S1·E1 Pilot
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 22, 1999
- Runtime
- 41 minutes
- Director
- Thomas Schlamme
- Writer
- Aaron Sorkin
- Score
- 7.2/10 (18 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The senior members of the White House staff are summoned to the office early in the morning to handle difficult situations: Hundreds of Cubans are on their way across the Atlantic Ocean in search of freedom; and klutzy President of the United States Josiah Bartlet accidentally sprained his ankle riding a bicycle into a tree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The West Wing air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on September 22, 1999.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 41 minutes.
What happens in The West Wing Season 1 Episode 1?
The senior members of the White House staff are summoned to the office early in the morning to handle difficult situations: Hundreds of Cubans are on their way across the Atlantic Ocean in search of freedom; and klutzy President of the United States Josiah Bartlet accidentally sprained his ankle rid...
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