The Spin Room

The Spin Room is an American political drama television series created by Rachel Maddow and produced by Shondaland, The Mark Gordon Company, and Horizon Studios. The series premiered on Horizon on September 24, 2022. The series stars Kerry Washington, Jon Hamm, Viola Davis, Rami Malek, and Sandra Oh as a group of political strategists who work for a controversial cable news network.
== Overview ==
The series follows the lives and careers of Lilibet Issy, Harmon Cason, Kaelea Mattie, Brannon Shaw, and Katy Yang, who are the network’s top political consultants, analysts, and correspondents. The series explores the ethical dilemmas, personal conflicts, and professional challenges that they face as they try to shape public opinion and influence the outcome of elections. The series also exposes the behind-the-scenes drama, scandals, and secrets that threaten to destroy their careers and relationships.
== Characters ==
* Lilibet Issy (Kerry Washington), the charismatic and ruthless leader of the network’s top political consulting firm. She is an expert in crisis management and media manipulation, but also struggles with her own personal demons and a complicated love life. She is having an affair with the incumbent president, Braiden Cooper (Jeff Daniels), who is running for re-election in 2024.
* Harmon Cason (Jon Hamm), the network’s star anchor and host of The Harmon Cason Show. He is a smooth-talking and charismatic journalist who has a loyal fan base and a powerful influence on the political scene. He is also a notorious womanizer and a recovering alcoholic who harbors a dark past. He is divorced from Hepsie Kirby (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a former vice president and senator who is running for president in 2024 as an independent candidate.
* Kaelea Mattie (Viola Davis), the network’s chief legal analyst and a brilliant law professor. She is a fierce advocate for justice and civil rights, but also a master manipulator who is not afraid to bend the rules or cross the line to win her cases. She is involved in a murder mystery that could ruin her career and reputation. She is represented by Carlene Elsabeth (Reese Witherspoon), a famous and successful lawyer who is her friend and ally.
* Brannon Shaw (Rami Malek), the network’s chief hacker and a genius computer programmer. He is a socially awkward and paranoid loner who suffers from dissociative identity disorder and delusions. He is also a vigilante hacker who uses his skills to expose corruption and injustice in the system. He is arrested by the FBI for his hacking activities and is offered a deal to work for them. He is also protégé and love interest of Adaeze Jaye (Zendaya), a young and talented journalist who works for the network as an intern.
* Katy Yang (Sandra Oh), the network’s chief medical correspondent and a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon. She is a competitive and ambitious doctor who has a passion for science and innovation. She is also a loyal friend and mentor to Lilibet Issy, but often clashes with her over their different approaches to politics and life. She wins the Nobel Prize in Medicine for her groundbreaking research on artificial hearts.
== Episodes ==
=== Season 1 (2022-2023) ===
The first season introduces the main characters and their roles in the network, as well as their personal and professional relationships. The season also focuses on the 2024 presidential election, in which the network plays a crucial role in shaping the public opinion and influencing the outcome. The season also features several subplots, such as Lilibet’s affair with the incumbent president, Harmon’s addiction and divorce, Kaelea’s murder case, Brannon’s hacking activities, and Katy’s medical breakthrough.
