The Dover Test 

The glow of the Middle East peace deal begins to fade once the hard reality of implementing change begins. Josh becomes involved in the Patient's Bill of Rights, which is becoming a ... See full summary »

Director:

Laura Innes

Writers:

Aaron Sorkin (created by), Carol Flint

Stars:

Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Stockard Channing	...	Abbey Bartlet (credit only)
Dulé Hill	...	Charlie Young
Allison Janney	...	C.J. Cregg
Joshua Malina	...	Will Bailey
Mary McCormack	...	Kate Harper (credit only)
Janel Moloney	...	Donna Moss
Richard Schiff	...	Toby Ziegler
John Spencer	...	Leo McGarry
Bradley Whitford	...	Josh Lyman
Jimmy Smits	...	Matthew Santos
Martin Sheen	...	Jed Bartlet
Kristin Chenoweth	...	Annabeth Schott
Lily Tomlin	...	Deborah Fiderer
Suleka Mathew	...	Ms. Chakrabarty
Paul Schulze	...	Terrance Sligh

Storyline

The glow of the Middle East peace deal begins to fade once the hard reality of implementing change begins. Josh becomes involved in the Patient's Bill of Rights, which is becoming a political football as the Vice President and Congressman Santos both try to out-maneuver each other and the Republicans. C.J. continues to be unimpressed with Toby's performance as press secretary when he gets into a difficult position during a briefing. While working to recover from his heart attack, Leo receives a job offer from the corporate world.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 November 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 23, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

John Wells Productions,Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title refers to a journalistic means, describing whether or not a war the US is involved in has the support of the public. Dover Air Force Base houses a mortuary center and is one of the landing points for war casualties returning home, whose arrivals have frequently been filmed over the years, to varying public response.

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Quotes

Matthew Santos: "Settle for less?" This is from the guys that are running Bob Russell for President?

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Connections

References Dateline NBC (1992)

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Soundtracks

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

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