The WORST episodes of Veep

Every episode of Veep ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Veep!

A look into American politics, revolving around former Senator Selina Meyer who finds being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she expected and everything everyone ever warned her about.

Last Updated: 9/26/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
Fundraiser
star
7.21
3215 votes

#1 - Fundraiser

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/2012

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.

Directors: Armando Iannucci
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Frozen Yoghurt
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7.35
2292 votes

#2 - Frozen Yoghurt

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/29/2012

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.

Directors: Armando Iannucci
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Judge
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7.54
1121 votes

#3 - Judge

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/11/2017

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

Writer: Ted Cohen
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Storms and Pancakes
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7.55
1198 votes

#4 - Storms and Pancakes

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2015

On the campaign trail, Selina is annoyed by press reaction to her running mate’s effortless charm and decides to attend a pancake-brunch fundraiser without any of her team on hand to help. When news arrives that a major hurricane is about to hit North Carolina, it looks like it could be good news for her image. In D.C., Amy tries to adjust to her new post-White House life, and Jonah gets bizarrely ambushed at what he thinks is a job interview.

Directors: Chris Addison
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Catherine
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7.56
2067 votes

#5 - Catherine

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/2012

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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Chung
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7.56
1773 votes

#6 - Chung

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/13/2012

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.

Directors: Armando Iannucci
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Tehran
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7.57
1210 votes

#7 - Tehran

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/3/2015

As part of her Middle East peace-talks tour, President Meyer makes an historic trip to Iran, where an American reporter is being detained. In D.C., Dan is wooed by lobbyist Sidney Purcell, while VP Doyle stands in for the president at a Rainbow Jersey event with a gay NBA star. Meanwhile, Kent’s polling and Jonah’s big mouth may cause trouble for Selina.

Directors: Becky Martin
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Chicklet
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7.59
1197 votes

#8 - Chicklet

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/14/2017

Selina settles on a location for her library. Dan gets a gossip column. Mike helps Selina with her book. Jonah tries to nail down a big donation. Gary manages a minor crisis at Madame Tussauds.

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East Wing
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7.61
1201 votes

#9 - East Wing

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2015

The president’s staff prepares for her state visit with the Israeli prime minister. Mike tries out a new look for his more visible role. Teddy does Jonah a favor, while continuing to invade his personal space. Stuck in traffic with Richard, Amy learns via FaceTime that Selina is bringing in a new director of communications. Gary goes overboard while planning the state dinner for the Israeli delegation, and a painting in the White House comes into the spotlight.

Directors: Stephanie Laing
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Full Disclosure
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7.61
1582 votes

#10 - Full Disclosure

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/3/2012

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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Omaha
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7.61
1347 votes

#11 - Omaha

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2017

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.

Directors: David Mandel
Writer: Lewis Morton
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Shutdown
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7.62
1344 votes

#12 - Shutdown

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/2/2013

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.

Directors: Becky Martin
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B/ill
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7.63
1163 votes

#13 - B/ill

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/31/2015

With the Families First Bill growing increasingly toxic, Gary sets up a clandestine meeting with Dan and Amy to persuade them to lobby against it. Meanwhile, Selina attempts to keep working while ill in bed with the flu. As the vote on Families First draws near, her staff works to ensure the deciding vote will go in their favor, as it becomes clear that victory or defeat lies in the hands of just one congressman.

Directors: Becky Martin
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First Response
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7.64
1303 votes

#14 - First Response

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/9/2013

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

Directors: Armando Iannucci
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Nicknames
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7.64
1797 votes

#15 - Nicknames

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/2012

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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Blurb
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7.68
1124 votes

#16 - Blurb

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2017

Selina works on her book as her staff prepare for the ceremony to unveil her portrait. Jonah tries to weasel his way onto the guest list. Dan struggles to solve his on-screen chemistry problem.

Directors: Morgan Sackett
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star
7.69
617 votes

#17 - Discovery Weekend

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2019

At an Aspen retreat for rich donors, Selina deals with potential adversaries and allies. Amy's behavior raises Gary's suspicions.

Directors: Dale Stern
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Justice
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7.69
1217 votes

#18 - Justice

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2017

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 Jane, his co-host. Jonah finds an issue.

Directors: Dale Stern
Writer: Rachel Axler
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Library
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7.69
1229 votes

#19 - Library

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/23/2017

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 an attack ad.

Directors: Craig Zisk
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Midterms
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7.69
1596 votes

#20 - Midterms

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2013

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.

Writer: Will Smith
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Baseball
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7.69
1665 votes

#21 - Baseball

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/27/2012

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.

Directors: Armando Iannucci
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Qatar
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7.70
1179 votes

#22 - Qatar

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/21/2017

Selina takes a trip to Qatar; Jonah gets a dinner invitation. Dan has an unexpected visit from an HR rep. Catherine and Marjorie have big news to share.

Directors: Becky Martin
Writer: Steve Hely
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Signals
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7.71
1504 votes

#23 - Signals

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2013

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.

Directors: Chris Addison
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Mommy Meyer
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7.71
1186 votes

#24 - Mommy Meyer

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/24/2015

A dramatic incident in the White House leaves the president shaken, while at a Q&A, Tom James speaks out and makes her day even worse. As Mike tries to sell the press on Selina’s Families First bill, Sue and Gary prepare for the president’s White House dinner with old friends. Jonah and Richard inadvertently reveal a terrible secret, while Dan and Amy find themselves at a lobbying event for the concrete industry.

Directors: Becky Martin
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The Choice
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7.72
1455 votes

#25 - The Choice

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2014

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.

Directors: Becky Martin
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