S05E01 Morning After - 24-Apr-16
On the day after the election Selina thinks she's found a path to victory. Meanwhile, Catherine starts making a behind-the-scenes documentary; Amy isn't sure if she's back on the team; Dan mulls a new career; and Mike and Wendy plan to adopt a baby from China.
On the day after the election Selina thinks she's found a path to victory. Meanwhile, Catherine starts making a behind-the-scenes documentary; Amy isn't sure if she's back on the team; Dan mulls a new career; and Mike and Wendy plan to adopt a baby from China.
S05E02 Nev-ah-da - 1-May-16
Amy, Dan, Jonah and Richard travel to Carson City, Nevada in an attempt to force a judicial recount of the state. Meanwhile, back in Washington D.C., Selina brings in Bob Bradley (Martin Mull), a respected Washington fixture nicknamed "The Eagle", as an advisor. Tom James has been moved aside to his role as the leader of the banking task force, and for some reason he is suddenly agreeable about everything. Selina meets billionaire banker Charlie Baird and suddenly decides he is "spongeworthy", much to the chagrin of Gary. Mike goes on a master cleanse, in an attempt to get healthy before his adopted baby arrives. However, his blood sugar dips dangerously (and humorously). Kent is fascinated by Sue's age, as he perceives she is much older than she appears. After successfully forcing a judicial recount in Nevada, Amy and Dan share a "will they or won't they" moment.
Amy, Dan, Jonah and Richard travel to Carson City, Nevada in an attempt to force a judicial recount of the state. Meanwhile, back in Washington D.C., Selina brings in Bob Bradley (Martin Mull), a respected Washington fixture nicknamed "The Eagle", as an advisor. Tom James has been moved aside to his role as the leader of the banking task force, and for some reason he is suddenly agreeable about everything. Selina meets billionaire banker Charlie Baird and suddenly decides he is "spongeworthy", much to the chagrin of Gary. Mike goes on a master cleanse, in an attempt to get healthy before his adopted baby arrives. However, his blood sugar dips dangerously (and humorously). Kent is fascinated by Sue's age, as he perceives she is much older than she appears. After successfully forcing a judicial recount in Nevada, Amy and Dan share a "will they or won't they" moment.
S05E03 The Eagle - 8-May-16
Selina continues to date Charlie Baird, however Gary seems to be getting as much attention from Charlie as Selina does. Meanwhile, thinking she was using messaging, Selina publically tweets private information to Charlie. As a cover-up, they blame Chinese hackers for the tweets. Amy goes from a general feeling of be usurped by Bob "The Eagle" Bradley to a more specific fear that he is losing it. She tries to warn Selina, but is not heard until Bob just gets up and leaves during a crucial meeting. Meanwhile, Richard stumbles upon crucial information regarding missing ballots in Nevada.
Selina continues to date Charlie Baird, however Gary seems to be getting as much attention from Charlie as Selina does. Meanwhile, thinking she was using messaging, Selina publically tweets private information to Charlie. As a cover-up, they blame Chinese hackers for the tweets. Amy goes from a general feeling of be usurped by Bob "The Eagle" Bradley to a more specific fear that he is losing it. She tries to warn Selina, but is not heard until Bob just gets up and leaves during a crucial meeting. Meanwhile, Richard stumbles upon crucial information regarding missing ballots in Nevada.
S05E04 Mother - 15-May-16
Selina rushes to the hospital while attempting to win the presidency. Amy and Dan discover the O'Brien camp has staged a fake protest, and task Jonah and Richard with organizing their own pro-POTUS demonstration. Mike and Wendy meet with a potential surrogate.
Selina rushes to the hospital while attempting to win the presidency. Amy and Dan discover the O'Brien camp has staged a fake protest, and task Jonah and Richard with organizing their own pro-POTUS demonstration. Mike and Wendy meet with a potential surrogate.
S05E05 Thanksgiving - 22-May-16
Selina celebrates Thanksgiving in her own special way. Ben and Kent manage a Thanksgiving Day crisis, deploying Tom James and VP Doyle to make statements in Selina's absence. Ben sends Dan to work for Tom James.
Selina celebrates Thanksgiving in her own special way. Ben and Kent manage a Thanksgiving Day crisis, deploying Tom James and VP Doyle to make statements in Selina's absence. Ben sends Dan to work for Tom James.
S05E06 C**tgate - 29-May-16
With the U.S. on the brink of a major financial meltdown, Selina must make an important decision. Jonah finds himself back in New Hampshire. Amy investigates the staff, and Catherine (Sarah Sutherland) tries to get time with Selina to share major news.
With the U.S. on the brink of a major financial meltdown, Selina must make an important decision. Jonah finds himself back in New Hampshire. Amy investigates the staff, and Catherine (Sarah Sutherland) tries to get time with Selina to share major news.
S05E07 Congressional Ball - 5-Jun-16
At the White House Christmas party, Selina bargains for votes in hopes of breaking the election tie. Meanwhile, the staff is preoccupied with the annual "50 Hottest D.C. Staffers" list; Mike eyes a job outside politics; and Dan helps Jonah with debate prep in New Hampshire.
At the White House Christmas party, Selina bargains for votes in hopes of breaking the election tie. Meanwhile, the staff is preoccupied with the annual "50 Hottest D.C. Staffers" list; Mike eyes a job outside politics; and Dan helps Jonah with debate prep in New Hampshire.
S05E08 Camp David - 12-Jun-16
Selina takes Catherine to a family pre-Christmas celebration at Camp David, where her team also plans to conduct secret negotiations. After a disastrous debate in New Hampshire, Amy and Dan try to make Jonah seem more human.
Selina takes Catherine to a family pre-Christmas celebration at Camp David, where her team also plans to conduct secret negotiations. After a disastrous debate in New Hampshire, Amy and Dan try to make Jonah seem more human.
S05E09 Kissing Your Sister - 19-Jun-16
Catherine showcases her documentary, as a House of Representatives vote to determine who will be President ends in an unprecedented tie.
Catherine showcases her documentary, as a House of Representatives vote to determine who will be President ends in an unprecedented tie.
S05E10 Inauguration - 26-Jun-16
Everyone is set for Tom James to become President, however a new power play installs Laura Montez as President instead. As Montez is inaugurated as President, Selina faces the fact she will never again be the President of the United States.
Everyone is set for Tom James to become President, however a new power play installs Laura Montez as President instead. As Montez is inaugurated as President, Selina faces the fact she will never again be the President of the United States.