The Best Episodes Written By Simon Blackwell

Every TV Episode Written by Simon Blackwell Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Episode 1
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Background image for Episode 7
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Background image for Episode 3
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:N/A
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  4. Background image for Episode 8
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for Episode 2
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for Episode 1
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #6 - 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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    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

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

    Director:N/A
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  8. Background image for Episode 6
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #8 - 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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    8.3/10(7 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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    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #10 - 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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    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Background image for Special Relationship
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Background image for Election Night
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Background image for Crate
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Background image for Joint Session
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Joint Session

    S4:E1

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

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  16. Background image for Episode 6
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Background image for Signals
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Background image for Data
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Data

    S4:E3

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

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  19. Background image for No Sleep
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #19 - No Sleep

    S1:E1

    The children won’t sleep – Paul and Ally thought these nights were over. Paul spends the night fighting his own anger and his children’s inability to go the f**k to sleep.

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  20. Background image for Nicknames
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Background image for The Vic Allen Dinner
    7.6/10(16 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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  22. Background image for Shutdown
    7.5/10(15 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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  23. Background image for No Matter What (2)
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - No Matter What (2)

    S4:E10

    Jackie’s health is continuing to worsen. Paul helps out a distressed Luke but finds himself in more conflict with Ally. At Baby Jay’s naming party, Ava declares her love, and Paul makes an offer that will take him and Ally back in time.

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  24. Background image for Baseball
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Background image for No Cure (1)
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - No Cure (1)

    S1:E9

    Family life is thrown off kilter as Ally spends her weekdays in Berlin and weekends in London. Paul, Luke and Ava try to muddle through without her, but the children aren’t sleeping again and it takes its toll on Paul.

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Simon Blackwell Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode written by Simon Blackwell. It scored 8.714/10 based on 7 votes. It was directed by Armando Iannucci. It aired on 10/20/2005 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 7".