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The best political TV shows

Politics makes for brilliant TV, whether it is inspiring, cutthroat or very funny. Walk and talk through the White House in The West Wing, scheme your way to the top in House of Cards, or laugh at the spin doctors of The Thick of It. Perfect for anyone who loves a clever plot.

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36 shows

  1. The West Wing poster The West Wing1999
  2. House of Cards poster House of Cards2013
  3. House of Cards poster House of Cards1990
  4. The Thick of It poster The Thick of It2005
  5. Yes Minister poster Yes Minister1980
  6. Yes, Prime Minister poster Yes, Prime Minister1986
  7. Veep poster Veep2012
  8. The Crown poster The Crown2016
  9. Parks and Recreation poster Parks and Recreation2009
  10. Designated Survivor poster Designated Survivor2016
  11. Scandal poster Scandal2012
  12. Madam Secretary poster Madam Secretary2014
  13. The Diplomat poster The Diplomat2023
  14. Wolf Hall poster Wolf Hall2015
  15. John Adams poster John Adams2008
  16. Years and Years poster Years and Years2019
  17. Spin City poster Spin City1996
  18. A Very English Scandal poster A Very English Scandal2018
  19. The New Statesman poster The New Statesman1987
  20. Spitting Image poster Spitting Image1984
  21. A Very British Coup poster A Very British Coup1988
  22. State of Play poster State of Play2003
  23. Mrs. America poster Mrs. America2020
  24. Show Me a Hero poster Show Me a Hero2015
  25. The Plot Against America poster The Plot Against America2020
  26. The Politician poster The Politician2019
  27. BrainDead poster BrainDead2016
  28. Boss poster Boss2011
  29. The Loudest Voice poster The Loudest Voice2019
  30. Death by Lightning poster Death by Lightning2025
  31. Political Animals poster Political Animals2012
  32. The Comey Rule poster The Comey Rule2020
  33. Gaslit poster Gaslit2022
  34. Alpha House poster Alpha House2013
  35. Secret State poster Secret State2012
  36. Party Animals poster Party Animals2007

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