Freedonia (16 Feb. 2005)

Five days before the New Hampshire Democratic primary, the Santos campaign risks extinction as Matt has not been invited to the last debate. Josh proposes a number of strategies to get ... See full summary »

Director:

Christopher Misiano

Writers:

Aaron Sorkin (creator), Eli Attie,

Stars:

Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Stockard Channing	...	Abbey Bartlet (credit only)
Dulé Hill	...	Charlie Young (credit only)
Allison Janney	...	C.J. Cregg
Joshua Malina	...	Will Bailey
Mary McCormack	...	Kate Harper (credit only)
Janel Moloney	...	Donna Moss
Richard Schiff	...	Toby Ziegler (credit only)
John Spencer	...	Leo McGarry (credit only)
Bradley Whitford	...	Josh Lyman
Jimmy Smits	...	Matthew Santos
Martin Sheen	...	President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet (credit only)
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Amy Gardner
Gary Cole	...	Vice President Bob Russell
Tim Matheson	...	John Hoynes
Evan Arnold	...	Ned

Storyline

Five days before the New Hampshire Democratic primary, the Santos campaign risks extinction as Matt has not been invited to the last debate. Josh proposes a number of strategies to get Santos into the debate, including deal-making, legal challenges, attack ads, and publicity stunts - but the Conressman is reluctant to play along. With Josh scrambling to keep the campaign alive, Santos calls in help from Washington to tune his message. Hoynes and Russell launch attack ads on each other's records, and Josh realizes that a desperate long-shot is needed to keep Santos in the race.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 February 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Dundas, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Representative Matthew Santos: Good Evening. I'm running for President. And if you don't know who I am, I wouldn't be surprised. I've been shut out of tomorrow night's debate for suggesting that it actually *be* a debate, and this is the only ad I can afford. I got in this to improve a broken school system; to fix entitlements, 'cause they're going bankrupt; to expand health coverage, 'cause it'll save money if fewer people show up in emergency rooms. What I've found is that Presidential campaigns aren't about these things. ...

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Connections

References A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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Soundtracks

"West Wing Main Title"
(uncredited)
Written by W.G. Snuffy Walden
Performed by Pete Anthony

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