No. 	Title 	Directed by 	Written by 	Original air date 	U.S. viewers (millions)
1 	“The Pilot” 	Rachel Maddow 	Rachel Maddow 	September 24, 2022 	18.2
The show introduces the main characters and their roles in the network, as well as their personal and professional relationships. The episode also sets up the 2024 presidential election, in which the network is involved in supporting or opposing various candidates. The episode also reveals that Lilibet is having an affair with the president, Harmon is divorced from Selina, Kaelea is involved in a murder, Brannon is arrested by the FBI, and Katy is nominated for the Nobel Prize. 	The show introduces the main characters and their roles in the network, as well as their personal and professional relationships. The episode also sets up the 2024 presidential election, in which the network is involved in supporting or opposing various candidates. The episode also reveals that Lilibet is having an affair with the president, Harmon is divorced from Selina, Kaelea is involved in a murder, Brannon is arrested by the FBI, and Katy is nominated for the Nobel Prize. 	The show introduces the main characters and their roles in the network, as well as their personal and professional relationships. The episode also sets up the 2024 presidential election, in which the network is involved in supporting or opposing various candidates. The episode also reveals that Lilibet is having an affair with the president, Harmon is divorced from Selina, Kaelea is involved in a murder, Brannon is arrested by the FBI, and Katy is nominated for the Nobel Prize. 	The show introduces the main characters and their roles in the network, as well as their personal and professional relationships. The episode also sets up the 2024 presidential election, in which the network is involved in supporting or opposing various candidates. The episode also reveals that Lilibet is having an affair with the president, Harmon is divorced from Selina, Kaelea is involved in a murder, Brannon is arrested by the FBI, and Katy is nominated for the Nobel Prize. 	The show introduces the main characters and their roles in the network, as well as their personal and professional relationships. The episode also sets up the 2024 presidential election, in which the network is involved in supporting or opposing various candidates. The episode also reveals that Lilibet is having an affair with the president, Harmon is divorced from Selina, Kaelea is involved in a murder, Brannon is arrested by the FBI, and Katy is nominated for the Nobel Prize. 	The show introduces the main characters and their roles in the network, as well as their personal and professional relationships. The episode also sets up the 2024 presidential election, in which the network is involved in supporting or opposing various candidates. The episode also reveals that Lilibet is having an affair with the president, Harmon is divorced from Selina, Kaelea is involved in a murder, Brannon is arrested by the FBI, and Katy is nominated for the Nobel Prize.
2 	“The Agenda” 	Tom Verica 	Shonda Rhimes 	October 1, 2022 	15.6
The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the first presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and other candidates face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with their personal and professional problems, such as Lilibet’s guilt, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s lawsuit, Brannon’s deal, and Katy’s nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the first presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and other candidates face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with their personal and professional problems, such as Lilibet’s guilt, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s lawsuit, Brannon’s deal, and Katy’s nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the first presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and other candidates face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with their personal and professional problems, such as Lilibet’s guilt, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s lawsuit, Brannon’s deal, and Katy’s nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the first presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and other candidates face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with their personal and professional problems, such as Lilibet’s guilt, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s lawsuit, Brannon’s deal, and Katy’s nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the first presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and other candidates face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with their personal and professional problems, such as Lilibet’s guilt, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s lawsuit, Brannon’s deal, and Katy’s nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the first presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and other candidates face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with their personal and professional problems, such as Lilibet’s guilt, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s lawsuit, Brannon’s deal, and Katy’s nomination.
3 	“The Narrative” 	Michael Goi 	Mark Wilding 	October 8, 2022 	14.8
The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and control the narrative of the election, as well as how they respond to the changing dynamics and events of the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and control the narrative of the election, as well as how they respond to the changing dynamics and events of the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and control the narrative of the election, as well as how they respond to the changing dynamics and events of the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and control the narrative of the election, as well as how they respond to the changing dynamics and events of the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and control the narrative of the election, as well as how they respond to the changing dynamics and events of the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and control the narrative of the election, as well as how they respond to the changing dynamics and events of the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other.
4 	“The Scandal” 	Oliver Bokelberg 	Jenna Bans 	October 15, 2022 	14.2
The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major scandal that breaks out in the election, involving the president’s affair with Lilibet. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the scandal, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the scandal. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the scandal, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that changes the course of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major scandal that breaks out in the election, involving the president’s affair with Lilibet. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the scandal, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the scandal. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the scandal, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that changes the course of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major scandal that breaks out in the election, involving the president’s affair with Lilibet. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the scandal, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the scandal. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the scandal, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that changes the course of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major scandal that breaks out in the election, involving the president’s affair with Lilibet. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the scandal, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the scandal. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the scandal, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that changes the course of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major scandal that breaks out in the election, involving the president’s affair with Lilibet. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the scandal, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the scandal. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the scandal, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that changes the course of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major scandal that breaks out in the election, involving the president’s affair with Lilibet. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the scandal, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the scandal. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the scandal, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that changes the course of the election.
5 	“The Spin” 	Allison Liddi-Brown 	Peter Nowalk 	October 22, 2022 	13.9
The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to spin the scandal and the twist in their favor, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to salvage their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to spin the scandal and the twist in their favor, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to salvage their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to spin the scandal and the twist in their favor, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to salvage their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to spin the scandal and the twist in their favor, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to salvage their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to spin the scandal and the twist in their favor, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to salvage their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to spin the scandal and the twist in their favor, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to salvage their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions.
