BrainDead
A comic-thriller set in the world of Washington, D.C. politics that follows Laurel, a fresh-faced staffer who discovers two things: the government has stopped working, and bugs are eating the brains of congress members and Hill staffers.
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Season 1
The Insanity Principle
When Laurel Healy returns home to Washington, D.C., she has 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.
EPISODE 1 • 44m
Playing Politics
Laurel continues to investigate the death of esteemed Dr. Daudier, while bugs infect more citizens of Washington, D.C.
EPISODE 2 • 43m
Goring Oxes
When a bizarre and deadly incident takes place on live television, Agent Onofrio’s (Charlie Semine) investigation into it causes Laurel, Gustav and Rochelle to dig deeper into the bug mystery.
EPISODE 3 • 44m
Wake Up Grassroots
Laurel and Rochelle try to persuade Laurel’s friend Abby (Brooke Bloom) to get an MRI so they can uncover the real cause of the strange behavior taking over Washington, D.C.
EPISODE 4 • 44m
Back to Work
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.
EPISODE 5 • 44m
Notes Toward A Post-Reagan Theory Of Party Alliance, Tribalist, And Loyalty
Laurel and Gareth are drawn unexpectedly closer as the bug infestation continues to take over Washington, D.C.
EPISODE 6 • 43m
The Power of Euphemism
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.
EPISODE 7 • 44m
The Path to War Part One
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.
EPISODE 8 • 43m
Taking on Water
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.
EPISODE 9 • 44m
The Path to War Part Two
Laurel must work alongside an old boyfriend, Ben Valderrama (Michael Zegen), 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.
EPISODE 10 • 42m
Six Points on the New Congressional Budget
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.
EPISODE 11 • 44m
Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government
When Laurel discovers that a senate bill is not what it appears, she implores Luke to help, leading to a dramatic Senate sit-in.
EPISODE 12 • 44m
The End of All We Hold Dear
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.
EPISODE 13 • 44m