The Best Episodes Written By Armando Iannucci

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

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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.

Director: David Schneider

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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.

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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.

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

Alan talks to charity cyclist Jim Jones whilst waiting for celebrity guest Anthea Turner, before struggling to talk military tactics with special forces Afghanistan veteran Tommy Gaskell.

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

Alan and Simon ask their listeners some thought-provoking questions, such as 'How often should you wash your towels?' and 'What is the best thing?'.

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

Alan and Sidekick Simon continue to entertain north Norfolk's avid radio listeners with their inimitable mix of edgy banter and compelling anecdotes.

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

Alan joins North Norfolk breakfast host Terri Cohen, filling in for her regular co-host to review the morning's papers. On his own show, Alan is joined by internet millionaire Daniel Langford to talk about technology.

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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

Director: Tim Kirkby

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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.

Director: Annie Griffin

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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.

Director: David Schneider

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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.

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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

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

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: Armando Iannucci

Judd outlines the plan for a rescue mission and tasks Iris with organizing a vigil on Earth to raise the money to fund it. Rav endures a barrage of messages from the ship and handles an unruly press conference.

Director: Natalie Bailey

Writer: Armando Iannucci

With Judd worried about his reputation, Iris arranges a meet-and-greet with several passengers in his luxury suite. Frustrated by a bridge crew with no answers, Ryan and Billie bond with the engineers below deck.

Director: Natalie Bailey

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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.

Director: Annie Griffin

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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.

Director: Ollie Parsons

Writer: Armando Iannucci

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: Armando Iannucci

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: Armando Iannucci

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: Armando Iannucci

Rav and her team meet with a NASA representative to plot a potential rescue mission. An engineer working in a hidden part of the ship has a surprisingly optimistic theory about the ship's future. Karen becomes a vocal advocate for passengers.

Director: Natalie Bailey

Writer: Armando Iannucci