#1
S1E4
The Key
Office politics take precedence over national issues when Sir Humphrey and Bernard fall out with each other after Jim tries to restrict Sir Humphrey’s access to №10.
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#2
S2E8
The Tangled Web
Sir Humphrey has to decide if he will support the P.M. or inform Parliament when Hacker denies knowledge of a wiretap authorized by his office without his knowledge.
#3
S1E3
The Smoke Screen
Jim favors abolishing smoking through heavy taxation but runs into strong opposition from the tobacco lobby and the Treasury department.
#4
One of Us
S1E8
#5
The Grand Design
S1E1
#6
A Victory for Democracy
S1E6
#7
A Diplomatic Incident
S2E3
#8
The Ministerial Broadcast
S1E2
#9
A Real Partnership
S1E5
#10
The Bishops Gambit
S1E7
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Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over the appointment of the governor of the Bank of England and the cover up of a banking scandal in the City.
#15
Official Secrets
S2E2
#14
The National Education Service
S2E7
#13
The Patron of the Arts
S2E6
#12
Power to the People
S2E5
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