Jason Reitman

A cynical tobacco lobbyist and a persistent journalist engage in a flirtatious battle of wits during an interview about his controversial career.

Tebet confronts Lorne about the chaotic state of his production, threatening to air a Johnny Carson rerun if the show isn't ready.

Two women bond over drinks as Donna reflects on her past and her connection to Gary Hart, while Kelly struggles with the weight of the scandal.

During a firing session, Ryan uses a psychological approach to convince a devastated employee that losing his job is an opportunity to pursue his dreams.

A lobbyist father teaches his young son the art of spin and moral flexibility while helping him with a school essay on American government.

Senator Gary Hart publicly confronts a Miami Herald reporter during a press conference regarding allegations of his extramarital affair.

A lobbyist teaches his young son the art of spin by using a hypothetical argument about ice cream flavors to demonstrate how to win by being right.

Journalists corner Senator Gary Hart in a dark alley, questioning his integrity regarding an alleged affair as the boundary of political privacy breaks.

Ryan Bingham delivers a cynical motivational speech about the burden of human relationships and the necessity of emotional detachment.

Nick Naylor, a tobacco lobbyist, pitches a plan to a Hollywood executive to make smoking glamorous again through product placement in movies.

A cynical writer verbally spars with a network censor, using a provocative religious allegory to challenge her authority and moral superiority.

Ryan Bingham delivers a motivational speech using the metaphor of a heavy backpack to challenge his audience to embrace a life without attachments.

Nick Naylor introduces himself as a lobbyist for Big Tobacco, comparing his lethal impact to historical conquerors with cynical pride.

On his wedding day, Jim has an existential crisis about the point of marriage. Ryan must convince him that life is better with a copilot.

Tobacco lobbyist Nick Naylor uses reverse psychology to convince a dying former Marlboro Man to accept a briefcase full of hush money.

Jane performs a satirical commercial audition, shifting rapidly between a sunny spokesperson persona and dark, absurd intensity.