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Razor-sharp dialogue in 26x Emmy-winner featuring Martin Sheen
Intense and dedicated presidential advisers get their personal lives hopelessly tangled up with professional duties as they try to conduct the business of running a country with fictional Democratic President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet.
IMDb 8.9/1020027 seasons
DramaIntenseSmart
DramaIntenseSmart
IMDb 8.9/1020027 seasons
TV-14
23 episodes
  • 1. 20 Hours in America, Part 1

    1. 20 Hours in America, Part 1

    The reelection campaign is underway.
    The reelection campaign is underway.
    TV-14
    44min
    Sep 24, 2002
  • 2. 20 Hours in America - Part II

    2. 20 Hours in America - Part II

    The staffers deal with the crisis caused by a bomb.
    The staffers deal with the crisis caused by a bomb.
    13+
    44min
    Sep 24, 2002
  • 3. College Kids

    3. College Kids

    Bartlet's campaign runs into trouble.
    Bartlet's campaign runs into trouble.
    TV-14
    44min
    Oct 1, 2002
  • 4. The Red Mass

    4. The Red Mass

    Bartlet considers overtaking domestic terrorists in Iowa.
    Bartlet considers overtaking domestic terrorists in Iowa.
    TV-14
    44min
    Oct 8, 2002
  • 5. Debate Camp

    5. Debate Camp

    While on a weekend retreat to prepare for the crucial upcoming debates, Bartlet must also deal with an Israeli air attack on Qumar that could cause havoc in the Mideast. Meanwhile, Bartlet's staff recalls the administration's first error-prone days in office.
    While on a weekend retreat to prepare for the crucial upcoming debates, Bartlet must also deal with an Israeli air attack on Qumar that could cause havoc in the Mideast. Meanwhile, Bartlet's staff recalls the administration's first error-prone days in office.
    TV-14
    43min
    Oct 15, 2002
  • 6. Game On

    6. Game On

    Even skeptical Toby admits that Bartlet is ready to debate.
    Even skeptical Toby admits that Bartlet is ready to debate.
    TV-14
    43min
    Oct 29, 2002
  • 7. Election Night

    7. Election Night

    On Election Day, Bartlet and his staff begin counting exit poll votes across the country. In a conservative California congressional district, the results have important implications for Sam and a maverick Democratic campaign manager, Will Bailey. Meanwhile, Donna meets an intriguing Navy Commander, Jack Ross, who has been transferred to the White House as Deputy Military Aide.
    On Election Day, Bartlet and his staff begin counting exit poll votes across the country. In a conservative California congressional district, the results have important implications for Sam and a maverick Democratic campaign manager, Will Bailey. Meanwhile, Donna meets an intriguing Navy Commander, Jack Ross, who has been transferred to the White House as Deputy Military Aide.
    TV-14
    44min
    Nov 5, 2002
  • 8. Process Stories

    8. Process Stories

    A congressional race gives the White House staffers an idea.
    A congressional race gives the White House staffers an idea.
    TV-14
    43min
    Nov 12, 2002
  • 9. Swiss Diplomacy

    9. Swiss Diplomacy

    Bartlet ponders the immense political ramifications of honoring a secret request from the uncompromising Iranian Ayatollah to allow his son to be flown to the United States for life-saving surgery.
    Bartlet ponders the immense political ramifications of honoring a secret request from the uncompromising Iranian Ayatollah to allow his son to be flown to the United States for life-saving surgery.
    TV-14
    41min
    Nov 19, 2002
  • 10. Arctic Radar

    10. Arctic Radar

    Sam prepares his California congressional campaign and refers talented campaign manager Will Bailey (recurring guest star JOSH MOLINA) to Toby for a review of Will's speechwriting skills. Meanwhile, C.J. clashes with a reporter who is upset over his new pressroom seat assignment.
    Sam prepares his California congressional campaign and refers talented campaign manager Will Bailey (recurring guest star JOSH MOLINA) to Toby for a review of Will's speechwriting skills. Meanwhile, C.J. clashes with a reporter who is upset over his new pressroom seat assignment.
    TV-14
    43min
    Nov 26, 2002
  • 11. Holy Night

    11. Holy Night

    A winter storm blankets the northeast as a staffer gets a surprising visit from his father, and Bartlet and Leo start to hear the footsteps.
    A winter storm blankets the northeast as a staffer gets a surprising visit from his father, and Bartlet and Leo start to hear the footsteps.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 10, 2002
  • 12. Guns Not Butter

    12. Guns Not Butter

    The staff joins together to fight a losing battle on a foreign aid vote in the Senate.
    The staff joins together to fight a losing battle on a foreign aid vote in the Senate.
    TV-14
    43min
    Jan 7, 2003
  • 13. The Long Goodbye

    13. The Long Goodbye

    C.J. reluctantly returns home to Dayton, Ohio.
    C.J. reluctantly returns home to Dayton, Ohio.
    TV-14
    42min
    Jan 14, 2003
  • 14. Inauguration, Part 1

