BrainDead
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Drama
- Comedy
A young fresh-faced Hill staffer gets her first job in Washington, D.C. and discovers two things: 1. The government has stopped working, and 2. alien spawn have come to earth and eaten the brains of a growing number of Congressmen and Hill staffers.
BrainDead is a sci-fi comedy-drama that premiered on CBS in 2016, following a young Washington D.C. staffer who uncovers an alien conspiracy affecting Congress. The series blends political satire with extraterrestrial horror as she discovers that brain-eating alien spawn are responsible for government dysfunction. The show ran for one season before cancellation.
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Mary Elizabeth WinsteadLaurel Healy
Danny PinoLuke Healy
Aaron TveitGareth Ritter
Tony ShalhoubSenator Red Wheatus
Nikki M. JamesRochelle Daudier
Johnny Ray GillGustav Triplett
Charlie SemineAnthony Onofrio
Jan MaxwellSenator Ella Pollack
Zach GrenierDean Healy
Lily CowlesGermaine Healy
Jack DimichDr. Lagunov
Michael PottsDr. Daudier
Megan HiltyMisty Alise
Beth MaloneClaudia Monarch
Ching Valdes-AranClaire
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Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century | 2016-06-13 | 44m | 6.7 |
| 02 | Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A Critique | 2016-06-20 | 43m | 7.4 |
| 03 | Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps | 2016-06-27 | 44m | 7.8 |
| 04 | Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate | 2016-07-11 | 44m | 7.7 |
| 05 | Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't) | 2016-07-24 | 44m | 7.1 |
| 06 | Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty | 2016-07-31 | 44m | 7.4 |
| 07 | The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics | 2016-08-07 | 44m | 7.3 |
| 08 | The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm | 2016-08-14 | 44m | 7.3 |
| 09 | Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and Patched | 2016-08-21 | 44m | 7.2 |
| 10 | The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes | 2016-08-28 | 42m | 6.5 |
| 11 | Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies | 2016-09-04 | 44m | 7.4 |
| 12 | Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel? | 2016-09-11 | 44m | 7.1 |
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Is BrainDead renewed or cancelled?
BrainDead has been cancelled — there are no plans for another season.
BrainDead — frequently asked
When did BrainDead air?
The series premiered on June 13, 2016 on CBS.
How many seasons does BrainDead have?
BrainDead has one season, which concluded in 2016.
Is BrainDead still airing or has it been canceled?
The series was canceled after its first season and is no longer in production.
What is BrainDead about?
The show follows a newcomer to Capitol Hill who discovers that alien creatures have infiltrated Congress and are consuming the brains of government officials, explaining why the government has become dysfunctional.
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