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Battleground is a mockumentary comedy-drama television series created by J. D. Walsh streamed on Hulu. The show follows a group of political campaign staffers working to elect a dark horse candidate to the U.S. Senate in the battleground state of Wisconsin. Walsh serves as executive producer alongside Hagai Shaham and Marc Webb. The show marks Hulu's first foray into original scripted programming. It premiered online on February 14, 2012.
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- 1. PilotNow viewing2012-02-1422mThe episode introduces the race for a Senate seat in Wisconsin. The campaign team for State Senator Deirdre Samuels, who is trailing in the primary polls at third place, led by Tak Davis try to get her opponents to appear in a debate with her.
- 2. Who Is Claire Villareal?2012-02-2122mSamuels moves up into second place in the polls but rumors of her being a lesbian are circulated by an anonymous attack ad and a planted question at a campaign event. The campaign team gears up for a straw poll event by stealing tickets from Senator Makers's campaign. Tak engineers a logistics change to ensure Samuels's speech at the straw poll event is well received.
- 3. Hold The Whipped Cream2012-02-2822mSamuels's husband George insists on holding a press conference to dispel rumors of her lesbian affair, but Tak maneuvers reporters to stay away. KJ receives an offer to become campaign manager in a race in Ohio but decides to stay on. The campaign holds a phone-bank fundraiser to raise enough money to buy ad spots on Leno. Jordan makes his stand-up comedy debut which exceeds expectations. Ben and Lindsey's budding relationship grows while Tak's marriage breaks down.
- 4. The Comment2012-03-0622mTak clashes with his team over a decision he makes when a surprising announcement from the Makers camp changes everything.
- 5. They'll Burn Your Eyes2012-03-1322mWhen Tak gets a hold of damaging information about Congresswoman Rudy's personal life, Samuels tells him not to release it to continue to run a clean campaign. Meanwhile, while chatting with the documentary crew, Cole stumbles onto a recording of Tak and KJ from the previous night.
- 6. Polls Close at Six2012-03-2022mThe campaign must come up with a plan to fight misinformation being circulated by their opponents. Cole confronts KJ about their relationship.
- 7. Political Machine2012-03-2722mThe Samuels campaign is told about an endorsement from Sen. Makers. Cole quits as speechwriter, and Jordan must give a speech to local elementary school students. The team discovers that facing Governor Creighton won't be easy, as the lines between allies and enemies begins to blur.
- 8. Nothing to Hide2012-04-0322mTak confronts George about financial misdealings, while KJ feels Cole's absence as she struggles to write a speech for Samuels. Ali causes some friction in Ben and Lindsey's relationship.
- 9. It's Getting Ugly2012-04-1022mA break-in at campaign headquarters rattles the Samuels team, especially George. Tak must juggle his relationships with his father, his wife, and Cole, all while trying to plan a rally on a college campus.
- 10. Flashback2012-04-1722mA flashback to 2004 looks at the relationship between Tak and his father, as well as some other familiar faces, during the Makers re-election campaign. The episode's format is shot and edited as a spoof/homage to MTV's True Life, hosted by real-life former vee-jay Dave Holmes.
- 11. Nothing About Chile2012-04-2422mWith the election a week away, the DNC sends in a representative to help the Samuels campaign, who clashes with Tak over its direction. The Creighton campaign announces a press conference that leaves Tak trying to figure out what it's about.
- 12. He's Better Than Television2012-05-0122mOn Halloween, with only two days until the election, Cole opens up about his past, while Samuels must deal with the consequences of hers.
- 13. Did You Win?2012-05-0822mOn Election Day the team hopes that a last-second endorsement from the President will be enough to bring them victory.
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Is Battleground available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Battleground have?
Battleground has 1 season and 13 episodes.
When did Battleground first air?
Battleground first aired in 2012.
Is Battleground still running?
Battleground's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Battleground?
Battleground is classified as Comedy, Documentary, Drama, War & Politics.