The Best Episodes Written By Tobias Lindholm

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   8.3/10(9 votes)

   #1 - The Sanctity of Private Life

   S2:E911/20/2011

   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.

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   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #2 - An Extraordinary Remark

   S2:E1011/27/2011

   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?

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   7.9/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Men Who Love Women

   S1:E510/23/2010

   The government's agenda on equal opportunities in corporate business brings pressure from the media as well as the country's most powerful businessman.

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   7.9/10(7 votes)

   #4 - State Visit

   S1:E610/31/2010

   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.

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   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #5 - What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part II)

   S2:E811/13/2011

   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?

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   7.7/10(9 votes)

   #6 - Count to 90

   S1:E210/3/2010

   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.

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   7.7/10(10 votes)

   #7 - 89,000 Children

   S2:E19/25/2011

   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?

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   7.7/10(9 votes)

   #8 - The Last Worker

   S2:E310/9/2011

   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.

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   7.6/10(9 votes)

   #9 - Plant a Tree

   S2:E510/23/2011

   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.

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    7.3/10(54 votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

    S1:E610/13/2017

    Wendy considers an offer. Holden and Bill struggle to communicate the meaning of their findings to the judicial system in the baffling Altoona case.

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    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Divide and Rule

    S1:E911/21/2010

    Allegations of corruption in connection with military spending has consequences even for the prime minister's husband, who has accepted a new job.

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    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The First Tuesday in October

    S1:E1011/28/2010

    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?

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