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The Worst Episodes of Veep

Every episode of Veep ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Veep!

Worst episode
S1E1 Fundraiser
7.22,391 votes
Best episode
S7E7 Veep
9.32,352 votes
Top season
Season 5
8.6avg
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1d 7h
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Veep Season 1 Episode 1 - Fundraiser
    7.2/10(2391 votes)

    S1:E1

    Vice President Selina Meyer and her staff - chief of staff Amy, spokesperson Mike, right-hand man Gary, and executive assistant Sue - are still finding their footing in Washington D.C. Selina decides to make the Clean Jobs Commission a pet project, but a series of missteps requires her staff to work damage control.

    Director:Armando Iannucci
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Veep Season 1 Episode 2 - Frozen Yoghurt
    7.5/10(1941 votes)

    S1:E2

    After getting good news on a clean-jobs bill, the staff brainstorm for a photo-op idea, but the trip to a local frozen-yoghurt shop is delayed by a stop in the White House Situation Room and a gastrointestinal illness that's going around.

    Director:Armando Iannucci
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Veep Season 6 Episode 1 - Omaha
    7.5/10(1172 votes)

    S6:E1

    One year after losing the presidency, Selina attempts to secure her legacy. Dan tries to ingratiate himself at his new job. Amy's brash D.C.-style personality proves too much for her new co-workers.

    Director:David Mandel
    Writer:Lew Morton

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  4. Veep Season 1 Episode 4 - Chung
    7.6/10(1673 votes)

    S1:E4

    Dan and Amy try to figure out if an Asian-American war hero-cum-governor could be a political threat to Selina. Meanwhile, Selina and Mike prep for her "Meet the Press" interview; and Gary and Amy make a startling discovery about Selina's romantic life.

    Director:Armando Iannucci
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Veep Season 2 Episode 7 - Shutdown
    7.6/10(1301 votes)

    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.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Veep Season 1 Episode 3 - Catherine
    7.7/10(1768 votes)

    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.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Veep Season 1 Episode 7 - Full Disclosure
    7.7/10(1540 votes)

    S1:E7

    The vice president's office takes some heat over a pregnancy rumor and the firing of a Secret Service agent, so Selina establishes some new ground rules about internal correspondence. Meanwhile, Dan tries to cover his boss' tracks on the clean-jobs bill; and a staffer's job may be in jeopardy.

    Director:Chris Morris
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Veep Season 1 Episode 5 - Nicknames
    7.8/10(1630 votes)

    S1:E5

    Bloggers' nicknames for Selina become her next obsession; Dan goes on a fact-finding mission after his boss is snubbed by the president; it's make-or-break time for the clean-jobs bill.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writers:Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell

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  9. Veep Season 2 Episode 1 - Midterms
    7.8/10(1462 votes)

    S2:E1

    Fresh off successful campaign appearances for midterm elections, Selina sees an opportunity to expand her role, but must first curry favor with Kent Davison, the president's icy senior strategist. Meanwhile, there are new developments in the staff's personal lives.

    Director:Chris Morris
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Veep Season 4 Episode 6 - Storms and Pancakes
    7.8/10(1154 votes)

    S4:E6

    Selina is annoyed by the press' reaction to her running mate's charm.

    Director:Chris Addison
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Veep Season 6 Episode 6 - Qatar
    7.8/10(1077 votes)

    S6:E6

    Selina visits Qatar. In D.C., Jonah gets a dinner invite. Dan gets an unexpected visit from an HR rep. Catherine and Marjorie have big news.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Steve Hely

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  12. Veep Season 6 Episode 4 - Justice
    7.8/10(1065 votes)

    S6:E4

    Selina and her team attend the funeral of a Supreme Court Justice. Amy works on securing a location for Selina's library. Dan tries to maintain his upswing with his co-host. Jonah finds an issue.