6 	“The Debate” 	Debbie Allen 	Zahir McGhee 	October 29, 2022 	13.7
The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the second presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and the new candidate face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the second presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and the new candidate face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the second presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and the new candidate face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the second presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and the new candidate face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the second presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and the new candidate face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the second presidential debate, in which the president, Selina, and the new candidate face off on various issues. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the debate in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the debate.
7 	“The Leak” 	Scott Foley 	Matt Byrne 	November 5, 2022 	13.4
The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major leak that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the leak, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the leak. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the leak, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the leak. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major leak that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the leak, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the leak. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the leak, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the leak. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major leak that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the leak, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the leak. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the leak, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the leak. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major leak that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the leak, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the leak. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the leak, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the leak. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major leak that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the leak, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the leak. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the leak, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the leak. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major leak that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the leak, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the leak. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the leak, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the leak.
8 	“The Crisis” 	Tony Goldwyn 	Chris Van Dusen 	November 12, 2022 	13.2
The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major crisis that threatens the security and stability of the nation, such as a terrorist attack, a natural disaster, or a war. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the crisis in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the crisis. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the crisis, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the crisis. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major crisis that threatens the security and stability of the nation, such as a terrorist attack, a natural disaster, or a war. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the crisis in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the crisis. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the crisis, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the crisis. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major crisis that threatens the security and stability of the nation, such as a terrorist attack, a natural disaster, or a war. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the crisis in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the crisis. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the crisis, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the crisis. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major crisis that threatens the security and stability of the nation, such as a terrorist attack, a natural disaster, or a war. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the crisis in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the crisis. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the crisis, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the crisis. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major crisis that threatens the security and stability of the nation, such as a terrorist attack, a natural disaster, or a war. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the crisis in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the crisis. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the crisis, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the crisis. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major crisis that threatens the security and stability of the nation, such as a terrorist attack, a natural disaster, or a war. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the crisis in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the crisis. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the crisis, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the crisis.
9 	“The Cover-Up” 	Regina King 	Raamla Mohamed 	November 19, 2022 	13.1
The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to cover up the leak and the crisis, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to protect their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the legal and ethical implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to cover up the leak and the crisis, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to protect their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the legal and ethical implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to cover up the leak and the crisis, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to protect their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the legal and ethical implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to cover up the leak and the crisis, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to protect their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the legal and ethical implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to cover up the leak and the crisis, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to protect their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the legal and ethical implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s attempts to cover up the leak and the crisis, as well as how they counter the attacks and criticisms from their rivals and opponents. The episode also shows how the main characters try to protect their careers and reputations, as well as how they deal with the legal and ethical implications of their actions.
10 	“The Fallout” 	Paul McCrane 	Severiano Canales 	December 3, 2022 	12.9
The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the leak and the crisis, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the leak and the crisis, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the leak and the crisis, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the leak and the crisis, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the leak and the crisis, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the leak and the crisis, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of their actions.
11 	“The Primary” 	Jessica Yu 	Mark Fish 	January 7, 2023 	12.8
The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the primary elections, in which the candidates compete for the nomination of their parties. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the primary elections in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the primary elections. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the primary elections, in which the candidates compete for the nomination of their parties. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the primary elections in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the primary elections. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the primary elections, in which the candidates compete for the nomination of their parties. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the primary elections in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the primary elections. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the primary elections, in which the candidates compete for the nomination of their parties. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the primary elections in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the primary elections. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the primary elections, in which the candidates compete for the nomination of their parties. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the primary elections in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the primary elections. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the primary elections, in which the candidates compete for the nomination of their parties. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the primary elections in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the primary elections.
12 	“The Endorsement” 	Eric Stoltz 	Paul William Davies 	January 14, 2023 	12.7
The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the endorsement of the candidates by influential figures and organizations, such as celebrities, media outlets, interest groups, and former presidents. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the endorsement in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the endorsement. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the endorsement, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the endorsement. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the endorsement of the candidates by influential figures and organizations, such as celebrities, media outlets, interest groups, and former presidents. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the endorsement in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the endorsement. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the endorsement, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the endorsement. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the endorsement of the candidates by influential figures and organizations, such as celebrities, media outlets, interest groups, and former presidents. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the endorsement in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the endorsement. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the endorsement, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the endorsement. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the endorsement of the candidates by influential figures and organizations, such as celebrities, media outlets, interest groups, and former presidents. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the endorsement in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the endorsement. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the endorsement, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the endorsement. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the endorsement of the candidates by influential figures and organizations, such as celebrities, media outlets, interest groups, and former presidents. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the endorsement in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the endorsement. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the endorsement, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the endorsement. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the endorsement of the candidates by influential figures and organizations, such as celebrities, media outlets, interest groups, and former presidents. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the endorsement in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the endorsement. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the endorsement, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the endorsement.
