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By executive producers JD Walsh, Hagai Shaham ("The Details"), and Marc Webb ("The Amazing Spider-Man", "500 Days of Summer"), Battleground is a workplace dramedy set in the world of political campaigns. Head campaign strategist Chris "Tak" Davis and his staff strive to win a Senate seat for their underdog candidate in a race with national consequences. It takes place in Wisconsin, a real battleground state, where Tak and his team manipulate the 24-hour news cycle, new media, and social networking to navigate the unpredictable ups and downs of state politics. All the while, a documentary crew exposes the behind-the-scenes chaos of idealistic twenty-somethings trying to make a difference.more

By executive producers JD Walsh, Hagai Shaham ("The Details"), an...More

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Episode 1

Pilot

Campaign manager Tak Davis and his team must figure out how to get their rivals to show up to a crucial debate.

Episode 2

Who Is Claire Villareal?

As Samuels climbs in the polls, rumors about her past begin to hurt the campaign.

Episode 3

Hold the Whipped Cream

The Samuels campaign has until the end of the day to raise enough money to continue in the race. Jordan prepares for his stand-up comedy debut.

Episode 4

The Comment

Tak clashes with his team over a decision he makes when a surprising announcement from the Makers camp changes everything.

Episode 5

They'll Burn Your Eyes

Candidate Samuels struggles with her desire to run a clean campaign after racy details of an opponent's personal life fall into Tak's hands.

Episode 6

Polls Close at Six

The campaign must come up with a plan to fight misinformation being circulated by their opponents. Cole confronts KJ about their relationship.

Episode 7

Political Machine

The team discovers that facing Governor Creighton won't be easy as allies and enemies begin to look an awful lot alike

Episode 8

Nothing to Hide

Tak confronts George about financial misdealings while KJ feels Cole's absence as she struggles to write a speech for Samuels. Jordan makes a political commercial.

Episode 9

It's Getting Ugly, Tak

A break-in at campaign headquarters leaves everyone feeling rattled -- especially George, who makes a confession to Tak.

Episode 10

Flashback

In 2004, the "Reel Life" documentary team features the Makers' campaign and captures the day that Tak steps out of his father's shadow.

Episode 11

Nothing About Chile

With the election a week away, the DNC sends in a representative to help the Samuels campaign, who clashes with Tak over its direction.

Episode 12

He's Better Than Television

Cole opens up about his past, while Samuels must deal with the consequences of hers.

Episode 13

Did You Win?

It's Election Day and the team hopes that a last-second endorsement from the President will be enough to bring them victory.

Campaign Comedy

Battleground - Trailer

Cheaters

Shortcut

A Disagreement

Even the Good Ones Lie

It's Not a Toy

We're Friends

The Debate Terms

This Week On Reel Life

Cole Has Another Offer

Rally Meeting

Jordan's Spot

More Campaign Trickery

Jordan Gives Back

Protesters

Campaign Shenanigans

Quarterback

The Interview

Scandalous Texts

Did They Pay?

Tak's Dad

Flash Drive

Hold the Whipped Cream

Battleground On Hulu

Ben

Characters

Elections and Politics

Filming in Madison

More Than Just Politics

Straw Poll

Style of Directing

The Unusable Take

Attack Ad

Behind the Scenes Interview

Internet Update

JD Walsh and Alison Haislip Interview

Parking Spot Punishment

Trailer

About this Show

Battleground

By executive producers JD Walsh, Hagai Shaham ("The Details"), and Marc Webb ("The Amazing Spider-Man", "500 Days of Summer"), Battleground is a workplace dramedy set in the world of political campaigns. Head campaign strategist Chris "Tak" Davis and his staff strive to win a Senate seat for their underdog candidate in a race with national consequences. It takes place in Wisconsin, a real battleground state, where Tak and his team manipulate the 24-hour news cycle, new media, and social networking to navigate the unpredictable ups and downs of state politics. All the while, a documentary crew exposes the behind-the-scenes chaos of idealistic twenty-somethings trying to make a difference.

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