The Best Episodes Written By Armando Iannucci

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   #1 - Rise of the Nutters

   S0:E11/10/2007

   While the Minister is away, junior minister Ben Swain tries to make some headlines, but only succeeds in making a fool of himself on Newsnight. Meanwhile, everything begins to unravel for Malcolm Tucker and his team at Number 10.

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   #2 - Spinners and Losers

   S0:E27/3/2007

   When the PM resigns six months early, will Malcolm finally spin out of control?

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   #3 - Opposition Extra

   S0:E37/3/2007

   Peter Mannion's attempts at a peaceful evening are thwarted by public relations.

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   #4 - Episode 1

   S2:E110/20/2005

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

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   #5 - Episode 2

   S2:E210/27/2005

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

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   #6 - Episode 3

   S2:E311/3/2005

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

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   #7 - Is It a Good Dot?

   S2:E310/24/2022

   When the ship crosses paths with a rogue space station, Ryan and the crew jump at the opportunity to socialize, while Billie angles for help with Avenue 5’s mounting eel problem. Then, after Rav discovers the true purpose of Storm Falcon’s mission, Ryan must steer his team through a difficult moral quandary.

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   #8 - That's Why They Call It a Missile

   S2:E811/28/2022

   With the ship divided, both sides find themselves in an all-out fight to survive. Then, Ryan takes part in a shotgun wedding, and Rav reaches a personal breakthrough.

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   #9 - Episode 1

   S3:E110/24/2009

   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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    #10 - D.C.

    S2:E106/23/2013

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

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    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #11 - How It Ends: As a Starter and a Main

    S2:E410/31/2022

    Now stuck with an unsavory stowaway, Ryan and Billie lock down the ship – with potentially dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, Iris and Judd attempt to blackmail Lucas, Karen claws her way back to the top, and Frank fends off an attack.

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    #12 - Let's Play with Matches

    S2:E511/7/2022

    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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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #13 - I Love Judging People

    S2:E711/21/2022

    The crew turns to a Judd-designed ranking algorithm to deal with their latest threat. As Ryan’s rating mysteriously tanks, Billie searches for her more worthy counterpart, and Judd attempts to make amends with an estranged Iris.

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    #14 - Knowing Me, Knowing Yule with Alan Partridge

    S0:E112/29/1995

    Alan Partridge's flop Christmas special. Included: Alan tries to secure a second season of his talk show from a BBC executive; a transvestite chef cooks up innuendos; Simply Red's Mick Hucknell performs; a car salesman plays the role of Santa Claus and pitches his dealership; a righteous bell-ringer discusses morality. Also: clips of Alan's visit to a children's hospital.

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    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Tears

    S1:E86/10/2012

    In the Season 1 finale, an Ohio gubernatorial candidate balks at Selina's endorsement due to her current unpopularity, but Mike and Amy try to make the best of the vice president's emotions during their meeting. Meanwhile, Dan can't shake the clean-jobs bill debacle, especially when it could be the subject of a Congressional hearing.

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    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #16 - The Vic Allen Dinner

    S2:E45/5/2013

    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.

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    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Intoxicating Clarity

    S2:E611/14/2022

    With a "new" leader at the helm, life on deck reaches a semi-status quo – until the discovery of a mysterious blip and dissident uprising threaten to upend the passenger’s tenuous peace. Later, life imitates art as the shocking conclusion of TV’s Avenue 5 puts those aboard the real ship in peril.

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    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #18 - Nicknames

    S1:E55/20/2012

    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.

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    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Full Disclosure

    S1:E76/3/2012

    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.

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    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #20 - I'm a Hand Model

    S1:E32/2/2020

    Judd outlines the plan for a rescue mission and tasks Iris with organizing a vigil on Earth to raise the money to fund it. Rav endures a barrage of messages from the ship and handles an unruly press conference.

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    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Baseball

    S1:E65/27/2012

    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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    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Wait a Minute, Then Who Was That on the Ladder?

    S1:E42/9/2020

    With Judd worried about his reputation, Iris arranges a meet-and-greet with several passengers in his luxury suite. Frustrated by a bridge crew with no answers, Ryan and Billie bond with the engineers below deck.

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    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #23 - Catherine

    S1:E35/6/2012

    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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    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #24 - Chung

    S1:E45/13/2012

    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.

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    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #25 - No One Wants an Argument About Reality

    S2:E110/10/2022

    After five long months, the passengers of Avenue 5 eagerly await their impending return to Earth­­ while behind the scenes, Ryan and the crew struggle to find a way to reveal the much longer timeline of their journey home. Later, a disgraced Karen comes to blows with a newly famous Frank.

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