Battleground

A workplace dramedy that goes behind-the-scenes with an unruly group of campaign workers and volunteers living life on the campaign trail.

1. E1. Pilot

   Feb 14, 2012 · 22m

   The episode introduces the race for a Senate seat in Wisconsin. The campaign team for State Senator Deirdre Samuels, who is trailing in the primary polls at third place, led by Tak Davis try to get her opponents to appear in a debate with her.

2. E2. Who Is Claire Villareal?

   Feb 21, 2012 · 22m

   Samuels moves up into second place in the polls but rumors of her being a lesbian are circulated by an anonymous attack ad and a planted question at a campaign event. The campaign team gears up for a straw poll event by stealing tickets from Senator Makers's campaign. Tak engineers a logistics change to ensure Samuels's speech at the straw poll event is well received.

3. E3. Hold The Whipped Cream

   Feb 28, 2012 · 22m

   Samuels's husband George insists on holding a press conference to dispel rumors of her lesbian affair, but Tak maneuvers reporters to stay away. KJ receives an offer to become campaign manager in a race in Ohio but decides to stay on. The campaign holds a phone-bank fundraiser to raise enough money to buy ad spots on Leno. Jordan makes his stand-up comedy debut which exceeds expectations. Ben and Lindsey's budding relationship grows while Tak's marriage breaks down.

4. E4. The Comment

   Mar 6, 2012 · 22m

   Tak clashes with his team over a decision he makes when a surprising announcement from the Makers camp changes everything.

5. E5. They'll Burn Your Eyes

   Mar 13, 2012 · 22m

   When Tak gets a hold of damaging information about Congresswoman Rudy's personal life, Samuels tells him not to release it to continue to run a clean campaign. Meanwhile, while chatting with the documentary crew, Cole stumbles onto a recording of Tak and KJ from the previous night.

6. E6. Polls Close at Six

   Mar 20, 2012 · 22m

   The campaign must come up with a plan to fight misinformation being circulated by their opponents. Cole confronts KJ about their relationship.

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