S5·E8 Shutdown
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 8
- Air Date
- November 19, 2003
- Runtime
- 40 minutes
- Director
- Christopher Misiano
- Writer
- Mark Goffman
- Score
- 7.8/10 (4 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Jed's decision not to be held hostage by Haffley shuts down the federal government; unable to get through to Jed and fearing the worst, Leo calls in the reinforcements, and Abbey returns to Washington to deliver a message and provide her husband with a little perspective; after being benched from the staff meetings, Josh gets put back in the game by Jed and sets the stage for victory; disregarding the advice of more seasoned colleagues, Haffley makes a major misstep and loses his advantage over the White House; Jed and Haffley meet and reach an accord on the budget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 8 of The West Wing air?
Season 5, Episode 8 ('Shutdown') originally aired on November 19, 2003.
How long is Season 5 Episode 8 ('Shutdown')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 40 minutes.
What happens in The West Wing Season 5 Episode 8?
Jed's decision not to be held hostage by Haffley shuts down the federal government; unable to get through to Jed and fearing the worst, Leo calls in the reinforcements, and Abbey returns to Washington to deliver a message and provide her husband with a little perspective; after being benched from th...
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