The West Wing

Series 5

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The fifth series picks up where the fourth left off, in the middle of the kidnapping of President Bartlet's daughter, Zoey. The team's patience and loyalty is tested to the limit when a belligerent republican steps in as acting President. And when Bartlet does return to power, more terrorist threats, the aftermath of a tornado and a tricky family gathering ensure an uncomfortably warm welcome back...

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Episodes (21)

  • Episode 2 The Dogs of War

    On Walken's orders, bombs start falling on Qumar. And, as hours pass without any word on Zoey's whereabouts, tensions increase within the…

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  • Episode 3 Jefferson Lives

    When he realises his first choice for Vice President faces an uphill battle for nomination, Bartlet suggests a replacement no one's overly…

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  • Episode 4 Han

    Leo fears the potential defection of a prominent North Korean pianist will jeopardise secret nuclear disarmament talks

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  • Episode 5 Constituency of One

    After Josh is hailed as the '101st Senator' in a newspaper profile, he clashes with the conservative Senator Carrick

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  • Episode 6 Disaster Relief

    The fallout from Carrick's switch to the Republican party puts Josh firmly in a White House doghouse

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  • Episode 7 Separation of Powers

    As Chief Justice Ashland's health problems continue to mount, Joe Quincy, Ashland's former clerk, is pressed into service to try to…

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  • Episode 8 Shutdown

    A disastrous fiscal crisis looms when the federal government is shut down after the President and the republican Speaker of the House…

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  • Episode 9 Abu El Banat

    The Bartet clan attempts to gather for a holiday dinner, while Jed has to deal with a hostage situation in Sudan

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  • Episode 10 The Stormy Present

    When a former President of the United States dies, the two surviving ex-Presidents join Bartlet on Air Force One to attend the funeral

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  • Episode 11 The Benign Prerogative

    Toby finishes the State of the Union Address a few weeks early, and a pregnant Joey Lucas polls responses to the speech

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  • Episode 12 Slow News Day

    As Chief Justice Ashland's health problems continue to mount, Joe Quincy, Ashland's former clerk, is pressed into service to persuade him…

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  • Episode 13 The Warfare of Genghis Khan

    When the flash of a secret nuclear detonation is detected over the Indian Ocean, Bartlet calls upon his people to investigate

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  • Episode 14 An Khe

    When a navy plane is shot down over hostile waters, Bartlet dispatches the SEALs to rescue them. Meanwhile, CJ makes an appearance on the…

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  • Episode 15 Full Disclosure

    News that former Vice President Hoynes is writing a revealing book about the President reaches the West Wing, and the mayor of Washington…

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  • Episode 16 Eppur Si Muove

    A republican congresswoman attempts to discredit Bartlet by exposing his daughter Ellie's involvement in a controversial medical study…

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  • Episode 17 The Supremes

    When a republican Supreme Court justice suddenly dies, Bartlet and his staff begin the search for a worthy successor. Glenn Close guest…

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  • Episode 18 Access

    A TV crew follows CJ around as she carries out her duties during a 'typical day' in the White House. But when a terrorist situation occurs…

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  • Episode 19 Talking Points

    Josh is troubled when he discovers Bartlet intends to reverse his position concerning the loss of American jobs to foreign nations

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  • Episode 20 No Exit

    An emergency quarantine is imposed on the West Wing when an airborne contamination is detected, forcing the staff to wait it out in small…

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  • Episode 21 Gaza

    Donna and Fitzwallace travel to the Gaza Strip on a fact-finding mission, but the diplomatic relations get off to an explosive start when…

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  • Episode 22 Memorial Day

    The fifth season of The West Wing comes to a dramatic finale, with Bartlet deploying troops to the Gaza Strip in response to the murder of…

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