Veep (2012)

Season 2

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.

Released April 22, 2012 Episode 28 min 16+

Genres: Comedy

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Watch Providers: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max

Production Companies: HBO, Dundee Productions

Network: HBO

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb 557

8.4

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Armando Iannucci
Director

Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Selina Meyer

Anna Chlumsky
Amy Brookheimer

Tony Hale
Gary Walsh

Reid Scott
Dan Egan

Timothy Simons
Jonah Ryan

Matt Walsh
Mike McLintock

Kevin Dunn
Ben Cafferty

Gary Cole
Kent Davison

7.7

S2E1 - Midterms

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.

April 14, 2013, midnight

7.8

S2E2 - Signals

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.

April 21, 2013, midnight

7.8

S2E3 - Hostages

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.

April 28, 2013, midnight

7.9

S2E4 - The Vic Allen Dinner

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.

May 5, 2013, midnight

8.0

S2E5 - Helsinki

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.

May 12, 2013, midnight

7.9

S2E6 - Andrew

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.

May 19, 2013, midnight

7.9

S2E7 - Shutdown

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.

June 2, 2013, midnight