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S1 : E1• The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century

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7.3

20161080P HD

BrainDead— The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century

Overview

A young fresh-faced Hill staffer gets her first job in Washington, D.C. and discovers two things: 1. The government has stopped working, and 2. alien spawn have come to earth and eaten the brains of a growing number of Congressmen and Hill staffers.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Comedy

Current EpisodeSeason 1 • Episode 1Aired: 2016-06-1344 min

6.7

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

When Laurel Healy returns home to Washington, D.C. to work for her brother, Senator Luke Healy, on Capitol Hill, she is caught in the midst of two huge problems: the government has stopped working due to budgetary disagreements, and mysterious bugs are eating the brains of a growing number of Congress members and Hill staffers.

Series Information & Specs

Production credits, broadcasting networks, financials, and language tracks

Status

Canceled

First Air Date

2016-06-13

Seasons & Episodes

1 Seasons • 13 Eps

TMDB Score

7.3 / 10

(210 votes)

Original Language

Original Network

CBS

Quality / Stream

1080P HD • Dolby Audio

Created By

Michelle King, Robert King

Studios & Production

Scott Free Productions, King Size Productions, CBS Studios

Featured Cast

8 Actors Credited

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Laurel Healy

Danny Pino

Luke Healy

Aaron Tveit

Gareth Ritter

Tony Shalhoub

Senator Red Wheatus

Nikki M. James

Rochelle Daudier

Johnny Ray Gill

Gustav Triplett

Charlie Semine

Anthony Onofrio

Jan Maxwell

Senator Ella Pollack

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EPISODES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BrainDead— The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century

Overview

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

Series Information & Specs

Featured Cast

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Danny Pino

Aaron Tveit

Tony Shalhoub

Nikki M. James

Johnny Ray Gill

Charlie Semine

Jan Maxwell

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EPISODES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BrainDead— The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century

Overview

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

Series Information & Specs

Featured Cast

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Danny Pino

Aaron Tveit

Tony Shalhoub

Nikki M. James

Johnny Ray Gill

Charlie Semine

Jan Maxwell