13 	“The Campaign” 	Nicole Rubio 	Ameni Rozsa 	January 21, 2023 	12.6
The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election campaign, in which the candidates travel across the country and hold rallies, speeches, and events. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the campaign in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the campaign, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the campaign. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election campaign, in which the candidates travel across the country and hold rallies, speeches, and events. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the campaign in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the campaign, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the campaign. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election campaign, in which the candidates travel across the country and hold rallies, speeches, and events. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the campaign in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the campaign, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the campaign. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election campaign, in which the candidates travel across the country and hold rallies, speeches, and events. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the campaign in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the campaign, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the campaign. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election campaign, in which the candidates travel across the country and hold rallies, speeches, and events. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the campaign in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the campaign, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the campaign. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election campaign, in which the candidates travel across the country and hold rallies, speeches, and events. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the campaign in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the campaign. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the campaign, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the campaign.
14 	“The Convention” 	Jann Turner 	Tia Napolitano 	January 28, 2023 	12.5
The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the national conventions, in which the candidates officially accept the nomination of their parties and announce their running mates. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the conventions in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the conventions. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the conventions, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the conventions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the national conventions, in which the candidates officially accept the nomination of their parties and announce their running mates. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the conventions in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the conventions. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the conventions, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the conventions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the national conventions, in which the candidates officially accept the nomination of their parties and announce their running mates. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the conventions in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the conventions. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the conventions, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the conventions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the national conventions, in which the candidates officially accept the nomination of their parties and announce their running mates. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the conventions in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the conventions. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the conventions, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the conventions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the national conventions, in which the candidates officially accept the nomination of their parties and announce their running mates. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the conventions in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the conventions. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the conventions, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the conventions. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the national conventions, in which the candidates officially accept the nomination of their parties and announce their running mates. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the conventions in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the conventions. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the conventions, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the conventions.
15 	“The Nomination” 	Kevin McKidd 	Austin Guzman 	February 4, 2023 	12.4
The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the nomination of the candidates and their running mates, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the nomination of the candidates and their running mates, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the nomination of the candidates and their running mates, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the nomination of the candidates and their running mates, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the nomination of the candidates and their running mates, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the nomination. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the nomination of the candidates and their running mates, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the election. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the nomination.
16 	“The Strategy” 	Chandra Wilson 	Michelle Lirtzman 	February 11, 2023 	12.3
The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and execute the strategy of the election, as well as how they respond to the polls, the media, and the public. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and execute the strategy of the election, as well as how they respond to the polls, the media, and the public. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and execute the strategy of the election, as well as how they respond to the polls, the media, and the public. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and execute the strategy of the election, as well as how they respond to the polls, the media, and the public. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and execute the strategy of the election, as well as how they respond to the polls, the media, and the public. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other. 	The episode focuses on the network’s efforts to create and execute the strategy of the election, as well as how they respond to the polls, the media, and the public. The episode also shows how the main characters try to balance their work and their personal lives, as well as how they interact and clash with each other.
17 	“The Attack” 	Rob Corn 	Alison Schapker 	February 18, 2023 	12.2
The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major attack that threatens the security and stability of the nation. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major attack that threatens the security and stability of the nation. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major attack that threatens the security and stability of the nation. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major attack that threatens the security and stability of the nation. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major attack that threatens the security and stability of the nation. 	The episode focuses on the network’s response to a major attack that threatens the security and stability of the nation.
18 	“The Investigation” 	Jeannot Szwarc 	Erika Green Swafford 	February 25, 2023 	12.1
The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major investigation that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the investigation, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the investigation. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the investigation, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the investigation.	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major investigation that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the investigation, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the investigation. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the investigation, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the investigation.	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major investigation that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the investigation, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the investigation. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the investigation, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the investigation.	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major investigation that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the investigation, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the investigation. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the investigation, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the investigation.	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major investigation that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the investigation, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the investigation. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the investigation, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the investigation.	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to a major investigation that exposes some of the network’s secrets and scandals, such as Lilibet’s affair, Harmon’s addiction, Kaelea’s murder, Brannon’s hacking, and Katy’s research. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to contain and manage the investigation, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the investigation. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the fallout of the investigation, as well as how they face the media and the public. The episode also features a shocking twist that reveals the source of the investigation.
