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SummaryThe West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life. The first six seasons focused on the admi... Read More

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Season 6

7 Seasons

Season Premiere:

Oct 20, 2004

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Episode 1 • Oct 20, 2004 • 42 m

N.S.F. Thurmont

As always, professorial Chief of Staff Leo McGarry resolutely serves as Bartlet's political and emotional right hand, while Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman keeps his highly regarded political mind in overdrive.

Episode 2 • Oct 27, 2004 • 42 m

The Birnam Wood

Josh returns from Germany in time to voice concerns about Leo; the Israelis and Palenstinians meet at Camp David with little chance of an agreement; the President and Leo's differences over the Middle East crisis reach a breaking point.

Episode 3 • Nov 3, 2004 • 42 m

Third-Day Story

Leo is found in the woods and rushed to the hospital; the staff struggle to hold the peace deal together without a Chief of Staff; the President neglects his duties out of loyalty and guilt towards Leo; Donna arrives back in the USA.

Episode 4 • Nov 10, 2004 • 42 m

Liftoff

An emissary from the Republic of Georgia visits the White House and offers weapons-grade uranium stored in a research reactor the Russians left behind when they pulled out of Georgia.

Episode 5 • Nov 17, 2004 • 43 m

The Hubbert Peak

Josh test-drives an SUV and crashes into a hybrid car resulting in bad publicity for the White House. Annabeth Schott, the new press secretary, has been on the job for a week and prepares to encounter the press corps for the first time.

Episode 6 • Nov 24, 2004 • 60 m

The Dover Test

The United States peacekeeping compound is attacked, and American soldiers are killed. As the White House struggles to control the story, the father of a slain soldier speaks out against the mission.

Episode 7 • Dec 1, 2004 • 44 m

A Change Is Gonna Come

Final preparations are being made for Bartlet's visit to China when he accepts a flag from the delegation representing the Taiwanese Independence Movement--prompting China to prepare for military action.

Episode 8 • Dec 8, 2004 • 43 m

In the Room

At a Bartlet family birthday, magicians Penn and Teller burn the American flag in the White House, prompting a publicity nightmare. Aboard Air Force One, Bartlet is stricken by a paralyzing episode of his multiple sclerosis.

Episode 9 • Dec 15, 2004 • 44 m

Impact Winter

As Bartlet arrives in China for a critical meeting, the President is still suffering the paralyzing effects of multiple sclerosis. Meanwhile, an asteroid is headed for the U.S., leaving Josh and Leo to deal with the consequences.

Episode 10 • Jan 5, 2005 • 44 m

Faith-Based Initiative

The press circulates an untrue rumor about C.J. A controversial amendment banning gay marriage is added to the budget. Josh convinces Santos to vie for the office of President.

Episode 11 • Jan 12, 2005 • 44 m

Opposition Research

Josh travels to New Hampshire with Santos to start up their campaign headquarters. But problems arise from the beginning when they set up the office in an abandoned shack, and personal differences about the campaign's goals become evident.

Episode 12 • Jan 19, 2005 • 44 m

365 Days

The day after the President's annual State of the Union address, the harried staff deals with one emergency situation after another. Kate works on a sensitive situation in Bolivia while C.J. handles one in North Korea.

Episode 13 • Jan 26, 2005 • 44 m

King Corn

The Midwestern state of Iowa is the location for the first presidential debate among the candidates. At the Iowa Corn Growers' Expo, Vice President Russell gives the first speech.

Episode 14 • Feb 9, 2005 • 44 m

The Wake Up Call

An Iranian fighter jet accidentally shoots down a British passenger plane, killing 100 people, but C.J. is reluctant to wake the President even as the hawkish British prime minister considers bombing Iran's nuclear reactors in retaliation.

Episode 15 • Feb 16, 2005 • 44 m

Freedonia

Five days before the New Hampshire primary, a desperate Josh must get his trailing candidate, Congressman Matthew Santos, into the local debate between the two front-runners, Vice President Russell and John Hoynes.

