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S1 · E1Decency in the Middle 2010-09-26 · 60 min＋

Three days before an election, party leader Birgitte Nyborg shakes up her campaign by denouncing her closest ally, sensitive information about the prime minister's shopping expenses lands in the wrong hands, and the rising star of the evening news is shaken by an unexpected death.

S1 · E2Count to 90 2010-10-03 · 60 min＋

After a successful election, Birgitte Nyborg looks set to become Denmark's first female prime minister, but allies and opponents do their best to block her way.

S1 · E3The Art of the Possible 2010-10-10 · 60 min＋

A few months into her term the new prime minister faces her first political crisis, and journalist Katrine Fønsmark considers how to deal with her unexpected pregnancy.

S1 · E4100 Days 2010-10-17 · 60 min＋

The revelation of an American prisoner transport in Greenland causes scandal upon the new government's first one hundred days in office.

S1 · E5Men Who Love Women 2010-10-23 · 60 min＋

The government's agenda on equal opportunities in corporate business brings pressure from the media as well as the country's most powerful businessman.

S1 · E6State Visit 2010-10-31 · 60 min＋

An official visit by the president of a former Soviet republic makes headlines when the president demands the arrest of a prominent political activist visiting Denmark at the same time.

S1 · E7See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil 2010-11-07 · 60 min＋

The discovery of illegal surveillance of a left-wing party brings into question the prime minister's friendship with the party's spokeswoman as well as her faith in her own minister of justice.

S1 · E8The Silly Season 2010-11-14 · 60 min＋

While the prime minister tries to take a family vacation, the publication of a tell-all by a former politician puts spin doctor Kasper Juul on the edge.

S1 · E9Divide and Rule 2010-11-21 · 60 min＋

Allegations of corruption in connection with military spending has consequences even for the prime minister's husband, who has accepted a new job.

S1 · E10The First Tuesday in October 2010-11-28 · 60 min＋

A year after taking office, the prime minister's approval ratings are low, her government is in internal conflict, and her marriage is hanging by a thread. As she prepares for another year in parliament, what can be saved?

S2 · E189,000 Children 2011-09-25 · 59 min＋

A year has passed since we last saw Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg. In the season opener, Birgitte is visiting soldiers stationed in Afghanistan when their encampment is attacked, and several soldiers are killed. Now she must choose: send the troops home or stage a counterattack?

S2 · E2In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream 2011-10-02 · 57 min＋

Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg must appoint a new EU Commissioner. Sejro would seem the obvious choice, but Birgitte is surprised when he not only turns down the post but sees it as a personal slight. Who can she appoint?

S2 · E3The Last Worker 2011-10-09 · 58 min＋

The coalition government is preparing to introduce a new reform package - "A Common Future". But attempts to get agreement on the reforms causes Labour leader Bjørn Marrot serious problems - in the media and within his own party.

S2 · E4Battle Ready 2011-10-16 · 59 min＋

Troels Höxenhaven exploits the hijack of a Danish ship by Somali pirates to try and raise his profile. However, compromising photos of Höxenhaven turn up at the Ekspres.

S2 · E5Plant a Tree 2011-10-23 · 60 min＋

Birgitte Nyborg is about to negotiate the environmental element of the new reform package, but she must face the reality of parties unwilling to compromise. Kasper convinces her that underhanded tactics can help win her a majority for the reform. Meanwhile, Katrine receives an unusual job offer that tests her personal beliefs. And at home, Birgitte's children are clearly affected by their mother's stress; Laura in particular.

S2 · E6Them and Us 2011-10-30 · 58 min＋

Kasper's past returns to haunt him as he clears out his parents former home, whilst the Freedom Party suggest lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12. A move that reveals fundamental differences in the coalition parties.

S2 · E7What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part I) 2011-11-06 · 58 min＋

Birgitte's government is losing steam -- internal differences are growing and only compromise legislation is being passed. Just as opinion polls indicate Birgitte may lose the next election, financier Joachim Crohne emerges with an idea that could save her political career. But can his motives be trusted? Meanwhile, Kasper and Katrine are growing close again, but their jobs are at odds: Katrine's role is to uncover secrets, while Kasper's is to conceal them.

S2 · E8What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part II) 2011-11-13 · 58 min＋

The eyes of the world are on Copenhagen and Birgitte Nyborg as peace talks draw near between North and South Kharun. Everyone has been working around the clock, and although Kasper is now living with Katrine, they rarely see each other. When Birgitte realizes Denmark is only a small piece in a major international power game, her negotiation skills are put to the test. Can she end the bloody civil war?

S2 · E9The Sanctity of Private Life 2011-11-20 · 59 min＋

Laura's illness has worsened over the past few months, and Birgitte now feels terrible about failing to recognize it. When Laura's psychiatrist suggests admitting her to a private psychiatric hospital, Birgitte and Phillip immediately agree. This move becomes problematic when Birgitte's own tax reforms force her to pay out of pocket for the hospital cost. At home, Birgitte and Phillip are rediscovering some of their lost love, despite Philip's continued relationship with Cecilie.

S2 · E10An Extraordinary Remark 2011-11-27 · 58 min＋

In the season finale, Birgitte is on a month leave from her post as prime minister to focus on family, and Hans-Christian Thorsen, Labor Party chairman, has positioned himself to be her possible successor. Birgitte is torn about whether or not she will return to work. Meanwhile, as Kasper and Katrine hunt for apartments together, their plan is derailed by an argument about the possibility of having children. Will one of them relent?

S3 · E1A Child of Denmark 2013-01-01 · 57 min＋

Two and half years later, Birgitte is traveling the world out of politics when suddenly the changing Moderate Party makes her want to return. The problem is, Krause, whom she sent away to EU, is the leader of the party now, and does not want her back. Sojro however tells Birgitte to oust Krause as a leader. Birgitte hires Kathrine to help her, and they try to get the votes together so Birgitte could once again become the leader of the Moderate Party.

S3 · E2The Land is Built on Law 2013-01-06 · 59 min＋

Birgitte is keeping her plan to herself initially, but one by one she involves people. While some are enthusiastic, Sejro does not take the news well, even calling Birgitte a traitor. Meanwhile, Kathrine is struggling with the role of being a (working) mother.