About this season
After a video of him ranting about government corruption goes viral, Ukrainian teacher Vasyl Petrovych Holoborod'ko becomes a countrywide hero. This new status leads to his being elected President, but that doesn't come without its own hijinks, as he refuses the presidential privileges, determined to lead a simplistic life.
Episodes (24)
1. Episode 1
7.0Aired 16 November 2015 • 24 min
Modest teacher Vasiliy is caught on camera raging over the political situation in his country. When a pupil posts the video on Youtube, it goes viral and Vasiliy becomes President of Ukraine.
2. Episode 2
7.0Aired 16 November 2015 • 22 min
Vasily Goloborodko settles into his job as the country's newly-elected president while his family takes advantage of the situation.
3. Episode 3
8.0Aired 17 November 2015 • 24 min
Goloborodko meets his staff and prepares for the upcoming inauguration. A trio of oligarchs launches an investigation into the president’s past.
4. Episode 4
7.0Aired 17 November 2015 • 27 min
President Goloborodko struggles to learn the speech for his inauguration. Natasha's ex-boyfriend strives to reconcile their relationship.
5. Episode 5
7.0Aired 18 November 2015 • 24 min
The president refuses the luxuries available to him as the head of state. Petya makes a few expensive purchases to celebrate his son's success.
6. Episode 6
8.0Aired 18 November 2015 • 26 min
Goloborodko institutes reforms on administrative spending and upsets government officials. His parents plan a massive renovation in their apartment.
7. Episode 7
7.0Aired 19 November 2015 • 24 min
Verkhovna Rada and the Prime Minister strive to implement the new reforms. Dima visits his father and grandparents for the weekend.
8. Episode 8
8.0Aired 19 November 2015 • 24 min
Thousands of people apply for open government positions. The prime minister appoints his own candidates — but the president intervenes.
9. Episode 9
7.0Aired 23 November 2015 • 24 min
The newly appointed government officials hit roadblocks on their first day. The oligarchs plot their next move.
10. Episode 10
8.0Aired 23 November 2015 • 24 min
An embarrassing video of Nina Egorovna circulates online. A shadowy figure offers a bribe to each member of the president's team.
11. Episode 11
8.0Aired 24 November 2015 • 25 min
After paying off the bribes, the oligarchs blackmail the president. Goloborodko enlists the prime minister's help to find missing government funds.
12. Episode 12
8.0Aired 24 November 2015 • 25 min
The president initiates a government campaign to combat tax evasion. Sergey Mukhin and his assistant Oksana must learn to work together.
13. Episode 13
8.0Aired 25 November 2015 • 25 min
The tax reform yields surprising results for government officials and the president's family. Savitsky interviews Goloborodko’s old friend.
14. Episode 14
7.0Aired 25 November 2015 • 24 min
Mikhail Sanin interrogates families of government officials on suspicion of tax evasion. Sveta tries to find a job in the president's cabinet.
15. Episode 15
8.0Aired 26 November 2015 • 24 min
The president asks the Minister of Infrastructure to oversee mass road repairs. Sanin strives to muster up the courage to fire Sveta.
16. Episode 16
7.0Aired 26 November 2015 • 23 min
Mukhin prepares for a meeting with delegates from India. Goloborodko looks for a new Minister of Infrastructure to head the road repairs initiative.
17. Episode 17
8.0Aired 30 November 2015 • 23 min
Goloborodko discovers that Ukraine owes billions to the International Monetary Fund. Olga and Dmitriy take a trip to see the gold reserves.
18. Episode 18
8.0Aired 1 December 2015 • 23 min
After waking up with a hangover, Goloborodko tries to remember what happened the previous night. Mukhin and Oksana prepare to meet the king of Spain.
19. Episode 19
7.0Aired 2 December 2015 • 24 min
Goloborodko's unpopular reforms upset family members and voters. The EBRD head tracks down the president to repay a massive loan.
20. Episode 20
7.0Aired 3 December 2015 • 24 min
The voters, media and friends turn against Goloborodko. The oligarchs seize this opportunity to meet with the president and offer their support.
21. Episode 21
8.0Aired 7 December 2015 • 25 min
Anna uses her position to manipulate the president on behalf of the oligarchs. Oksana confronts Mukhin about his unprofessional behavior.
22. Episode 22
8.0Aired 8 December 2015 • 24 min
Instead of spending the day with his son, Goloborodko goes out on a date, where he runs into Olga. Mukhin realizes that he has feelings for Oksana.
23. Episode 23
8.0Aired 9 December 2015 • 24 min
On Independence Day of Ukraine, President Goloborodko and lawmakers gather on a popular talk show to promote an anti-corruption campaign.
24. Episode 24
8.0Aired 9 December 2015 • 24 min
Politicians continue to debate anti-corruption measures on national television. Goloborodko makes a shocking discovery in his office.