    14. Inauguration, Part 1

    A situation in an unimportant country on the other side of the world has Bartlet and his staff rewriting his address on the eve of his inauguration. Meanwhile, tensions mount between the White House and the Pentagon, and the staff is stunned by a betrayal of one of their own. Outstanding Episode Part one of a two-part episode
    A situation in an unimportant country on the other side of the world has Bartlet and his staff rewriting his address on the eve of his inauguration. Meanwhile, tensions mount between the White House and the Pentagon, and the staff is stunned by a betrayal of one of their own. Outstanding Episode Part one of a two-part episode
    TV-14
    43min
    Feb 4, 2003
  • 15. Inauguration, Part 2: Over There

    15. Inauguration, Part 2: Over There

    Preparations for the Presidential inauguration, and the parties that follow, continue as the White House cancels Bartlet's speech and moves closer to a historic military action. Outstanding Episode Part two of a two-part episode.
    Preparations for the Presidential inauguration, and the parties that follow, continue as the White House cancels Bartlet's speech and moves closer to a historic military action. Outstanding Episode Part two of a two-part episode.
    TV-14
    44min
    Feb 11, 2003
  • 16. The California 47th

    16. The California 47th

    En route to California to support Sam's troubled campaign for Congress, Bartlet and his staff debate whether or not to announce a controversial tax plan that might damage Sam's chances in conservative Orange County. Meanwhile, Bartlet must keep abreast of a dangerous U.S. military incursion in a tumultuous African country.
    En route to California to support Sam's troubled campaign for Congress, Bartlet and his staff debate whether or not to announce a controversial tax plan that might damage Sam's chances in conservative Orange County. Meanwhile, Bartlet must keep abreast of a dangerous U.S. military incursion in a tumultuous African country.
    TV-14
    43min
    Feb 18, 2003
  • 17. Red Haven's On Fire

    17. Red Haven's On Fire

    Bartlet waits tensely for the results of a military strike intended to rescue three captive American soldiers in Africa. Meanwhile, Toby tries to help Sam's California congressional campaign, and Josh clashes with Abby.
    Bartlet waits tensely for the results of a military strike intended to rescue three captive American soldiers in Africa. Meanwhile, Toby tries to help Sam's California congressional campaign, and Josh clashes with Abby.
    TV-14
    42min
    Feb 25, 2003
  • 18. Privateers

    18. Privateers

    Abbey asks Amy to secretly help defeat a bill.
    Abbey asks Amy to secretly help defeat a bill.
    TV-14
    42min
    Mar 25, 2003
  • 19. Angel Maintenance

    19. Angel Maintenance

    Tensions grow in Air Force One and on the ground.
    Tensions grow in Air Force One and on the ground.
    TV-14
    42min
    Apr 1, 2003
  • 20. Evidence of Things Not Seen

    20. Evidence of Things Not Seen

    After a gunman fires three shots at the White House, the staff remains on lockdown. Meanwhile, Bartlet negotiates the return of a downed spy plane. Josh interviews a candidate, Joe Quincy (recurring guest star MATTHEW PERRY - "Friends," "The Whole Nine Yards"), for associate counsel. And a spirited card game allows everyone to relieve their tension. Outstanding Episode
    After a gunman fires three shots at the White House, the staff remains on lockdown. Meanwhile, Bartlet negotiates the return of a downed spy plane. Josh interviews a candidate, Joe Quincy (recurring guest star MATTHEW PERRY - "Friends," "The Whole Nine Yards"), for associate counsel. And a spirited card game allows everyone to relieve their tension. Outstanding Episode
    TV-14
    43min
    Apr 22, 2003
  • 21. Life on Mars

    21. Life on Mars

    A seemingly benign press leak begins a journey that lasts for a day and a night and ends with the discovery of a scandal affecting the uppermost levels of the administration. What the staff doesn't yet know is this is merely the beginning of a chain reaction, and things are about to get considerably worse.
    A seemingly benign press leak begins a journey that lasts for a day and a night and ends with the discovery of a scandal affecting the uppermost levels of the administration. What the staff doesn't yet know is this is merely the beginning of a chain reaction, and things are about to get considerably worse.
    TV-14
    43min
    Apr 29, 2003
  • 22. Commencement

    22. Commencement

    The U.S. is in a heightened state of alert because suspected terrorists have gone missing. Meanwhile, Bartlet struggles with the message that he wants to convey to his youngest daughter Zoey's graduating class at Georgetown University. C.J. must stop reporter Danny Concanon from filing a story. Charlie decides whether or not to keep a romantic promise he made to Zoey when they were dating.
    The U.S. is in a heightened state of alert because suspected terrorists have gone missing. Meanwhile, Bartlet struggles with the message that he wants to convey to his youngest daughter Zoey's graduating class at Georgetown University. C.J. must stop reporter Danny Concanon from filing a story. Charlie decides whether or not to keep a romantic promise he made to Zoey when they were dating.
    TV-14
    44min
    May 6, 2003
  • 23. 25

    23. 25

    Bartlet confronts a national crisis.
    Bartlet confronts a national crisis.
    TV-14
    44min
    May 13, 2003
  • The West Wing
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    IMDb 8.9/1020027 seasons
    Intense and dedicated presidential advisers get their personal lives hopelessly tangled up with professional duties as they try to conduct the business of running a country with fictional Democratic President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet.
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