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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 0 Episode 1 - Rise of the Nutters
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Rise of the Nutters

    S0:E1

    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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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  2. undefined Season 0 Episode 2 - Spinners and Losers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Spinners and Losers

    S0:E2

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

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  3. undefined Season 0 Episode 3 - Opposition Extra
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Opposition Extra

    S0:E3

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

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    An empty London flat threatens the future of a potential Housing Bill. Dan Miller is getting plenty of media-attention for his work on the bill, which is creating a degree of envy.

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    Nicola Murray and her team are desperate to find a major sports personality to be the face of DoSAC's new Healthy Choices campaign. Malcolm's away on holiday and doesn't want to be disturbed, so they take advice from Steve Fleming, who's back on the scene as the PM's new fixer. Is Steve really as nice as he seems? Everyone knows Malcolm never takes holidays, so what's he up to now?

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

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

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

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

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    As the election looms and the Opposition eye the prize, the word around the Westminster Village is that Malcolm Tucker is running out of both options and friends. He may have bitten off more than he can chew with Steve Fleming, but when an offer of help appears from an unlikely direction, Malcolm starts to set his finest trap yet.

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

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

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Hugh enlists the help of a focus group to help him make a decision between two policies.

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    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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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - New Hampshire
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #12 - New Hampshire

    S3:E10

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

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Special Relationship
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Special Relationship

    S3:E7

    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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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - That's Why They Call It a Missile
    8.3/10(7 votes)

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

    S2:E8

    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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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    With the Prime Minister away at a summit in Spain, Malcolm Tucker is left at home to mind the shop. Just as Nicola Murray is about to launch her Fourth Sector Initiative to the media, the media decide that what they really want is someone to launch another leadership contest. Does Nicola have what it takes and, if she does, can Malcolm take it away from her before she does any damage?

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Election Night
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Election Night

    S4:E10

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

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Crate
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Crate

    S3:E9

    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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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Joint Session
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Joint Session

    S4:E1

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

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Data
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Data

    S4:E3

    Selina's team tries to find a scapegoat. Catherine wants to support an anti-bullying campaign.

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Andrew has transformed the pub and a party is held for what would have been Laurie's 69th birthday, but Stephen finds out some big news about Andrew.

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Vic Allen Dinner
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #21 - 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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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Shutdown
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Signals
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Nicknames
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #24 - 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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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Baseball
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Writer:Simon Blackwell

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Simon Blackwell Ratings Summary

"Rise of the Nutters" is the best rated episode written by Simon Blackwell. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/10/2007 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Spinners and Losers".