Laura's illness has worsened over the past few months, and Birgitte now feels terrible about failing to recognize it. When Laura's psychiatrist suggests admitting her to a private psychiatric hospital, Birgitte and Phillip immediately agree. This move becomes problematic when Birgitte's own tax reforms force her to pay out of pocket for the hospital cost. At home, Birgitte and Phillip are rediscovering some of their lost love, despite Philip's continued relationship with Cecilie.

Borgen Season 2 Episodes...

• s02e01 - 89,000 Children
• s02e02 - In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream
• s02e03 - The Last Worker
• s02e04 - Battle Ready
• s02e05 - Plant a Tree
• s02e06 - Them and Us
• s02e07 - What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (1)
• s02e08 - What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (2)
• s02e09 - The Sanctity of Private Life
• s02e10 - An Extraordinary Remark

Borgen Show Summary

Borgen (The Government) is a drama series about the fight for political power - and about the personal sacrifices and consequences this has for those involved on and behind the political stage The central figure is the 40-year old political leader Birgitte Nyborg, who through her idealism and huge effort secures her party a landslide victory and thus faces the biggest challenge of her life: how most effectively to use the newly won seats, and how far she is willing to go in order to gain as much influence as possible. Privately, Birgitte leads a happy family life with her husband and two children. She is a woman with a burning commitment, a big heart and little time. Will she be able to be a successful and professional top politician and stay true to herself at the same time?