Veep — Season 2
The buck stops somewhere near here.
About this season
In season two, Selina tries to parlay slightly above average popularity polls into increased influence with the president and his new senior strategist Kent Davison. But just as in the first season, even the most banal decision made by Selina and her staff can have the most unexpected and far-reaching consequences.
Episodes (10)
1. Midterms
7.7Aired 14 April 2013 • 28 min
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.
2. Signals
7.8Aired 21 April 2013 • 28 min
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.
3. Hostages
7.8Aired 28 April 2013 • 28 min
As a hostage crisis in Uzbekistan heats up, Selina and Secretary of Defense General Maddox have trouble getting on the same page at their joint appearance at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico. Sue testifies at a congressional hearing on governmental efficiencies; Dan and Gary jockey for the Veep's ear.
4. The Vic Allen Dinner
7.8Aired 5 May 2013 • 29 min
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.
5. Helsinki
8.0Aired 12 May 2013 • 29 min
Selina and her staff head to Helsinki to finalize a trade agreement, but are worried whether Selina will be received warmly in Europe. Dan call Mike for advice on charming the press and Mike leans on Jonah for help. Ken and Ben argue over how to deal with new intel.
6. Andrew
7.8Aired 19 May 2013 • 28 min
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.
7. Shutdown
7.8Aired 2 June 2013 • 27 min
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.
8. First Response
7.8Aired 9 June 2013 • 28 min
After being prepped for a “puff piece” interview at the VP residence, Selina is thrown by Janet Ryland’s “gotcha” questions.
9. Running
8.1Aired 16 June 2013 • 28 min
Despite being told to limit public appearances, Selina continues her plans; Dan tries to play both sides of a rivalry.
10. D.C.
8.2Aired 23 June 2013 • 28 min
Selina and her staff try to cope when the administration goes into full crisis mode.