Season 5
In season five, Amy and Dan are on the ground in Nevada working on a recount, and Selina finds herself spinning her wheels in DC, as her staff continues their mission to make her seem presidential (even though she is the President) while fending off the ambitions of her charismatic Vice Presidential running mate Tom James, who in a twist of obscure constitutional procedure could end up becoming President.
Morning After
Post-election night: Selina discovers a possible road to victory. Meanwhile, Amy must figure out if she is back or not; Catherine kicks off a behind-the-scenes documentary project; Mike announces that he and Wendy are adopting a baby from China; and Dan considers a new career.
Nev-AD-a
Amy, Dan, Jonah and Richard try to win the Presidency for the President. Back in D.C., Selina brings in respected Washington fixture Bob Bradley, aka "The Eagle," and, after nudging out Tom James on the newly created Banking Task Force, meets billionaire banker Charlie Baird. Meanwhile, Mike tries to get healthy before his baby arrives; Kent investigates Sue's age; and Amy and Dan share a charged moment.
The Eagle
Selina sends a tweet and Mike must deal with the consequences. Amy feels usurped by Bob, and begins to be troubled by his behavior. At a museum gala, Gary finds himself the belle of the ball.
Mother
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.
Thanksgiving
Selina celebrates Thanksgiving in her own special way. Meanwhile, 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.
C**tgate
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. Meanwhile, Amy investigates the staff, and Catherine tries to get time with Selina to share some major news.
Congressional Ball
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.
Camp David
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.
Kissing Your Sister
Catherine and Marjorie have a fight. Mike prepares for his babies. Selina is interviewed.
Inauguration
Selina and her staff prepare for inauguration day. Mike suffers exhaustion. Catherine gets a makeover.
Avis de la communauté (2)
I love watching this while watching House of Cards. So similar in story, so different in tone. I get the feeling that real politics is a mix of the absurdity shown here and the darkness in HoC. This is also a great half hour after Game of Thrones, as it takes off the major character deaths that happen (like, every damn episode) with hilariousness. Best episodes this season were C**tgate and Camp David. The first I love because of every character's reaction to having said the old C word. And finally, Selina's reaction to hearing who did it. Then Camp David shows some great foreign relations work. Then, of course, there was the finale. Spoilers ahead. I am so glad they went the way they did. Her losing the election and going back to the bottom keeps this show the way it was created to be. If she got what she actually wanted since episode 1, then I feel like that would need to be the series finale instead. But season 6 is already happening, so going in I thought she'd win and next season wouldn't be as good. The show creator has this stuff figured out well, and I can't wait to find out what will happen next. Oh, and she totally drinks Talisker 25 in the finale. A great choice.
This is Richard T. Splett's season.