Veep Thanksgiving (Season 5, Episode 5)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 28 min | Comedy

Veep

Thanksgiving (Season 5, Episode 5)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 28 min | Comedy

As Thanksgiving arrives, a new crisis hits the team, with Selina left unable to fulfill her duties. Meanwhile, Dan takes on a new role, and Jonah receives exciting news.

Showrunner

David Mandel

Director

Chris Addison

Writers

Sean Gray (written by) | Georgia Pritchett (written by) | Will Smith (written by) | Armando Iannucci (created by) | Alexis Wilkinson (staff writer)

Producers

David Hyman | David Mandel

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

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Edit Released

Updated May 22, 2016

Release date

May 22, 2016 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 17 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 66 wins & 256 nominations

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48 cast members

Name	Known for
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Selina Meyer Selina Meyer See fewer	Seinfeld (1989)
Anna Chlumsky Amy Brookheimer Amy Brookheimer See fewer	My Girl (1991)
Tony Hale Gary Walsh Gary Walsh See fewer	Arrested Development (2003)
Reid Scott Dan Egan Dan Egan See fewer	Veep (2012)
Timothy Simons Jonah Ryan Jonah Ryan See fewer	Veep (2012)
Matt Walsh Mike McLintock Mike McLintock See fewer	Into the Storm (2014)
Kevin Dunn Ben Cafferty Ben Cafferty See fewer	Transformers (2007)
Sufe Bradshaw Sue Wilson Sue Wilson See fewer	Veep (2012)
Gary Cole Kent Davison Kent Davison See fewer	Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Sam Richardson Richard Splett Richard Splett See fewer	Veep (2012)
Hugh Laurie Tom James Tom James See fewer	House (2004)
Evan Arnold WH Reporter #5 WH Reporter #5 See fewer	Spider-Man (2002)
Clea DuVall Marjorie Palmiotti Marjorie Palmiotti See fewer	The Faculty (1998)
Mary Catherine Garrison Sophie Brookheimer Sophie Brookheimer See fewer	Begin Again (II) (2013)
Nancy Lenehan Nancy Ryan Nancy Ryan See fewer	Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Peter MacNicol Jeff Kane Jeff Kane See fewer	Sophie's Choice (1982)
Seth Morris Bill Jaeger Bill Jaeger See fewer	The Dictator (2012)
Kathy Najimy Wendy Keegan Wendy Keegan See fewer	Sister Act (1992)
Jim O'Heir Mr. Brookheimer Mr. Brookheimer See fewer	Smothered by Mothers (2019)
Phil Reeves Andrew Doyle Andrew Doyle See fewer	Sideways (2004)
Sarah Sutherland Catherine Meyer Catherine Meyer See fewer	Veep (2012)
Dean Austin Captain Captain See fewer	Criminal Minds (2005)
Exie Booker Secret Service Secret Service See fewer	Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (2024)
Jonathan Bray White House Security White House Security See fewer	King Richard (2021)
Todd Aaron Brotze Dr. Abernathy Dr. Abernathy See fewer	Veep (2012)
Kathleen Mary Carthy Poultry Association Woman Poultry Association Woman See fewer	She Said (2022)
Drew Dayton Jordan Jordan See fewer	Let It Bleed (2016)
Ben Harris Actor Actor See fewer	Veep (2012)
Kelly Mumme Deborah Deborah See fewer	Magnum P.I. (2018)
J. Anthony Pena Stage Manager Stage Manager See fewer	Big Sky (2020)
Gita Pullapilly News Anchor News Anchor See fewer	Beneath the Harvest Sky (2013)
Lisa Robbins Mrs. Brookheimer Mrs. Brookheimer See fewer	Sylvio (2017)
Ke'Andra Samone Cassie Cassie See fewer	Veep (2012)
Jean Villepique NY Times Reporter NY Times Reporter See fewer	I Love You, Man (2009)
David Weisenberg Dr. Robert Weinberg Dr. Robert Weinberg See fewer	Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
James Wong Jim Jim See fewer	Independence Day (1996)
Kelly Frazier Deputy Press Secretary Deputy Press Secretary See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
Tim Scanlon Naval Officer #1 Naval Officer #1 See fewer	Reynolds City (2005)
Noelle Bonhomme Lt Commander (uncredited) Lt Commander (uncredited) See fewer	Trust Me (2009)
Paul Edney US Navy Doctor (uncredited) US Navy Doctor (uncredited) See fewer	NCIS (2003)
Matt Gulbranson Secret Service Agent (uncredited) Secret Service Agent (uncredited) See fewer	The Peace Activists
Ben Hammock DC Press Corps (uncredited) DC Press Corps (uncredited) See fewer	Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
Shawn-Jeray Hinton Navy Officer (uncredited) Navy Officer (uncredited) See fewer	Apart from the Stories in Your Mind (2017)
Phil Notarange Lobbyist (uncredited) Lobbyist (uncredited) See fewer	The Forgiving (2020)
David Proffitt Secret Service Agent (uncredited) Secret Service Agent (uncredited) See fewer	The Neighborhood (I) (2018)
Al Sotto VP Staffer (uncredited) VP Staffer (uncredited) See fewer	House of Cards (2013)
Jason Waszak Secret Service Agent (uncredited) Secret Service Agent (uncredited) See fewer	Serial Daters Anonymous (2014)
Mark E. Young Sr. Turkey Association VIP (uncredited) Turkey Association VIP (uncredited) See fewer	Harriet (I) (2019)