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Inside the lives of staffers in the west wing of the White House.

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Series cast summary:
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 C.J. Cregg (154 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 Leo McGarry (154 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 Josh Lyman (154 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet / ... (154 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 Donna Moss (149 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 Toby Ziegler (144 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 Charlie Young (136 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 Margaret / ... (105 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 Carol Fitzpatrick / ... (101 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 Sam Seaborn (84 episodes, 1999-2006)
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 Will Bailey (80 episodes, 2002-2006)
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 Abbey Bartlet (69 episodes, 1999-2006)
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When the erudite Democrat Josiah "Jed" Bartlet is elected U.S. president, he installs his administration. He places confidants from his electoral campaigns in the White House. Each of these people play a significant role in the Washington power game: the Chief of Staff (Leo McGarry), his deputy (Josh Lyman), Communications Director (Toby Ziegler), deputy (Sam Seaborn, and later, Will Bailey), and press secretary (CJ Cregg). Also in key positions are the assistants of each of the power players. We follow these people through many political battles, as well as some personal ones. Also playing roles are the First Lady (Abigail Bartlet), the President's daughters (Elizabeth, Eleanor, and Zoey), and the personal aide to the President (Charlie Young). All make this series, which supposedly follows the political events (often paraphrasing historical reality) almost day by day, more than merely a political soap. The demands of office on each character show the personal sacrifice and the ... Written by KGF Vissers

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Trivia

When he asked C.J. (Allison Janney) out on a date, Danny said, "I enjoy movies, I enjoy music, I'm not wild about ice-skating, but what the hell, I'll do it." Allison Janney trained throughout her childhood to be an Olympic figure skater. See more »

Goofs

In a couple of instances, Secret Service agents are seen holding an umbrella for a protectee. In reality, Secret Service agents must keep their hands free at all times. See more »

Quotes

[repeated line]
President Josiah Bartlet: What's next?
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Crazy Credits

The special post-9/11 episode was broadcast without the regular opening credits. Instead, the episode began with the cast, out of character, speaking about the episode, followed by credits on a black screen. See more »

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Referenced in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: The Option Period (2006) See more »

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Cello Suite No. 1 Prelude
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Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
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A great show.
15 May 2001 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

This is what all television used to be like, in the 'good old days'- well written, well acted (even by Rob Lowe!) and beautifully directed.

The plots are thick and interesting and the people are smart and pretty and I just can't get enough of it. I wish Aaron Sorkin would write another movie (he wrote A Few Good Men) and also be as prolific as David E. Kelly- Sorkins work is by far the superiour, and I could watch it day in and day out. Tune in, you won't be disappointed.......


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