Episode 16 • Feb 23, 2005 • 43 m

Drought Conditions

Vice President Russell appears to be the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for President. But a new contender, Senator Rafferty gives an amazing speech and has members of the press filling their columns with her words.

Episode 17 • Mar 2, 2005 • 44 m

A Good Day

Congressman Santos masterminds a plot to pass the President's stem cell bill while the Republicans aren't paying attention.

Episode 18 • Mar 9, 2005 • 44 m

La Palabra

Santos travels to Sacramento, California, for the last few days before Super Tuesday (a day when a large number of states simultaneously hold their primary elections; the single day when the most nominating delegates can be won).

Episode 19 • Mar 16, 2005 • 60 m

Ninety Miles Away

Speculations surround the nexus between Cuba and the US. Bartlet has a conundrum - continue secret talks with Cuba's dictator and lift an antiquated embargo or yield to bipartisan political fallout and reaffirm 40-year-old sanctions.

Episode 20 • Mar 23, 2005 • 44 m

In God We Trust

Arnold Vinick begins working on his campaign. Bruno Gianelli, a political strategist, gives the Republican candidate advice about choosing a vice president and handling Vinick's latest controversy--his failure to attend church.

Episode 21 • Mar 30, 2005 • 44 m

Things Fall Apart

The success of the impeccably organized Republican Convention contrasts with the Democrats who look in disarray as the candidates continue to battle to become the Democratic Party presidential nominee.

Episode 22 • Apr 6, 2005 • 43 m

2162 Votes

At the Democratic Party National Convention, the race to become the presidential nominee has narrowed to three candidates: Russell, Hoynes and Santos.

Martin SheenPresident Josiah Bartlet

Rob LoweSam Seaborn

Allison JanneyC.J. Cregg

John SpencerLeo McGarry

Bradley WhitfordJosh Lyman

Janel MoloneyDonna Moss

Richard SchiffToby Ziegler

Dulé HillCharlie Young

NiCole RobinsonMargaret Hooper, Margaret

Melissa FitzgeraldCarol Fitzpatrick, Carol, White House Staffer

Joshua MalinaWill Bailey

Stockard ChanningAbbey Bartlet

Kim WebsterGinger, Kim

Kris MurphyKatie Witt, Katie, Katie Witt - Santos Reporter #1, Reporter #3, Reporter #4

Timothy Davis-ReedMark O'Donnell, Mark, Mark O'Donnell - Vinick Reporter #2, Reporter #2, Reporter Mark, Vinick Reporter #2

Mary McCormackKate Harper

William DuffyLarry, Congressional Liaison #2, Staffer, Staffer Larry

Peter James SmithEd, Congressional Liaison #1, Staffer Ed

Renée EstevezNancy

Charles NolandReporter Steve, Steve, Reporter #1, Reporter #2, Reporter #2 - Steve, Reporter #3

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Jun 18, 2013

Entertainment Weekly

This season, The West Wing has finally figured out what it's about: an administration trying to hold on to power, thwart its foes, and accomplish its mission.

Jun 28, 2013

People Weekly

Smits and Alda clearly increase the show's charisma quotient, and it's good to see Matheson's character stirring the pot once more. ... But the writers seem almost shameless in their resort to medical crises.

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Based on 22 User Ratings

7.6

86% Positive
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N.S.F. Thurmont B-. The Birnam Wood B. Third Day Story B-. Liftoff B. The Hubbert Peak C+. The Dover Test C+. A Change Is Gonna Come C+. In The Room B. Impact Winter B+. Faith Based Initiative B-. Opposition Research C+. 365 Days C+. King Corn B-. The Wake Up Call C+. Freedonia B. Drought Conditions B-. A Good Day B+. La Palabra B. Ninety Miles Away C. In God We Trust B. Things Fall Apart B-. 2162 Votes A-.

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