Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Senator Selina Meyer who has just become the Vice President of the US discovered that the job is nothing like she expected.
Fresh off successful campaign appearances for midterm elections, Selina sees an opportunity to expand her role, but must first curry favour with the president's icy senior strategist Kent Davison. Meanwhile, the staff's personal lives have some new developments.
Selina attends a pig roast in North Carolina as part of the president's "Listen to Rural America" initiative. Elsewhere, Dan takes up Pilates to get face time.
As a hostage crisis in Uzbekistan heats up, Selina and Secretary of Defence General Maddox have trouble getting on the same page. Sue testifies at a Congressional hearing on governmental efficiencies, while Dan and Gary jockey for the Veep's ear.
Rankled at an unflattering White House photo release, Selina takes steps to keep her staff happy as they prepare for her appearance at the Vic Allen dinner. Elsewhere, Mike and Kent are bonding, Jonah gets an executive parking space, and Sue has a job interview.
Selina and her staff head to Helsinki to finalise a trade agreement, but are worried whether Selina will be received warmly in Europe. Dan calls Mike for advice on charming the press and Mike leans on Jonah for help. Kent and Ben argue over how to deal with new intel.
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, fields press inquiries on Selina's role in the Uzbek hostage crisis.
With D.C. in the midst of a government shutdown, Selina is forced to furlough some of her staff, whereas Danny Chung takes advantage of the shutdown. A damaging story leaks about Selina's ex-husband Andrew, and Gary and Jonah go on a run to retrieve Selina's trash.
After being prepped for a soft and easy interview at the VP residence, Selina is thrown by the interviewer's hardline approach and brutally exposing questions.
Undeterred by a message that POTUS wants Selina to limit her public appearances, the Veep continues her plans. Meanwhile, Dan attempts to play both sides of the Selina/Danny Chung rivalry.
With the administration in full crisis mode and Selina's future in doubt, the entire staff goes on a frenzied job hunt.
Vice President Selina Meyer and her staff are still finding their footing in Washington D.C. Selina decides to make the Clean Jobs Commission a pet project but a series of mishaps cause her staff to run damage control.
The Veep's office is revived by good news that her task force is likely to be green lit. With the President out of the country, Selina looks to make headway on filibuster reform and meeting with some 'normal' people.
Faced with a trumped up story of a rift between the Veep and the First Lady, Selina quells accusations that everything is about her. Gary selects candidates for the VP dog but Selina's daughter Catherine gets final say.
Dan and Amy attend a book launch for Governor Danny Chung, a charismatic Asian-American war hero, who Selina worries could be a political threat. Meanwhile, Gary and Amy discover that Selina has a lover.
Selina becomes obsessed with the nicknames given to her by bloggers and, after being snubbed from a briefing, assigns Dan to get White House intel. Later, Dan's political manoeuvring puts the Clean Jobs bill on the line.
Selina attends a healthy eating event at Camden Yards with some very grumpy fast-food execs, where she confides a secret to Amy. Mike holds a press briefing for some local news pals, save for the inquisitive Leon West.
With the Veep and her staff taking flack over a pregnancy rumour and the firing of a Secret Service Agent, Selina orders a "partial" full disclosure of all office correspondence and threatens to fire a key staffer.
Selina travels to Ohio to support Rep. Furlong but given the Veep's low approval rating he no longer wants the endorsement. The Clean Jobs bill comes back to haunt Dan in the form of a possible Congressional Hearing.
In Iowa, Selina courts possible caucus voters at a book signing for her new autobiography, while her team attends a staff wedding in D.C.,. As the day proceeds, she and her staff get word of a rumour that could affect the next election.
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. Meanwhile, Gary questions his role with the Veep, and Jonah's new political blog causes trouble.
While Selina and her staff prepare for an Annapolis event where she will announce her candidacy, Dan gets word that "Saturday Night Live" has done a not-so-flattering sketch about her.
On a fundraising trip, Selina is challenged by an anti-fracking mum and visits the campus of Clovis, a tech company with an ambitious young CEO. In D.C., Jonah makes a crude viral video of the encounter, and Dan gets an idea for a rumour he can spread against Chung.
Selina has lunch with a major strategist she may tap as her campaign manager, even as Amy and Dan are openly vying for the job. Defence Secretary Maddox invites the vice president to his country estate, and Mike's colleagues find out he's mixing business with pleasure.
At an economic summit in Detroit, Selina's staff and family are peeved by the presence of her new personal trainer. Meanwhile, Jonah and Mike negotiate a photo-op with Selina and Maddox. Catherine protects her mum from a protestor, and Selina attends a women's gun show.
In the U.K. for the 100th anniversary of WWI, Selina's staff worries about Ray's growing influence on the Veep. Dan's nerves begin to fray as Ben gets news that sends him back to D.C.,. Later, Jonah arrives in London, U.K. to spy for Team Maddox, and Amy leaks a secret.
