S5·E7 Separation of Powers
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 7
- Air Date
- November 12, 2003
- Runtime
- 40 minutes
- Director
- Alex Graves
- Writer
- Paul Redford
- Score
- 7.8/10 (4 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
As Chief Justice Ashland's health problems continue to mount, Joe Quincy, Ashland's former clerk, is pressed into service to persuade him to retire; as C.J. prepares Zoey for a sit-down interview about her kidnapping, Abbey reveals that her relationship with her husband is still strained; Jed refuses to be held hostage by the Republican in the budget negotiations.
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When did Season 5 Episode 7 of The West Wing air?
Season 5, Episode 7 ('Separation of Powers') originally aired on November 12, 2003.
How long is Season 5 Episode 7 ('Separation of Powers')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 40 minutes.
What happens in The West Wing Season 5 Episode 7?
As Chief Justice Ashland's health problems continue to mount, Joe Quincy, Ashland's former clerk, is pressed into service to persuade him to retire; as C.J. prepares Zoey for a sit-down interview about her kidnapping, Abbey reveals that her relationship with her husband is still strained; Jed refuse...
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