Ep 4. The Vic Allen Dinner

Selina is preparing herself to attend the Vic Allen Dinner. This Dinner proves to be highly important for Selina as it provides a ripe opportunity to gain political influence and much-needed funds. She and her team are worried about the turnout, considering that two of the most influential guests have withdrawn their attendance. Soon enough, Selina becomes aware of the fact that one of her most trusted team members, Dan, is trying to sabotage the fundraiser for his own personal gain. Meanwhile, the dinner continues to spiral out of control as various political issues ensnare it, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as the release of a CIA agent who was held up in China.

The episode kicks off with Selina trying on her dress to prepare for the fundraiser. However, she is not particularly pleased with the dress and rapidly changes into a new one, with the help of her assistant, Gary. She is, however, dealt another blow when Mike informs her that her two most important guests have pulled out of the fundraiser. As a result, the whole event's success looks bleak, and Selina is worried about being labelled as a failure.

In an attempt to reassure her, her team attempts to bring in additional guests to make up for the absence of key invitees. Different strategies are employed, ranging from kissing up to influential politicians to offering incentives in return for their attendance. Even Selena's daughter, Catherine, tries to drum up the necessary support by reaching out through social media. Catherine is in town to receive an award and to give her speech, which she is nervous about delivering.

At the event, things begin to get quite tense when it becomes clear that the opposing party has brought their own set of guests, making Selina's side quite nervous. Things take on an unexpected twist, however, when it's discovered that Dan has been secretly working with the other party to sabotage Selina's fundraising efforts. This comes as a blow to Selina and Gary, who had trusted Dan up until this point.

As the fundraiser gets underway, things only get worse when a CIA agent gets released from China, which has significant political ramifications. Selina is forced to try to deal with the situation by making a statement, which quickly turns out to be a public relations disaster. She's later called to a meeting with a highly-influential donor, who expects to gain from the situation both politically and personally.

Meanwhile, Catherine's concerns continue to escalate, as she gets closer to giving her speech. She works with her mother to refine her words and deal with her anxiety before giving an impressive speech that leaves the audience impressed. The fundraiser continues to fluctuate between disasters and incredible moments, ultimately resulting in a surprising outcome in the end.

Overall, this episode is highly charged, with a lot of moving parts. Selina Meyer and her team find themselves in hot water, dealing with issues ranging from political sabotage to significant international crises. Despite the chaos, however, they continue to attempt to salvage the evening until the last moments, leading to an unexpected and intriguing conclusion.