The West Wing 1999
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Overview
The West Wing is an American political drama television series created by Aaron Sorkin. The show originally aired on NBC from September 22, 1999, to May 14, 2006. The series is set primarily in the West Wing of the White House, where the Oval Office and the offices of presidential senior personnel are located. The program follows United States President Josiah Bartlet and his administration as they navigate various political issues in an effort to maintain peace and harmony in the nation. By providing a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital, the series tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These characters demonstrate dedication and humor that touches the heart, while the politics they discuss address aspects of everyday life. The cast of the series includes Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, and John Spencer. The production focuses on the daily operations and challenges faced by the staff working within the executive branch of the government.
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“This political drama follows the daily lives and challenges of a fictional presidential administration in Washington D.C.”
- portrayal of presidential politics
- dedicated character development
- focuses heavily on political dialogue
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas centered on the inner workings of the White House.
The series features complex political discussions and themes suitable for a general audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Pilot Sep 22, 1999
- E2 Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc Sep 29, 1999
- E3 A Proportional Response Oct 6, 1999
- E4 Five Votes Down Oct 13, 1999
- E5 The Crackpots and These Women Oct 20, 1999
- E6 Mr. Willis of Ohio Nov 3, 1999
- E7 The State Dinner Nov 10, 1999
- E8 Enemies Nov 17, 1999
- E9 The Short List Nov 24, 1999
- E10 In Excelsis Deo Dec 15, 1999
- E11 Lord John Marbury Jan 5, 2000
- E12 He Shall, from Time to Time Jan 12, 2000
- E13 Take out the Trash Day Jan 26, 2000
- E14 Take This Sabbath Day Feb 9, 2000
- E15 Celestial Navigation Feb 16, 2000
- E16 20 Hours in L. A. Feb 23, 2000
- E17 The White House Pro-Am Mar 22, 2000
- E18 Six Meetings Before Lunch Apr 5, 2000
- E19 Let Bartlet Be Bartlet Apr 26, 2000
- E20 Mandatory Minimums May 3, 2000
- E21 Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics May 10, 2000
- E22 What Kind of Day Has It Been May 17, 2000
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 In the Shadow of Two Gunmen (1) Oct 4, 2000
- E2 In the Shadow of Two Gunmen (2) Oct 4, 2000
- E3 The Midterms Oct 18, 2000
- E4 In this White House Oct 25, 2000
- E5 And It's Surely to Their Credit Nov 1, 2000
- E6 The Lame Duck Congress Nov 8, 2000
- E7 The Portland Trip Nov 15, 2000
- E8 Shibboleth Nov 22, 2000
- E9 Galileo Nov 29, 2000
- E10 Noël Dec 20, 2000
- E11 The Leadership Breakfast Jan 10, 2001
- E12 The Drop-In Jan 24, 2001
- E13 Bartlet's Third State of the Union Feb 7, 2001
- E14 The War at Home Feb 14, 2001
- E15 Ellie Feb 21, 2001
- E16 Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail Feb 28, 2001
- E17 The Stackhouse Filibuster Mar 14, 2001
- E18 17 People Apr 4, 2001
- E19 Bad Moon Rising Apr 25, 2001
- E20 The Fall's Gonna Kill You May 2, 2001
- E21 18th and Potomac May 9, 2001
- E22 Two Cathedrals May 16, 2001
Season 3 · 21 episodes
- E1 Manchester (1) Oct 10, 2001
- E2 Manchester (2) Oct 17, 2001
- E3 Ways and Means Oct 24, 2001
- E4 On the Day Before Oct 31, 2001
- E5 War Crimes Nov 7, 2001
- E6 Gone Quiet Nov 14, 2001
- E7 The Indians in the Lobby Nov 21, 2001
- E8 The Women of Qumar Nov 28, 2001
- E9 Bartlet for America Dec 12, 2001
- E10 H. Con-172 Jan 9, 2002
- E11 100,000 Airplanes Jan 16, 2002
- E12 The Two Bartlets Jan 30, 2002
- E13 Night Five Feb 6, 2002
- E14 Hartsfield's Landing Feb 27, 2002
- E15 Dead Irish Writers Mar 6, 2002
- E16 The U.S. Poet Laureate Mar 27, 2002
- E17 Stirred Apr 3, 2002
- E18 Enemies Foreign and Domestic May 1, 2002
- E19 The Black Vera Wang May 8, 2002
- E20 We Killed Yamamoto May 15, 2002
- E21 Posse Comitatus May 22, 2002
Season 4 · 23 episodes
- E1 20 Hours in America (1) Sep 25, 2002
- E2 20 Hours in America (2) Sep 25, 2002
- E3 College Kids Oct 2, 2002
- E4 The Red Mass Oct 9, 2002
- E5 Debate Camp Oct 16, 2002
- E6 Game On Oct 30, 2002
- E7 Election Night Nov 6, 2002
- E8 Process Stories Nov 13, 2002
- E9 Swiss Diplomacy Nov 20, 2002
- E10 Arctic Radar Nov 27, 2002
- E11 Holy Night Dec 11, 2002
- E12 Guns Not Butter Jan 8, 2003
- E13 The Long Goodbye Jan 15, 2003
- E14 Inauguration (1) Feb 5, 2003
- E15 Inauguration: Over There (2) Feb 12, 2003
- E16 The California 47th Feb 19, 2003
- E17 Red Haven's on Fire Feb 26, 2003
- E18 Privateers Mar 26, 2003
- E19 Angel Maintenance Apr 2, 2003
- E20 Evidence of Things Not Seen Apr 23, 2003
- E21 Life on Mars Apr 30, 2003
- E22 Commencement May 7, 2003
- E23 Twenty Five May 14, 2003
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 7A WF 83429 Sep 24, 2003
- E2 The Dogs of War Oct 1, 2003
- E3 Jefferson Lives Oct 8, 2003
- E4 Han Oct 22, 2003
- E5 Constituency of One Oct 29, 2003
- E6 Disaster Relief Nov 5, 2003
- E7 Separation of Powers Nov 12, 2003
- E8 Shutdown Nov 19, 2003
- E9 Abu el Banat Dec 3, 2003
- E10 The Stormy Present Jan 7, 2004
- E11 The Benign Prerogative Jan 14, 2004
- E12 Slow News Day Feb 4, 2004
- E13 The Warfare of Genghis Khan Feb 11, 2004
- E14 An Khe Feb 18, 2004
- E15 Full Disclosure Feb 25, 2004
- E16 Eppur Si Muove Mar 3, 2004
- E17 The Supremes Mar 24, 2004
- E18 Access Mar 31, 2004
- E19 Talking Points Apr 21, 2004
- E20 No Exit Apr 28, 2004
- E21 Gaza May 12, 2004
- E22 Memorial Day May 19, 2004
Frequently asked questions
What is The West Wing about?
It is a television series that follows the fictional administration of President Josiah Bartlet.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Aaron Sorkin.
When did the show originally air?
It was broadcast from September 22, 1999, to May 14, 2006.
Where is the show set?
The series is set primarily in the West Wing of the White House.
Who stars in the series?
The cast includes Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, and John Spencer.