S5·E11 The Benign Prerogative
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 11
- Air Date
- January 14, 2004
- Runtime
- 40 minutes
- Director
- Christopher Misiano
- Writer
- Carol Flint
- Score
- 7.7/10 (3 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
In the days leading up to the State of the Union address, Toby gets crucial voter feedback when he accompanies Joey as she mall-tests the speech around the nation; Jed and the staff wrestle with the issues of presidential pardons and mandatory minimums; Charlie dates an attractive woman who's not what she seems; Joey Lucas derails Josh's plans when she arrives at the White House carrying a surprise; Jed and Abbey reach out to an old friend on the eve of his ex-wife's remarriage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 11 of The West Wing air?
Season 5, Episode 11 ('The Benign Prerogative') originally aired on January 14, 2004.
How long is Season 5 Episode 11 ('The Benign Prerogative')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 40 minutes.
What happens in The West Wing Season 5 Episode 11?
In the days leading up to the State of the Union address, Toby gets crucial voter feedback when he accompanies Joey as she mall-tests the speech around the nation; Jed and the staff wrestle with the issues of presidential pardons and mandatory minimums; Charlie dates an attractive woman who's not wh...
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