Ep 4. South Carolina

It is the seventh and final season of the popular political satire show, Veep. The fourth episode, titled South Carolina, follows the continuing political drama of Selina Meyer, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and her team as they campaign for the presidential nomination in the primary race.

In the previous episode, Selina tries to gather financial support for her campaign. It is a continuous struggle for her as she battles with other nominees for the same purpose. Meanwhile, her loyal assistant Gary (Tony Hale) is facing obstacles of his own by dealing with chronic health issues.

Now, in the fourth episode, we find Selina Meyer and her campaign team traveling to South Carolina to participate in a debate with other presidential candidates. As the primary race heats up, Selina faces tough competition from her opponent, Senator Tom James (Hugh Laurie) and begins to feel the pressure mounting.

The episode follows Selina’s desperation as she tries to come up with a debate strategy and win the hearts and votes of the Southern state. The debate takes on a chaotic tone with each candidate taking jabs at one another, proving to be both comic and contentious.

In addition to her debate performance, Selina is also plagued by image issues. Her campaign team works hard to correct a falsified image that is posted on Twitter, showing Selina in an unflattering light. This damages her reputation and she struggles to keep her composure while attempting to maintain her political persona.

Meanwhile, Amy (Anna Chlumsky), Selina’s former campaign manager, tries to reconcile with Dan (Reid Scott), her former co-worker, and makes a shock announcement about her own career aspirations.

The episode also sees the continuation of Gary’s personal struggles. Despite Selina’s constant demands on him, he tries to seek medical care for his recurring nosebleeds. The scenes between Gary and his nurse are both touching and lighthearted, providing a break from the political tension.

As the episode progresses, Selina continues to face the pressure of the campaign race and decides to up the ante by taking on a risky move to prove herself as a viable candidate. The plot takes on more twists and turns, leading up to a shocking ending that leaves viewers wondering what will happen next.

Overall, episode four of Veep season seven, titled South Carolina, maintains the high quality of humor and wit that the series is known for. It showcases the political satire at its finest, as it pokes fun at the intense and cutthroat world of politics. The episode is both entertaining and thought-provoking, providing a fitting send-off to the Veep series.