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Season 2 – Alpha House

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When their house mate is hauled off to prison, three Republican senators sharing a row house in Washington, D.C., find themselves in need of a new boarder. Enter Florida freshman Andy Guzman, who joins the guys as they battle primary challenges, party filibusters and the possibility of a junket to Afghanistan. Gil John Biggs suddenly finds himself facing a real opponent in a primary, which means he may actually have to do something -- like go to Kabul, where a group of soldiers from his North Carolina district has just been deployed. Louis Laffer is facing a challenge of his own, but his opponent is questioning Louis' manhood while playing up his own rugged outdoorsman persona in Nevada. Robert Bettancourt, the gentleman from Pennsylvania, suddenly finds he's about to be indicted. Meanwhile Andy brings a gorgeous "contributor" to check out his new bedroom. This Amazon original is the brainchild of Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau, who also executive produces.
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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 05/17/2019
The whole thing is full of finely honed dialogue that will tickle political wonks the world over. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 10/22/2014
Trudeau and his team continue to deliver a show that , while perhaps not the out-and-out smartest scripted inside-the-Beltway series around, qualifies at the very least for the runoff. Go to Full Review David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle 10/21/2014
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Alpha House benefits from the fact that almost nothing gets done in Washington. Go to Full Review Emily Chambers Pajiba 05/17/2019
I'm not sure how many actors have a perfect face for "contempt combined with a desperate need for approval" in their wheelhouse, but they probably learned it from Goodman. Go to Full Review Imran Ghori and Michael Hewitt Orange County Register 05/17/2019
Compared with HBO's brilliant Veep, Alpha House comes up short; its humor is broader, its dialogue less razor-sharp. But it does generate enough laughs to make it worthwhile. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/27/2019 Please bring the show back! Would be even better today See more 12/13/2019 Ken Jacowitz was in the pilot for this series, so as a person of moral conscience, I must give it a 1/2. See more 06/08/2015 This is one of the best shows I have ever watched. I thought Season 1 started a bit slow, but it simply kept getting better with Season 2 being very funny. I only hope Amazon brings it back for at least one more season. See more 05/09/2015 Funny show with a great cast, I guess it's not hard to compare it with "Veep" That being said, Veep is more biting wherein this one is more like a sit-com. See more 03/15/2015 I was skeptical at first, but this show is hilarious. And funny on multiple viewings. See more 02/12/2015 Garry Trudeau takes his wit and insight to Amazon. Hilarious view of DC and politics See more Read all reviews
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Garry Trudeau

Creator

John Goodman

Gil John Biggs

Clark Johnson

Robert Bettencourt

Matt Malloy

Louis Laffer Jr.

Mark Consuelos

Andy Guzman

Yara Martinez

Adriana de Portago

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 24, 2014 The Love Doctor Gil John helps a former player become a war hero, and quickly regrets it; Robert hosts an engagement party for his latest matchmaking success, but isn't prepared for the surprise guest. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 24, 2014 Gaffergate Gil John pays a visit to the Watt brothers; Louis worries when an old college friend threatens to share stories; Andy tries to talk his way out of Gaffergate, only to learn he's got bigger image problems. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 24, 2014 The Contest Andy and Adriana start planning for a future worthy of a first family; Louis preps for a "Funniest Celebrity in Washington" contest, while his opponent, Penn Jillette, preps for their senate race; the Watt brothers find a new way to taunt Gil John. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 24, 2014 Shelter in Place Cee Biggs brings her reality show cameras to her father's office, just in time for gunshots that trigger a lockdown on Capitol Hill; Rosalyn forces Robert to face the truth about his marriage; Louis is forced to let go of a fantasy. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 2014 The Apparition Gil John tries to right things after the Watts brothers cause problems; Julie shocks Louis and Louise by announcing she's pregnant; Adriana confronts Marta about Andy. Louis tries to debate Penn Jillette, but he's no match for the magician. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 24, 2014 The Retreat The senators head to a Republican retreat at a Virginia plantation, where they're haunted by the ghosts of slavery, Ronald Reagan and their exes; after a soul-cleansing bonfire with the housemates, Gil John awakes with a new fire in his belly. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 24, 2014 The Civility Zone Gil John finally breaks through to daughter Cee, then gets a lesson in civility from the women's caucus; Andy heads to Miami to try and win back Adriana, and gets some insights into his condition from a therapist; Robert helps register black voters. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 24, 2014 Bugged After a break-in at the Alpha House, the NSA does a sweep, and gets suspicious, which lands Robert a new covert mission; Gil John goes to bat for the women's caucus bill; Louis's aides inspire him to publicly evolve on gay marriage. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 24, 2014 There Will Be Water Gil John gets attacked by Sarah Palin and embraced by the media; pressured by the party chair, Louis nudges Julie to consider a big wedding; Robert is forced to kiss up to his ex-wife's new beau, but gets some help from Rosalyn. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 24, 2014 The Nuptials As the election returns come in, Gil John meets with a presidential campaign advisor; Robert wonders if he still has a job; Katherine and Julie discover their wedding has been turned into a major political event. Details

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Alpha House — Season 2

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Season Info

Creator
Garry Trudeau
Executive Producer
Jonathan Alter, Elliot Webb, Garry Trudeau
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 24, 2014