7.1
Invasion
2021
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.
The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st CenturyJun 13, 2016 · 44m · ★ 6.7When 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 mysterious bugs are eating the brains of a growing number of Congress members and Hill staffers.
Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A CritiqueJun 20, 2016 · 43m · ★ 7.4Laurel 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.
Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy StepsJun 27, 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.8When 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.
Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed ElectorateJul 11, 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.7Laurel 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
Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)Jul 24, 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.1Laurel 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. Laurel’s relationship with Anthony takes a drastic turn.
Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and LoyaltyJul 31, 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.4When 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.
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.
Mary Elizabeth WinsteadLaurel Healy
Danny PinoLuke Healy
Aaron TveitGareth Ritter
Tony ShalhoubSenator Red Wheatus
Nikki M. James
Johnny Ray GillGustav Triplett
Charlie SemineAnthony Onofrio
Jan MaxwellSenator Ella Pollack
Megan HiltyMisty Alise
Beth MaloneClaudia Monarch
Paige PattersonScarlett Pierce
Zach GrenierDean Healy
Nikiya MathisStacie Zara
Wayne DuvallSenator Andre Amarant
Lily CowlesGermaine Healy
Jack DimichDr. Lagunov
Brooke BloomAbby Summers
Stephen KunkenMatthew Maizen
Natalie GoldJules Mooser
Marcus HoDr. Dexter Wu
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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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