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S4·E16 The California 47th

Episode
Season 4, Episode 16
Air Date
February 19, 2003
Runtime
40 minutes
Director
Vincent Misiano
Writer
Aaron Sorkin
Score
7.8/10 (5 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 19, 2003 40 min ★ 7.8/10 · 5 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Bartlet plays hardball to end the genocide in Kundu; after the entire speechwriting staff quits, Will is forced to rely on Elsie and some inexperienced interns to write tax policy remarks; the trip to California to help Sam's campaign gets off to a rocky start; Sam refuses to let Bartlet hold off the Democratic response to the Republican tax plan because it might hurt the campaign; Toby and Charlie get arrested coming to Andy's defense after a drunk accosts her; Bartlet fires Sam's campaign manager and replaces him with Toby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 16 of The West Wing air?

Season 4, Episode 16 ('The California 47th') originally aired on February 19, 2003.

How long is Season 4 Episode 16 ('The California 47th')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 40 minutes.

What happens in The West Wing Season 4 Episode 16?

Bartlet plays hardball to end the genocide in Kundu; after the entire speechwriting staff quits, Will is forced to rely on Elsie and some inexperienced interns to write tax policy remarks; the trip to California to help Sam's campaign gets off to a rocky start; Sam refuses to let Bartlet hold off th...

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