COLLECTION · Series · 2016
BrainDead
A young fresh-faced Hill staffer gets her first job in Washington, D.C. and discovers two things: 1. The government has stopped working, and 2. alien spawn have come to earth and eaten the brains of a growing number of Congressmen and Hill staffers.
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* 7.2 (201)ComedyDramaFantasyScience FictionUnited States
Creators
Countries
United States
Studios
CBS · Scott Free Productions · King Size Productions · CBS Studios
Runtime
45 min/ep
Age rating
TV-14
ViolenceSexual ContentStrong LanguageDrug Use
Release
13/06/2016
Score
7.2 / 10 (201)
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Season 1
13 episodes · 2016
A government employee discovers that the cause of the tensions between the two political parties is a race of extraterrestrial insects eating the brains of the politicians.
Episode 1. The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century
2016-06-13 · 44 min
When Laurel Healy returns home to Washington, D.C. to work for her brother, Senator Luke Healy, on Capitol Hill, she is caught in the midst of two huge problems: the government has stopped working due to budgetary disagreements, and…
Episode 2. Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A Critique
2016-06-20 · 43 min
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…
Episode 3. Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps
2016-06-27 · 44 min
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,…
Episode 4. Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate
2016-07-11 · 44 min
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
Episode 5. Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)
2016-07-24 · 44 min
Laurel asks her brother, Luke, for his help to get the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the bugs, but he insists she first consult Dr. Joanne Alaimo, a leading entomologist, for her perspective on the invasion.…
Episode 6. Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty
2016-07-31 · 44 min
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…
Episode 7. The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics
2016-08-07 · 44 min
Laurel comes under investigation about her potential involvement with the bug infestation. Also, Gustav and Rochelle discover a unique way to communicate with those infected by the bugs.
Episode 8. The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm
2016-08-14 · 44 min
Rochelle and Gustav capture and question a man they suspect is infected by the bugs. Also, Luke and Red face off in a Senate Intelligence meeting about a potential war.
Episode 9. Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and Patched
2016-08-21 · 44 min
Senator Red Wheatus hires a special investigator to dig into the Healy family’s financial and personal history. Also, when Gareth learns some sordid details about Laurel’s romantic past, it puts a strain on their budding relationship.
Episode 10. The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes
2016-08-28 · 42 min
Laurel must work alongside an old boyfriend, Ben Valderrama, when Luke enlists her help in putting together a political documentary to support his anti-war initiative. Also, Laurel worries about the health of Luke and Germaine’s baby.
Episode 11. Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies
2016-09-04 · 44 min
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.
Episode 12. Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?
2016-09-11 · 44 min
When Laurel discovers that a senate bill is not what it appears, she implores Luke to help, leading to a dramatic Senate sit-in. Also, Red and Ella battle for control of the bug agenda, and Laurel questions whether or not she should leave…
Episode 13. The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis
2016-09-11 · 44 min
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…
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avoidparadox2
★ 7.0 / 10
A surprisingly funny show that I'd never heard of until recently. I can see why it didn't catch on though. The concept of alien bugs taking over American politics is a funny enough concept but they make it a bit more complicated than it needed to be. Plus it came out at the wrong time. American politics changed a lot around when the show came out and in many ways what is presented in the show seems oddly tame today. It's a nice bit of nostalgia though from a simpler time. There's a few really laugh out loud moments too. Tony Shalhoub steals the show. Definitely worth a watch.
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