Selina and the staff prep for her debate with George Maddox, Danny Chung, congressman Owen Pierce and Joe Thornhill, a major-league baseball manager who entered the race. Wendy, Mike's wife, arrives to do a style piece on Selina, but eyes a bigger story involving Ray.
With Thornhill ahead in the polls, Selina and her staff discuss how to make her more "folksy". In need of a job, Jonah meets with Bill Ericsson, while Selina has an interview with pretentious journalist Quincy Carter.
Three days before the New Hampshire primary, Selina and her staff juggle her multiple official obligations and campaign appearances.
Selina's staff frantically work on her first major speech as president. Gary, meanwhile, worries about limited access to Selina, whilst Amy has a meeting with ruthless political operative Bill Ericsson.
Mike tries out a new look. Teddy does Jonah a favour while continuing to invade his personal space. Amy learns about a staff shake-up. Gary goes overboard while planning the state dinner for the Israeli delegation, and a painting in the White House becomes a hot topic.
A data breach at the White House prompts a search for a scapegoat when personal details are leaked about a previously anonymous girl. Catherine takes up an anti-bullying cause, and Selina hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll.
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 Meyer at a Rainbow Jersey event with a gay NBA star.
A major internal crisis looms as Selina prepares for her party's convention. Meanwhile, Amy is annoyed by the president's new adviser, who's helping Catherine with her First Daughter speech, and Dan taps Jonah and Richard to pose as political insiders in Washington DC.
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. When news arrives that a hurricane is about to hit North Carolina, it looks like it could be good news for her image.
A dramatic incident in the White House leaves the president shaken but Tom James' comments at a Q&A make her day even worse. As Mike tries to sell the press on Selina's Families First bill, Dan and Amy find themselves at a lobbying event for the concrete industry.
With the Families First bill growing toxic, Gary sets up a meeting with Amy and Dan to urge them to lobby against it. Selina tries to keep working while ill in bed with the flu but it soon becomes clear that victory or defeat lies in the hands of just one congressman.
While Selina fields questions from the press, members of her staff testify before a congressional committee about whether the Families First vote was intentionally sabotaged - and who was really behind the data breach.
On election night, Selina and her staff find their nerves growing frayed as each state result is called.
One year after losing the presidency, Selina attempts to secure her legacy. Dan tries to ingratiate himself at his new job whereas Amy's brash D.C.-style personality proves too much for her new co-workers.
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.
Selina helps monitor the first free and democratic election in Georgia - the country, not the state – and is reunited with an old "friend". Meanwhile, Mike and Gary hide evidence of a major mishap, and Jonah and Richard have an eventful night out.
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.
Selina settles on a location for her presidential library; Dan lands in a gossip column; Mike and Selina work on her book; Jonah tries to cement a big donation; Gary manages a mini-crisis at Madame Tussauds.
Selina tries to finish her book. Selina and her staff prepare for her portrait-unveiling ceremony, while Jonah tries to weasel his way onto the guest list. Dan works on his onscreen-chemistry problem.
Selina takes a trip; Dan woos Jonah to get a coveted interview; Amy convinces Selina to put her in charge of a very disorganised Mike.
Selina's book finally arrives; Jonah has a big meeting; Dan, Ben and Kent grab a drink.
Selina and her team prepare for the long-awaited ground-breaking library; Amy seeks clarity on her role; Jonah asks Dan, Ben and Kent for help.
Selina evaluates her past and present campaigns. Jonah's personal life sparks interest among the press. Amy makes an important decision.
At an Aspen retreat for rich donors, Selina deals with potential adversaries and allies. Amy's behaviour raises Gary's suspicions.
In the run-up to the first debate, Selina makes a novel campaign proposal. Comments by Jonah create blowback. Dan and Amy take a road trip.
Selina and team head to South Carolina, where Selina seeks an endorsement from a key leader. Gary gets a long-awaited promotion, while Marjorie excels in her new role.
Selina faces increased scrutiny leading into Super Tuesday, while Amy and Jonah ramp up their anti-Selina rhetoric.
Selina attempts to broker a meeting through Minna; Gary plans a big event.
The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish.
The night after the election, Selina discovers a possible road to victory. Amy must figure out if she is back or not. Catherine kicks off a behind-the-scenes documentary project. Mike announces he and Wendy are adopting a baby from China. Dan considers a new career.
Amy, Dan, Jonah and Richard try to win the presidency for Selina. 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.
Mike must deal with the consequences of Selina's tweet. Feeling usurped by Bob, Amy begins to be troubled by his behaviour. At a museum gala, Gary finds himself the belle of the ball.
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 organising their own pro-POTUS demonstration. Mike and Wendy meet with a potential surrogate.
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.
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.
At the White House Christmas party, Selina bargains for votes in hopes of breaking the election tie. The staff are 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.
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.
Catherine and Marjorie have a fight. Mike prepares for his babies. Selina is interviewed.
Selina and her staff get ready for inauguration day. Mike suffers exhaustion, and Catherine gets a makeover.
