- 8.5/108 votes
#1 - The Sanctity of Private Life
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2011
Laura's illness has worsened over the past few months, and Birgitte now feels terrible about failing to recognize it. When Laura's psychiatrist suggests admitting her to a private psychiatric hospital, Birgitte and Phillip immediately agree. This move becomes problematic when Birgitte's own tax reforms force her to pay out of pocket for the hospital cost. At home, Birgitte and Phillip are rediscovering some of their lost love, despite Philip's continued relationship with Cecilie.
Director: Louise Friedberg
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 8.4/108 votes
#2 - An Extraordinary Remark
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2011
In the season finale, Birgitte is on a month leave from her post as prime minister to focus on family, and Hans-Christian Thorsen, Labor Party chairman, has positioned himself to be her possible successor. Birgitte is torn about whether or not she will return to work. Meanwhile, as Kasper and Katrine hunt for apartments together, their plan is derailed by an argument about the possibility of having children. Will one of them relent?
Director: Louise Friedberg
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 8.0/107 votes
#3 - What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part II)
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2011
The eyes of the world are on Copenhagen and Birgitte Nyborg as peace talks draw near between North and South Kharun. Everyone has been working around the clock, and although Kasper is now living with Katrine, they rarely see each other. When Birgitte realizes Denmark is only a small piece in a major international power game, her negotiation skills are put to the test. Can she end the bloody civil war?
Director: Mikkel Nørgaard
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 7.9/109 votes
#4 - Men Who Love Women
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2010
The government's agenda on equal opportunities in corporate business brings pressure from the media as well as the country's most powerful businessman.
Director: Annette K. Olesen
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 7.9/107 votes
#5 - State Visit
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2010
An official visit by the president of a former Soviet republic makes headlines when the president demands the arrest of a prominent political activist visiting Denmark at the same time.
Director: Annette K. Olesen
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 7.8/109 votes
#6 - 89,000 Children
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2011
A year has passed since we last saw Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg. In the season opener, Birgitte is visiting soldiers stationed in Afghanistan when their encampment is attacked, and several soldiers are killed. Now she must choose: send the troops home or stage a counterattack?
Director: Jannik Johansen
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 7.8/108 votes
#7 - The Last Worker
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2011
The coalition government is preparing to introduce a new reform package - "A Common Future". But attempts to get agreement on the reforms causes Labour leader Bjørn Marrot serious problems - in the media and within his own party.
Director: Jesper W. Nielsen
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 7.7/109 votes
#8 - Count to 90
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2010
After a successful election, Birgitte Nyborg looks set to become Denmark's first female prime minister, but allies and opponents do their best to block her way.
Director: Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 7.6/108 votes
#9 - Plant a Tree
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2011
Birgitte Nyborg is about to negotiate the environmental element of the new reform package, but she must face the reality of parties unwilling to compromise. Kasper convinces her that underhanded tactics can help win her a majority for the reform. Meanwhile, Katrine receives an unusual job offer that tests her personal beliefs. And at home, Birgitte's children are clearly affected by their mother's stress; Laura in particular.
Director: Louise Friedberg
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 7.1/109 votes
#10 - Divide and Rule
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2010
Allegations of corruption in connection with military spending has consequences even for the prime minister's husband, who has accepted a new job.
Director: Annette K. Olesen
Writer: Tobias Lindholm
- 7.0/108 votes
#11 - The First Tuesday in October
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2010
A year after taking office, the prime minister's approval ratings are low, her government is in internal conflict, and her marriage is hanging by a thread. As she prepares for another year in parliament, what can be saved?
Director: Annette K. Olesen
Writer: Tobias Lindholm