Now that she's the Vice President of the United States, Selina Meyer learns that the position comes with challenges and responsibilities she has never anticipated.
The life of former Senator Selina Meyer, who finds that her new job as Vice President of the United States is nothing like what she expected and that all what she feared might be happening inside the government's offices is true.
As she prepares to run for president, Selina has to deal with the reality of what being on the campaign trail is like as her life becomes more under scrutiny.
With Selina as president, her staff struggles to adjust to the change as they find themselves facing various crises that they need to be careful with.
In season 5, new developments unfold, including President Selina Meyer discovering that her success in the upcoming presidential election depends on a few votes in Nevada, and Catherine deciding to work on a new documentary.
One year after she loses the presidential elections, Selina is still trying to adapt to her new situation and secure her legacy, while Dan is working hard to prove himself fit for his new position.
As Selina gears up for her new campaign, she examines the measures she took in her past campaigns. With Amy and Jonah running a counter-campaign, Selina comes up with novel proposals and seeks endorsements in an attempt to win.