The BEST episodes written by Adam Price

#1 - Divide and Rule

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 9

Allegations of corruption in connection with military spending has consequences even for the prime minister's husband, who has accepted a new job.

#2 - A Child of Denmark

Borgen - Season 3 - Episode 1

Birgitte Nyborg has left politics and is now a well-paid speaker and sits on several boards. Her old friend Bent Sejro tries to persuade her to re-enter politics. Katrine Fonsmark and Kasper Juul juggle their careers and parenthood as well as their volatile relationship.

#3 - If You Never Change Your Mind

Borgen - Season 3 - Episode 8

As election day nears, Birgitte comes clean to her party about her recent performance. Meanwhile, unable to make their mark with the opposition's policies, the New Democrats try to highlight the differences between their party and the Moderates. But when Jacob Kruse steals a key policy, a mole is suspected within the party.

#4 - Sense and Sensibility

Borgen - Season 3 - Episode 9

With the general election nearing, the mudslinging begins. Can Birgitte keep both her integrity and win votes? Can TV1 win viewers with their new election debate format?

#5 - The First Tuesday in October

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 10

A year after taking office, the prime minister's approval ratings are low, her government is in internal conflict, and her marriage is hanging by a thread. As she prepares for another year in parliament, what can be saved?

#6 - The Fall

Borgen - Season 3 - Episode 7

When prime minister Lars Hesselboe calls a general election, he takes everyone by surprise. TV1 swing into action, as do the political parties. However, with Birgitte undergoing daily radiation treatment, she is already struggling to keep up with work. How long can she keep making excuses and keep her illness a secret?

#7 - Their Loss...

Borgen - Season 3 - Episode 4

Birgitte's English boyfriend falls ill after eating pork as the government are trying to relax the rules applying to Danish pig farms. Birgitte argues for protecting citizens, not the industry.

#8 - Them and Us

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 6

Just as Birgitte's new government is getting back on track after the Green Party's exit, internal strife erupts among coalition partners. This time it's from the right, as Svend Åge Madsen submits a bill to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 12 years -- an issue that splits the political system. Meanwhile, Laura is recovering from a panic attack, but Birgitte won't admit to herself that her daughter is ill.

#9 - The Sanctity of Private Life

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 9

Laura's illness has worsened over the past few months, and Birgitte now feels terrible about failing to recognize it. When Laura's psychiatrist suggests admitting her to a private psychiatric hospital, Birgitte and Phillip immediately agree. This move becomes problematic when Birgitte's own tax reforms force her to pay out of pocket for the hospital cost. At home, Birgitte and Phillip are rediscovering some of their lost love, despite Philip's continued relationship with Cecilie.

#10 - In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 2

Birgitte Nyborg must appoint a new EU-commissioner and her old mentor, Sejrø, is the obvious candidate. Seeing it as a ploy to get rid of him, Sejrø refuses Birgitte's offer, which leads to a power play with serious consequences. Meanwhile, Kasper prepares to move in with his girlfriend, Lotte, but is haunted by his history with Katrine. Katrine and Hanne have grown closer, united by daily battles with their boss at Ekspres: Michael Laugesen.

#11 - 100 Days

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 4

The revelation of an American prisoner transport in Greenland causes scandal upon the new government's first one hundred days in office.

#12 - The Land is Built on Law

Borgen - Season 3 - Episode 2

Birgitte decides to start a new party. At TV1, Torben Friis is under pressure to report less bad news.

#13 - What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (2)

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 8

The eyes of the world are on Copenhagen and Birgitte Nyborg as peace talks draw near between North and South Kharun. Everyone has been working around the clock, and although Kasper is now living with Katrine, they rarely see each other. When Birgitte realizes Denmark is only a small piece in a major international power game, her negotiation skills are put to the test. Can she end the bloody civil war?

#14 - Sons of the Past

Borgen - Season 3 - Episode 6

The New Democrats finally have enough signatures to run for Parliament but need more candidates. Birgitte suggests economics professor Soren Ravn, but not all of the candidates in the party share her enthusiasm about him as he is very left-wing, and had previously been a member of the Communist Party. When the press catch on to this, they dig up his past and put him under intense personal pressure. Meanwhile, Birgitte receives bad news from the doctor which she tries to conceal from those around here. At TV1, viewing figures are up which has pleased the management, but the newsroom staff are unhappy with the changes in the programmes. Torben is under pressure both at work and at home, but is offered sympathy from his colleague Pia.

#15 - See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 7

The discovery of illegal surveillance of a left-wing party brings into question the prime minister's friendship with the party's spokeswoman as well as her faith in her own minister of justice.

#16 - Episode 6

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 6

#17 - The Right Shade of Brown

Borgen - Season 3 - Episode 3

Chaos and confusion rule in the party rooms of the New Democrats. Chaos also rules at home as Gustav is sick, and Birgitte and the children move into a new, cheaper apartment. Birgitte has a problem with one of her hands.

