The Best Episodes Written By Tony Roche

Every TV Episode Written by Tony Roche Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Episode 5
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

    Missing info
    S3:E5

    After weeks of trading bitter blows in the press, DoSAC minister Nicola Murray MP and her shadow Peter Mannion MP are invited onto BBC Radio 5Live for a debate on Richard Bacon's late-night phone-in programme. Director of communications Malcolm Tucker and opposition PR guru Stewart Pearson decide to listen in the comfort of their respective offices, but when some breaking news threatens to make things difficult for the politicians, the programme quickly turns into a phone-in like no other. Malcolm and Stewart are left no choice but to start getting their people over to the studios.

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    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    Missing info
    S3:E3

    Nicola Murray is stuck in an Eastbourne hotel bedroom with nothing but a laptop, a printer and a tiny kettle while she and Olly try to finish her speech for the annual party conference. It's not going well. But Glenn has brought in his secret weapon - Julie Price, tragic widow, people's champion and regional photo opportunity. Is this the breakthrough they need, or the start of a tug-of-Julie with Malcolm Tucker?

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  3. Background image for Episode 1
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

    Missing info
    S2:E1

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

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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Episode 7

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    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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    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Retired Janitors of Idaho

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    S3:E5

    Kendall and the Waystar team find themselves working together at the annual shareholders’ meeting, where Logan’s health takes a turn.

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    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Tony Roche
  6. Background image for Episode 2
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

    Missing info
    S2:E2

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

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    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

    Missing info
    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. Background image for Too Much Birthday
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Too Much Birthday

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    S3:E7

    At Kendall’s lavish birthday bash, Shiv and Roman try to arrange a meeting with Lukas Matsson, a tech mogul who recently snubbed Logan.

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    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Episode 2

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    S1:E2

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tony Roche
  10. Background image for Hunting
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Hunting

    Missing info
    S2:E3

    Logan informs his management team of his plan to make another attempt to acquire a rival media company. Greg worries his meeting with a Logan biographer puts his standing with the family at risk. Connor's presidential announcement irritates Logan.

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    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writer:Tony Roche
  11. Background image for Episode 3
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    Missing info
    S2:E3

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

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  12. Background image for Debate
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Debate

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    S3:E8

    Selina and the staff prep for her debate with George Maddox, Danny Chung, congressman Owen Pierce and Joe Thornhill, a major-league baseball manager who recently entered the race. Dan returns with a rosier outlook. Wendy, Mike's wife, arrives to do a style piece on Selina, but eyes a bigger story involving Ray.

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  13. Background image for New Hampshire
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #13 - New Hampshire

    Missing info
    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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    Director:Chris Addison
    Writer:Tony Roche
  14. Background image for Special Relationship
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Special Relationship

    Missing info
    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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    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Tony Roche
  15. Background image for Election Night
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Election Night

    Missing info
    S4:E10

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

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    Director:Chris Addison
    Writer:Tony Roche
  16. Background image for D.C.
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #16 - D.C.

    Missing info
    S2:E10

    Selina and her staff try to cope when the administration goes into full crisis mode.

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    Director:Tim Kirkby
    Writer:Tony Roche
  17. Background image for Let's Play with Matches
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Let's Play with Matches

    Missing info
    S2:E5

    After a failed revolt, the passengers put the ship’s leadership to a vote, bringing forth a pack of unlikely candidates. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the Office of the Other President proposes a plan that could spell doom for Avenue 5.

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    Director:Annie Griffin
    Writer:Tony Roche
  18. Background image for B/ill
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #18 - B/ill

    Missing info
    S4:E8

    Gary sets up a secret meeting with Dan and Amy to persuade them to lobby against Selina's bill.

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    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Tony Roche
  19. Background image for Rehearsal
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Rehearsal

    Missing info
    S4:E2

    After Shiv discovers that Tom is following Logan’s playbook, she, Kendall, and Roman consider backing Sandi and Stewy’s aggressive play on the Matsson deal. Meanwhile, Logan gives an impromptu pep talk to the ATN newsroom… and outsources a tricky conversation with Kerry. Later, Connor tries to make the most of his rehearsal dinner when Willa goes AWOL.

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    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Tony Roche
  20. Background image for Andrew
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Andrew

    Missing info
    S2:E6

    Catherine's 21st birthday party becomes a forum for Selina's budget negotiation with the majority leader, but Amy and Gary are more worried how Selina will handle seeing her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Mike discusses Selina's role in the Uzbek hostage crisis with the press.

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    Director:Chris Morris
    Writer:Tony Roche
  21. Background image for Sh*t Show at the F**k Factory
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    #21 - Sh*t Show at the F**k Factory

    Missing info
    S1:E2

    Logan's incapacitation sets off a heated succession debate among his children, as the Board rushes to inform the media about leadership contingencies before the stock market opens. Greg is tasked to retrieve some important items from the Roy apartment. Kendall makes an impassioned final plea to keep Waystar/Royco in the family, and receives some sobering news.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Tony Roche
  22. Background image for Shutdown
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Shutdown

    Missing info
    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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    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Tony Roche
  23. Background image for Baseball
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Baseball

    Missing info
    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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  24. Background image for Catherine
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Catherine

    Missing info
    S1:E3

    Selina celebrates 20 years in Washington, D.C., but tries to keep a low profile after a newspaper article paints her as a diva and rumors float about her feud with the first lady. Meanwhile, Selina’s college-age daughter arrives for a visit, and is surprised that her mother is looking for a dog but appalled by her reaction to “Selina” being on the list of names for hurricanes.

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  25. Background image for Tehran
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Tehran

    Missing info
    S4:E4

    President Meyer travels to Iran, where an American reporter is being detained.

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    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Tony Roche

Tony Roche Ratings Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode written by Tony Roche. It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by Armando Iannucci. It aired on 11/21/2009 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 3".