The essential episodes of Veep
Watch these 10 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
With the administration in full crisis mode, Selina and her staff try to cope.
- 04
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.
- 05
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.
- 06
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.
- 07
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.
- 08
At an Aspen retreat for rich donors, Selina deals with potential adversaries and allies. Amy's behavior raises Gary's suspicions.
- 09
Selina attempts to broker a meeting through Minna. Gary plans a big event.
- 10
The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish.
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