US-Vizepräsidentin Selina Meyer ist für eine weitere Amtszeit mit absurder Politik und Feuerstürmen zurück, die nur sie in dieser Comedy-Serie von HBO entfachen kann. Emmy(R)-Gewinnerin Julia Louis-Dreyfus spielt die Hauptrolle der Selina, die in Staffel 2 versucht, leicht überdurchschnittliche Popularitätsumfragen in mehr Einfluss auf den Präsidenten umzusetzen. Aber, wie schon in Staffel 1, können selbst die banalsten von Selina und ihren Mitarbeitern getroffenen Entscheidungen die unerwartetsten und weitreichendsten Konsequenzen haben. Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Matt Walsh, Reid Scott, Timothy C. Simons und Sufe Bradshaw sind in weiteren Rollen zu sehen und zu den Gaststars gehören unter anderem Gary Cole, Kevin Dunn und Jessica St. Clair.
01
Halbzeit
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.
02
Signale
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.
03
Geiseln
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.
04
Selina Dion
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.
05
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.
06
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.
07
Haushaltssperre
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.
08
Fangfragen
After being prepped for a “puff piece” interview at the VP residence, Selina is thrown by Janet Ryland’s “gotcha” questions.
09
Antritt
Despite being told to limit public appearances, Selina continues her plans; Dan tries to play both sides of a rivalry.
10
Perspektiven
Selina and her staff try to cope when the administration goes into full crisis mode.