote unknown quantity Nicola Murry to the Cabinet. The downside is she is very keen, has a husband who works for a company that has government contracts, has an 11-year-old about to go to a private school and is about to face the media at a crucial by-election poster launch. Something will have to be done.

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    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Alicia

    S3:E34/20/2014

    While Selina and her staff prepare for an Annapolis event where she will announce her candidacy, Dan gets word that "Saturday Night Live" has done a not-so-flattering sketch about her.

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    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Crate

    S3:E96/8/2014

    With Thornhill ahead in the polls, Selina and her staff discuss how to make her more "folksy." In need of a job, Jonah meets with Bill Ericsson. Selina has an interview with pretentious journalist Quincy Carter.

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    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #19 - New Hampshire

    S3:E106/8/2014

    Three days before the New Hampshire primary, Selina and her staff juggle her multiple official obligations and campaign appearances.

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    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Election Night

    S4:E106/14/2015

    On election night, Selina and her staff find their nerves growing frayed as each state result is called.

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    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Intoxicating Clarity

    S2:E611/14/2022

    With a "new" leader at the helm, life on deck reaches a semi-status quo – until the discovery of a mysterious blip and dissident uprising threaten to upend the passenger’s tenuous peace. Later, life imitates art as the shocking conclusion of TV’s Avenue 5 puts those aboard the real ship in peril.

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    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #22 - D.C.

    S2:E106/23/2013

    Selina and her staff try to cope when the administration goes into full crisis mode.

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    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Joint Session

    S4:E14/12/2015

    Selina's staff frantically works on her first major speech as president. Gary questions his worth.

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    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #25 - Convention

    S4:E55/10/2015

    Selina and her staff scramble to avert a major internal crisis; Amy is angry with a new advisor.

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