Episodes (13)

The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century
S01E01 · The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century

Jun 13, 2016

When Laurel returns to Washington, D.C., to work for her brother, Sen. Luke Healy, she discovers that budgetary disagreements have halted the government, and mysterious bugs are consuming the brains of Congress members and Capitol Hill staffers.

Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown - A Critique
S01E02 · Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown - A Critique

Jun 20, 2016

Laurel continues her investigation of Dr. Daudier's death, while more citizens are infected by the bugs; Dr. Daudier's daughter and Gustav Triplette begin to question what is happening.

Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps
S01E03 · Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps

Jun 27, 2016

Agent Onofrio's investigation of a deadly incident on live TV causes Laurel, Gustav and Rochelle to delve deeper into the bug mystery. Luke tries to hide his affair with Scarlett.

Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate
S01E04 · Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate

Jul 11, 2016

Laurel 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. Also, 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)
S01E05 · Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)

Jul 24, 2016

Laurel 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. Also, Laurel's relationship with Anthony takes a drastic turn.

Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty: Past as Prologue
S01E06 · Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty: Past as Prologue

Jul 31, 2016

When the Center 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.

The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics
S01E07 · The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics

Aug 07, 2016

Laurel comes under investigation about her potential involvement with the bug infestation. Also, Gustav and Rochelle discover a unique way to communicate with those infected by the bugs.

The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm
S01E08 · The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm

Aug 14, 2016

Rochelle and Gustav capture and question a man they suspect is infected by the bugs. Also, Luke and Red face off in a Senate Intelligence meeting about a potential war.

Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. Are Discovered and Patched
S01E09 · Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. Are Discovered and Patched

Aug 21, 2016

Senator Red Wheatus hires a special investigator to dig into the Healy family's financial and personal history. Also, when Gareth learns some sordid details about Laurel's romantic past, it puts a strain on their budding relationship.

The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes
S01E10 · The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes

Aug 28, 2016

Laurel must work alongside an old boyfriend, Ben Valderrama, when Luke enlists her help in putting together a political documentary to support his anti-war initiative. Also, Laurel worries about the health of Luke and Germaine's baby.

Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies
S01E11 · Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies

Sep 04, 2016

Luke and Laurel rush to uncover Red's secret agenda, which is buried in a massive new budget bill. Also, Gareth inadvertently witnesses an unsettling bug encounter in Red's office.

Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?
S01E12 · Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?

Sep 11, 2016

When Laurel discovers that a senate bill is not what it appears, she implores Luke to help, leading to a dramatic Senate sit-in. Also, Red and Ella battle for control of the bug agenda, and Laurel questions whether or not she should leave Washington, D.C. for good

The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis
S01E13 · The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis

Sep 11, 2016

Laurel discovers the secret to driving the bugs out of a person's brain and tests the tactic on her father. Armed with new knowledge, Laurel and Gareth attempt to expel the Queen bug out of Red's head once and for all. Laurel and Gareth progress in their romantic relationship.

About

BrainDead Season 1 (2016) is released on Jun 13, 2016. Watch BrainDead online - the English Comedy TV series from United States. BrainDead is directed by Allan Arkush,Félix Enríquez Alcalá,Brooke Kennedy,Robert King and created by Michelle King with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Danny Pino. BrainDead is available online on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ Amazon Channel.

A young, fresh-faced Hill staffer gets her first job in Washington, D.C. to discover two things: The government has stopped working, and alien spawn have come to earth and eaten the brains of a growing number of Congressmen and Hill staffers.

As know as:

BrainDead, Мозъчна смърт, BrainDead: Alieni a Washington, ブレイン・デッド, Безмозглые

Countries:

United States

Language:

English

Stream Service:

CBS

Production Companies:

Scott Free Productions, King Size Productions, CBS Television Studios

Taglines:

What's Eating Washington?

Reviews

Brad Newsome
Sydney Morning Herald
Why does their show bring neither laughs nor scares, just the odd bit of listless splatter? And why would you bother watching this when you could be enjoying the more insightful and infinitely funnier Alpha House or Veep? Puzzlers indeed.
by rottentomatoes, Mar 28, 2018
Alison Herman
The Ringer
BrainDead has the feeling of two well-respected creative minds putting almost a decade of accumulated goodwill to use.
by rottentomatoes, Aug 14, 2017
Megan Garber
The Atlantic
BrainDead never, in its execution, gives the impression that it truly groks the political system it mocks... never blends them deftly enough to suggest the deep knowledge that is required to make satire truly scathing.
by rottentomatoes, Jul 22, 2016

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