The essential episodes of Veep
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Veep — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Selina makes a offensive joke while at a fundraiser; Selina attempts to make Clean Jobs her legacy but runs into issues the the plastics and oil industry. Amy makes an error when signing Selina's name to a condolence card.
- 02
Selina discovers there are numerous not so flattering nicknames about her.
- 03
Selina attends a event to help fight obesity (the new cause the President wants her to undertake) at Camden Yards. Selina worries she may be pregnant.
- 04
With the administration in full crisis mode, Selina and her staff try to cope.
- 05
While Selina and her staff prepare for an Annapolis event where she will announce her candidacy, Dan gets word that "Saturday Night Live" has done a not-so-flattering sketch about her.
- 06
At an economic summit in Detroit, Selina's staff and her family are peeved by the presence of Ray, her new personal trainer. Meanwhile, Jonah and Mike negotiate a photo-op with Selina and Maddox. Later, Catherine protects her mom from a protestor, and Selina attends a women's gun show.
- 07
In the U.K. for the 100th anniversary of World War I, 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 to spy for Team Maddox.
- 08
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.
- 09
A data breach at the White House prompts a search for a scapegoat when personal details are leaked about a previously anonymous girl. Meanwhile, Catherine takes up an anti-bullying cause; Dan taps Jonah and Richard to buy fireworks for a campaign rally; and Selina hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll and reads a story for the kids.
- 10
Selina rushes to the hospital while attempting to win the presidency. Amy and Dan discover the O'Brien camp has staged a fake protest, and task Jonah and Richard with organizing their own pro-POTUS demonstration. Mike and Wendy meet with a potential surrogate.
- 11
Selina visits Qatar. In D.C., Jonah gets a dinner invite. Dan receives an unexpected visit from an HR rep. Catherine and Marjorie have big news.
- 12
At an Aspen retreat for rich donors, Selina deals with potential adversaries and allies. Amy's behavior raises Gary's suspicions.
- 13
Selina and team head to South Carolina, where she seeks an endorsement from a key leader. Gary gets a long-awaited promotion, while Marjorie excels in her new role.
- 14
Selina attempts to broker a meeting through Minna. Gary plans a big event.
- 15
The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish.
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