The Best Episodes Written By Simon Blackwell

It’s five years since we last saw the Worsleys, with Paul and Ally on the verge of splitting, and Jim and Jackie in turmoil. Things are no less dramatic now as Luke and girlfriend Maya drop a bombshell at Christmas dinner that will change everyone’s lives forever.

Director: Chris Addison

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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: Simon Blackwell

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?

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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.

Director: Ben Palmer

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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: Simon Blackwell

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

Director: Chris Addison

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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.

Director: Becky Martin

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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

Director: Chris Addison

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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?

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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.

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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.

Director: Chris Addison

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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

Director: Chris Addison

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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.

Director: Ben Palmer

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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.

Director: Chris Addison

Writer: Simon Blackwell

Luke’s condition worsens and he is admitted to a specialist pediatric unit. As Paul, Ally and their parents desperately wait for news, stress and fear cause cracks to form within the family.

Director: Chris Addison

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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

Director: N/A

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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

Director: Armando Iannucci

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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: Simon Blackwell

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

Director: Becky Martin

Writer: Simon Blackwell

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: Simon Blackwell

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: Simon Blackwell

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: Simon Blackwell