S2·E8 Shibboleth
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 8
- Air Date
- November 22, 2000
- Runtime
- 40 minutes
- Director
- Laura Innes
- Writer
- Aaron Sorkin
- Score
- 7.4/10 (7 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Toby encourages the President to appoint Leo's controversial sister to a national education post, against Leo's objections; Bartlet must decide what the do with 83 Chinese citizens who stowed away on a freighter ship and seek asylum on the grounds of religious persecution; CJ has to decide which one of two turkeys the President should "pardon" but then tries to save the other from the chopping block; Charlie is tasked with buying the President a new carving knife which is not as easy as it sounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 8 of The West Wing air?
Season 2, Episode 8 ('Shibboleth') originally aired on November 22, 2000.
How long is Season 2 Episode 8 ('Shibboleth')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 40 minutes.
What happens in The West Wing Season 2 Episode 8?
Toby encourages the President to appoint Leo's controversial sister to a national education post, against Leo's objections; Bartlet must decide what the do with 83 Chinese citizens who stowed away on a freighter ship and seek asylum on the grounds of religious persecution; CJ has to decide which one...
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