Veeping tears of joy

Previous season finales of “Veep” included major forward steps in Selina Meyer’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) vice presidential career.

This finale was no different.

From the beginning of the episode, the writers proved they aren’t messing around. Not a beat goes by without a perfectly timed joke delivered by the brilliant cast. This was a well-written episode that led to countless laughs.

Even more impressive was the strategy with which the more sincere moments were dealt. Selina gets bad news and reacts with her typical razor sharp tongue. When she later gets good news she is reduced to giggles in a bathroom next to a bloody Gary (Tony Hale). (Yes, you read correctly. Looks like you need to watch the episode.)

We saw brilliant performances in this finale by the entire ensemble. For a show that has few low points, this finale saw almost none. Each episode of “Veep” leaves me in awe of what a handful of writers can do in a room. It is the golden standard of the modern sitcom.

The final episode of the season stood up to its reputation — the funniest, most well-crafted show on television this year.

Don’t miss next season. It’s about to get crazy.