#18 - Episode 5

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 5

#19 - Count to 90

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 2

After a successful election, Birgitte Nyborg looks set to become the Denmark's first female prime minister, but allies and opponents do their best to block her way.

#20 - Decency in the Middle

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 1

Three days before an election, party leader Birgitte Nyborg shakes up her campaign by denouncing her closest ally, sensitive information about the prime minister's shopping expenses lands in the wrong hands, and the rising star of the evening news is shaken by an unexpected death.

#21 - What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (1)

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 7

Birgitte's government is losing steam -- internal differences are growing and only compromise legislation is being passed. Just as opinion polls indicate Birgitte may lose the next election, financier Joachim Crohne emerges with an idea that could save her political career. But can his motives be trusted? Meanwhile, Kasper and Katrine are growing close again, but their jobs are at odds: Katrine's role is to uncover secrets, while Kasper's is to conceal them.

#22 - The Silly Season

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 8

While the prime minister tries to take a family vacation, the publication of a tell-all by a former politician puts spin doctor Kasper Juul on the edge.

#23 - Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

Borgen - Season 3 - Episode 5

There is unrest amongst the New Democrats when the sex trade is placed on the agenda. In Copenhagen, police have found three women who have been locked up and forced to have sex against their will. The case causes the political parties to discuss the need for a law prohibiting the purchase of sex in Denmark. During the negotiations on the bill, however, Birgitte requests time for reflection when she becomes in doubt about what prostitutes themselves actually want or need. This comes as a disappointment to Katrine, who supports a rapid ban. Torben's problems escalate when his boss, Alex, finds out about his affair. Katrine and Kasper work out where it all went wrong in their relationship. Birgitte wonders whether to introduce Jeremy to her children, while he has concerns for her health.

#24 - The Art of the Possible

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 3

A few months into her term the new prime minister faces her first political crisis, and journalist Katrine Fønsmark considers how to deal with her unexpected pregnancy.

#25 - Plant a Tree

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 5

Birgitte Nyborg is about to negotiate the environmental element of the new reform package, but she must face the reality of parties unwilling to compromise. Kasper convinces her that underhanded tactics can help win her a majority for the reform. Meanwhile, Katrine receives an unusual job offer that tests her personal beliefs. And at home, Birgitte's children are clearly affected by their mother's stress; Laura in particular.

#26 - An Extraordinary Remark

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 10

In the season finale, Birgitte is on a month leave from her post as prime minister to focus on family, and Hans-Christian Thorsen, Labor Party chairman, has positioned himself to be her possible successor. Birgitte is torn about whether or not she will return to work. Meanwhile, as Kasper and Katrine hunt for apartments together, their plan is derailed by an argument about the possibility of having children. Will one of them relent?

#27 - Episode 2

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 2

#28 - State Visit

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 6

An official visit by the president of a former Soviet republic makes headlines when the president demands the arrest of a prominent political activist visiting Denmark at the same time.

#29 - Episode 10

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 10

#30 - Battle Ready

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 4

After Bjørn Marrot's exit, Höxenhaven steps in as the new party leader, jumping at the opportunity to exploit the turn of events. When pirates hijack a Danish ship off Somalia's coast, Höxenhaven diverts attention from Birgitte, who badly needs a success story. Meanwhile, compromising photos of Höxenhaven turn up at the Ekspres. Laugesen wants to use them against Höxenhaven, but Katrine is skeptical.

#31 - Episode 8

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 8

#32 - Men Who Love Women

Borgen - Season 1 - Episode 5

The government's agenda on equal opportunities in corporate business brings pressure from the media as well as the country's most powerful businessman.

#33 - The Last Worker

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 3

Birgitte's government prepares to present a new reform package, which is being polished at a political seminar. But when party leader Bjørn Marrot comes under a personal media attack, Birgitte senses a rebellion brewing, and the seminar dissolves in chaos. Meanwhile, the tension grows on the homefront where Phillip has a new girlfriend. And Katrine covers the political seminar for Laugesen, but he has his own agenda on the table.

#34 - Episode 3

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 3

#35 - 89,000 Children

Borgen - Season 2 - Episode 1

A year has passed since we last saw Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg. In the season opener, Birgitte is visiting soldiers stationed in Afghanistan when their encampment is attacked, and several soldiers are killed. Now she must choose: send the troops home or stage a counterattack? Reporter Katrine Fønsmark approaches the father of one of the fallen soldiers for a story, while Kasper Juul juggles his job as the PM's spin-doctor and his new journalist girlfriend.

#36 - Episode 1

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 1

#37 - Episode 4

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 4

#38 - Episode 9

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 9

#39 - Episode 2

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 1 - Episode 2

Johannes realises that his methods don't fit with the Bishop's plans; August struggles to find a place among soldiers.

#40 - Episode 7

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 2 - Episode 7

#41 - Episode 1

Ride Upon the Storm - Season 1 - Episode 1

Johannes, the current head of the family, is headed for the absolute top as the Bishop of Copenhagen.