    Director:Dale Stern
    Writer:Rachel Axler

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  13. Veep Season 6 Episode 8 - Judge
    7.8/10(1059 votes)

    S6:E8

    Selina takes a trip. Meanwhile, Dan woos Jonah in order to get a coveted interview, and Amy convinces Selina to put her in charge of a very disorganized Mike.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Ted Cohen

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  14. Veep Season 2 Episode 2 - Signals
    7.9/10(1384 votes)

    S2:E2

    Selina attends a pig roast in North Carolina as part of the president's "Listen to Rural America" initiative. Dan takes up Pilates to get face time.

    Director:Chris Addison
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Veep Season 2 Episode 6 - Andrew
    7.9/10(1344 votes)

    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.

    Director:Chris Morris
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Veep Season 2 Episode 4 - The Vic Allen Dinner
    7.9/10(1338 votes)

    S2:E4

    Selina is rankled when the White House releases an unflattering photo of her. Mike and Kent bond over sailing; Jonah gets an executive parking space; Sue has a job interview. Selina takes steps to keep her staff happy as they prepare for her appearance at the Vic Allen dinner.

    Director:Chris Addison
    Writers:Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell

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  17. Veep Season 3 Episode 2 - The Choice
    7.9/10(1274 votes)

    S3:E2

    After a quick visit to their new campaign HQ, Selina and her team go on a ride-along with the Coast Guard, where they learn the president has flipped on a major issue, which makes Selina reexamine her own stance. Meanwhile, Gary questions his role with the Veep, and Jonah's new political blog causes trouble.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Veep Season 6 Episode 2 - Library
    7.9/10(1134 votes)

    S6:E2

    Selina attends the opening of President Hughes' library. Jonah gets advice on how to rise in the political ranks; Dan suffers through Jane's whims; Amy releases a negative attack ad.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writers:Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck

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  19. Veep Season 1 Episode 6 - Baseball
    8.0/10(1640 votes)

    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.

    Director:Armando Iannucci
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Veep Season 2 Episode 8 - First Response
    8.0/10(1335 votes)

    S2:E8

    After being prepped for a “puff piece” interview at the VP residence, Selina is thrown by Janet Ryland’s “gotcha” questions.

    Director:Armando Iannucci
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Veep Season 3 Episode 1 - Some New Beginnings
    8.0/10(1330 votes)

    S3:E1

    In Iowa, Selina courts possible caucus voters at a book signing for her new autobiography, while her team attends a staff wedding in D.C. As the day proceeds, she and her staff get word of a rumor that could affect the next election.

    Director:Chris Addison
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Veep Season 3 Episode 5 - Fishing
    8.0/10(1252 votes)

    S3:E5

    Selina has a secret lunch with a major strategist she may tap as her campaign manager, even as Amy and Dan are openly vying for the job. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Maddox invites the vice president to his country estate; Gary gets bad news about his shoulder; and Mike's colleagues find out he's mixing business with pleasure.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Veep Season 3 Episode 6 - Detroit
    8.0/10(1242 votes)

    S3:E6

    At an economic summit in Detroit, Selina’s staff and her family are peeved by the presence of 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.

    Director:Tim Kirkby
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Veep Season 4 Episode 3 - Data
    8.0/10(1176 votes)

    S4:E3

    Selina's team tries to find a scapegoat. Catherine wants to support an anti-bullying campaign.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Veep Season 5 Episode 5 - Thanksgiving
    8.0/10(1164 votes)

    S5:E5

    Selina celebrates Thanksgiving in her own special way. Meanwhile, Ben and Kent manage a Thanksgiving Day crisis, deploying Tom James and VP Doyle to make statements in Selina's absence. Ben sends Dan to work for Tom James.

    Director:Chris Addison
    Writers:Georgia Pritchett, Sean Gray, Will Smith

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Fundraiser" is the worst rated episode of Veep. It scored 7.2/10 from 2,391 votes. Directed by Armando Iannucci and written by Unknown, it aired on April 22, 2012. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Frozen Yoghurt".

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