19 	“The Trial” 	Bill D’Elia 	Sarah L. Thompson 	March 4, 2023 	12.0
The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the trial of the president, who is impeached and charged with various crimes, such as abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and treason. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the trial in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the trial. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the trial, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the trial. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the trial of the president, who is impeached and charged with various crimes, such as abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and treason. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the trial in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the trial. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the trial, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the trial. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the trial of the president, who is impeached and charged with various crimes, such as abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and treason. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the trial in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the trial. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the trial, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the trial. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the trial of the president, who is impeached and charged with various crimes, such as abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and treason. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the trial in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the trial. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the trial, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the trial. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the trial of the president, who is impeached and charged with various crimes, such as abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and treason. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the trial in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the trial. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the trial, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the trial. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the trial of the president, who is impeached and charged with various crimes, such as abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and treason. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the trial in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the trial. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the trial, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the trial.
20 	“The Verdict” 	Stephen Cragg 	Angela Robinson 	March 11, 2023 	11.9
The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the verdict of the trial, which determines the fate of the president and the outcome of the election. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the verdict in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the verdict. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the verdict, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the verdict. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the verdict of the trial, which determines the fate of the president and the outcome of the election. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the verdict in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the verdict. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the verdict, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the verdict. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the verdict of the trial, which determines the fate of the president and the outcome of the election. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the verdict in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the verdict. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the verdict, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the verdict. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the verdict of the trial, which determines the fate of the president and the outcome of the election. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the verdict in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the verdict. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the verdict, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the verdict. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the verdict of the trial, which determines the fate of the president and the outcome of the election. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the verdict in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the verdict. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the verdict, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the verdict. 	The episode focuses on the network’s reaction to the verdict of the trial, which determines the fate of the president and the outcome of the election. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the verdict in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the consequences and repercussions of the verdict. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the verdict, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the verdict.
21 	“The Election” 	Ron Underwood 	Heather Mitchell 	March 18, 2023 	11.8
The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election, in which the candidates compete for the votes of the people and the electoral college. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the election in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the election. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the election, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election, in which the candidates compete for the votes of the people and the electoral college. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the election in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the election. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the election, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election, in which the candidates compete for the votes of the people and the electoral college. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the election in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the election. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the election, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election, in which the candidates compete for the votes of the people and the electoral college. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the election in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the election. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the election, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election, in which the candidates compete for the votes of the people and the electoral college. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the election in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the election. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the election, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s coverage of the general election, in which the candidates compete for the votes of the people and the electoral college. The episode also shows how the network’s strategists try to spin the election in favor of their preferred candidates, as well as how they deal with the challenges and controversies that arise from the election. The episode also shows how the main characters cope with the election, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election.
22 	“The Result” 	Rachel Maddow 	Rachel Maddow 	March 25, 2023 	12.5
The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the election, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the nation. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the election, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the nation. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the election, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the nation. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the election, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the nation. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the election, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the nation. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election. 	The episode focuses on the network’s aftermath of the election, as well as how they deal with the changing dynamics and events of the nation. The episode also shows how the main characters try to move on with their lives and careers, as well as how they deal with the emotional and moral implications of the election.
== Production ==
The production companies involved in The Spin Room are Shondaland, The Mark Gordon Company, and Horizon Studios. Shondaland is a production company founded by Shonda Rhimes, who is the executive producer and showrunner of the show. The Mark Gordon Company is a production company founded by Mark Gordon, who is also an executive producer of the show. Horizon Studios is a production company owned by Horizon Media, which is the parent company of Horizon, the network that airs the show.
== Reception ==
The reception of The Spin Room was overwhelmingly positive, as the show received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, directing, and production values, as well as its smart and insightful wit of the drama surrounding politics mixed with a controversial cable network. The series was also notable for its diverse and talented cast, who were praised for their performances and chemistry. The series also featured several guest stars and recurring actors, such as Jeff Daniels, Meryl Streep, Sterling K. Brown, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Reese Witherspoon, and Zendaya, among others.
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