The BEST episodes of Occupied
Every episode of Occupied ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Occupied!
In the near future, Norway is occupied by Russia on behalf of the European Union, due to the fact that the newly elected environmental friendly Norwegian government has stopped the all important oil- and gas-production in the North Sea.
#1 - December (2)
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/29/2015
In an interview with an American news channel Jesper Berg claims that the Americans is supporting the Norwegian side of the conflict. This is the opposite of what Americans asked for and they get Jesper Berg removed from the embassy.
#2 - December (1)
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/2015
Jesper Berg continues as the country's prime minister from within the US Embassy, but the Americans are not particularly thrilled about Jesper Berg's politics and offers him a ticket to Switzerland.
#4 - November
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2015
Jesper Berg understands that he is not going anywhere with the EU, and initiate police action to get the Russians out of the country. The Russian ambassador, Sidorova, warns him against continuing to expel Russians, but Jesper Berg does not care about her warnings.
#5 - February (2)
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2017
The EU interprets the deployment of the Finnish aircraft as an attack on the EU and votes on a resolution for Russia to exit Norway. They also want Anita to stand down.
#7 - May
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2015
Jesper Berg assures journalist Thomas Eriksen that the Russian presence is by no means an occupation. During a medal ceremony at Akershus Fortress May 17 a young guardsman attempts to shoot the Russian ambassador.
#11 - June
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2015
The prime minister is under pressure from Eriksen. He wants the prime minister to come with a specific date for the Russian withdrawal from Norway. Berg yields to pressure and ask the Russians about a date. The Russians, however, have one condition.
#12 - April
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2015
Europe is suffering from an energy crisis and when Norway’s new Green prime minister Jesper Berg calls a press conference to announce that he is stopping all fossil fuel production. The EU calls on Russia to invade.
#13 - October
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2015
Jesper Berg has won the referendum, but the Russian shows no signs of leaving the country. On the contrary, they have increased their military activity. The prime minister now expects the EU sets up military action to get the Russians out, but EU are reluctant to enter into a military conflict with Russia.
#15 - July
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2015
A Norwegian resistance movement that calls itself Free Norway gives the impression of wanting to use all means to get the Russians out of the country. They contact Eriksen, and demands that he writes beneficial about them - otherwise his wife's Russian friendly restaurant will be the next target.
#16 - August
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2015
There are few days to the Russians will pull out, and the preparations for them to leave the country takes place at all levels. Prime Minister Jesper Berg making plans for how to get the party up and running again, but has major challenges on several levels.
#18 - September
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2015
Norway has managed to repair the gas lines after bomb on Viksund, but the EU believes that the political landscape is too uncertain for the Russian withdrawal now. Prime Minister Berg must make a difficult decision - contrary to his own ideological convictions.
#19 - February (1)
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2017
It seems that there may be a majority in the EU in favour of a resolution to force Russia out of Norway, but for the EU to vote for the resolution, the Government of Norway must support it.
#20 - October
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2017
The Coast Guard soldiers are sentenced to one of the most severe punishments available. Meanwhile, terrorism continues and Anita wants to negotiate an amnesty with Free Norway to calm the people.
#21 - September
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2017
Russia has arrested the Coast Guard soldiers who were behind the action at Melkøya, Anita Rygg has promised that they will be handed over to Norway, but when one of the soldiers is dead, it becomes more problematic.
#23 - August
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2017
Half a year has passed since Free Norway mobilised itself and the country was on the brink of war. In order to maintain peace, the Norwegian government has had to compromise with the Russians.
