Michael Pemberton

Twenty-four hours before Selina's first major speech as President, her staff frantically tries to work out how she can say two completely opposite things at the same time. Gary questions his worth now that he can no longer be close to Selina; Jonah is put off by the hands-on approach of the new VP's chief of staff, Teddy; Amy learns that Bill Ericsson, a rival campaign manager, may make a play for her job.

Gary sets up a secret meeting with Dan and Amy to persuade them to lobby against the Families First bill; Selina tries to keep working when she gets the flu; Selina's staff works to ensure a vote will go in her favor.

The team takes the case of a mother convicted of killing her autistic son; Hayes must do a prime-time interview in an attempt to save her job.