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BrainDead

Season 1 Episode 5: Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)

Laurel seeks her brother Luke's advice in convincing the CDC to investigate the bug infestation, and he suggests consulting renowned entomologist Dr. Joanne Alaimo to gain valuable insights on the invasion.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century

1. The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century

Aired: Jun 13, 2016

Laurel teams up with her brother, Senator Luke Healy, in Washington, D.C., on...

Episode 2 Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown - A Critique

2. Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown - A Critique

Aired: Jun 20, 2016

The bug infestation continues to spread as Laurel investigates the mysterious...

Episode 3 Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps

3. Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps

Aired: Jun 27, 2016

The search for answers surrounding a disturbing on-air event accelerates, ent...

Episode 4 Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate

4. Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate

Aired: Jul 11, 2016

The next episode will feature Laurel and Rochelle convincing Abby to undergo ...

Episode 5 Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)

5. Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)

Aired: Jul 24, 2016

Laurel seeks her brother Luke's advice in convincing the CDC to investigate t...

Episode 6 Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty: Past as Prologue

6. Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty: Past as Prologue

Aired: Jul 31, 2016

Luke struggles to revive funding for the Center for Disease Control, outsmart...

Episode 7 The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics

7. The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics

Aired: Aug 7, 2016

Laurel is under pressure as the prime suspect behind the insect outbreak, whi...

Episode 8 The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm

8. The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm

Aired: Aug 14, 2016

The next episode follows Rochelle and Gustav as they relentlessly question a ...

Episode 9 Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. Are Discovered and Patched

9. Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. Are Discovered and Patched

Aired: Aug 21, 2016

A senator's investigation into the Healy family's secrets is met with fierce ...

Episode 10 The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes

10. The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes

Aired: Aug 28, 2016

Laurel teams up with Ben Valderrama to help Luke produce a documentary showca...

Episode 11 Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies

11. Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies

Aired: Sep 4, 2016

Luke and Laurel investigate Red's motives, hidden within a large budget propo...

Episode 12 Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?

12. Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?

Aired: Sep 11, 2016

Laurel uncovers a stunning truth about a senate bill, prompting her to join f...

Episode 13 The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis

13. The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis

Aired: Sep 11, 2016

Laurel creates a technique to eliminate the mind-controlling insects and puts...

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Info about BrainDead

Current Status: Canceled

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi

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