9.030 minSeason 2 • Episode 10
LatestAs the election returns come in, Gil John meets with a presidential campaign advisor, while Robert wonders if he still has a job. Katherine and Julie discover their wedding has been turned into a major political event -- after they arrive.
Four Republican senators share the same D.C. house rental, and face re-election battles, looming indictments, and parties -- all with a sense of humor.
Writing
Garry Trudeau's decades of political strip experience.
Acting
John Goodman playing exhausted dignity perfectly.
Creator
Garry Trudeau
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Alpha House debuted same year as House of Cards, proving prestige drama ate satire's lunch. Amazon barely promoted it.
Based loosely on real Democratic senators who actually shared a DC rowhouse for decades — Trudeau flipped the party for sharper irony.
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