BrainDead

S01E03

Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps

When a bizarre and deadly incident takes place on live television, Agent Onofrio's investigation into it causes Laurel, Gustav and Rochelle to dig deeper into the bug mystery. Luke attempts to cover up his affair with his Chief of Staff, Scarlett, before his opponent for the minority whip position, Senator Ella Poundstone, can make it public.

• Directed by Jim McKay
• Written by Jonathan Tolins

S01E04

Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate

Laurel and Rochelle try to persuade Laurel’s friend Abby to get an MRI so they can uncover the real cause of the strange behavior taking over Washington, D.C. Luke attempts to reopen the government through a secret deal with the Republicans

• Directed by Allan Arkush
• Written by Peter Parnell

S01E13

The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis

Laurel discovers the secret to driving the bugs out of a person's brain and tests the tactic on her father. Armed with new knowledge, Laurel and Gareth attempt to expel the Queen bug out of Red's head once and for all. Laurel and Gareth progress in their romantic relationship.

• Directed by Robert King
• Written by Jacquelyn Reingold, Jonathan Tolins

S01E06

Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty

When Laurel is infected by the bugs, Gustav and Rochelle work quickly to figure out if there is any way to save her. When the Centers for Disease Control has its funding temporarily cut, Luke attempts to reach a compromise to have the money reinstated, but Red’s political machinations undermine him at every turn.

• Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye
• Written by Aurin Squire

S01E02

Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A Critique

Laurel continues to investigate the death of esteemed Dr. Daudier, while bugs infect more citizens of Washington, D.C. Rochelle Daudier, the deceased doctor’s daughter and Gustav Triplette, an eccentric genius, both encounter the bugs separately and begin to question exactly what is happening.

• Directed by Jim McKay
• Written by Lawrence Kaplow

S01E11

Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies

Luke and Laurel rush to uncover Red's secret agenda, which is buried in a massive new budget bill. Also, Gareth inadvertently witnesses an unsettling bug encounter in Red's office.

• Directed by Brooke Kennedy
• Written by Jacquelyn Reingold, Jonathan Tolins

S01E12

Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?

• Directed by Félix Alcalá
• Written by Lawrence Kaplow

S01E13

The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis

• Directed by Robert King
• Written by Jacquelyn Reingold, Jonathan Tolins

S01E11

Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies

• Directed by Brooke Kennedy
• Written by Jacquelyn Reingold, Jonathan Tolins

S01E10

The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes

• Directed by Félix Alcalá
• Written by Lawrence Kaplow

S01E09

Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and Patched

• Directed by Ron Underwood
• Written by Aurin Squire, Jonathan Tolins

S01E08

The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm

• Directed by Brooke Kennedy
• Written by Peter Parnell