The West Wing

8.9
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Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.
  • 45min
  • Seasons: 7
  • Episodes: 155
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The West Wing

season 7

serie United States 1999 - 2006

Episode rating

Season 7
7.9
E1
7.8
E2
7.8
E3
7.9
E4
8.5
E5
7.9
E6
8.8
E7
8.0
E8
7.7
E9
8.2
E10
7.9
E11
8.4
E12
8.2
E13
8.0
E14
7.7
E15
8.6
E16
9.1
E17
8.8
E18
8.5
E19
8.3
E20
8.6
E21
9.0
E22

Cast of season 7

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 722

  • 7.9
    /10

    The Ticket
    episode S7.E1 september 2005
    Four days after the Democratic convention, Josh begins to staff up the Santos campaign. With Santos and Leo effectively strangers - and Leo not an experienced campaigner - adjustments of roles and responsibilities are required in order to deliver a strong and consistent message. The White House prepares to launch the military Space Shuttle on its rescue mission to the Space Station amidst growing suspicion that proof of its existence was deliberately leaked by someone in the Administration. The Republicans offer Bartlet a concession on an education bill in an attempt to drive a wedge between him and the Santos campaign.
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Mommy Problem
    episode S7.E2 october 2005
    Despite vigorous campaigning, the Santos campaign still struggles to articulate its message and keep the focus on domestic issues rather than gossip and trivia. Although Santos served decades in the military and remains in the reserves, Vinick still appears the stronger candidate on national security issues due to stereotypes about Republicans and Democrats. The White House's decision to halt their own investigation into the leak is a savvy legal move, however it could prove to be costly politically: while Vinick can slam the President for this decision, it's not so easy for Santos to do so. Josh reluctantly recruits help with running the campaign when it becomes obvious that he's trying to do too much himself.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Message of the Week
    episode S7.E3 october 2005
    With Santos gaining momentum, the Vinick campaign devises a strategy to catch them off-guard by focusing on immigration issues: by taking a pro-immigration stance, they force Santos to spend time courting the Latino vote. A powerful Christian group is nervous about supporting a Republican presidential candidate who is pro-choice, and demands a guarantee that Vinick only appoint pro-life judges. Vinick hopes that the strong religious credentials of his running mate Sullivan will be enough to satisfy the Christian base, but inevitably finds himself in a difficult situation.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Mr. Frost
    episode S7.E4 october 2005
    The Santos campaign faces questions on intelligent design and evolution during a campaign stop focusing on education in Pennsylvania. Margaret testifies before the committee investigating the leak, which has also served most current and former members of the Bartlet administration with subpoenas. A suicide bombing in the Middle East throws the region into chaos and threatens to postpone all campaigning. An intelligence analyst assigned to brief the Vinick campaign demands to speak with CJ.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Here Today
    episode S7.E5 october 2005
    Toby's confession sends shock waves through the White House; Kate tracks developments following the assassination in Kazakhstan; the Santos campaign appears stalled.
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Al Smith Dinner
    episode S7.E6 october 2005
    A pro-life special interest group launches an ad attacking Santos for his abortion stance, but Vinick also sees it as trouble since he's also pro-choice and doesn't want to draw attention to the issue. With Vinick ahead in the polls, he has no incentive to debate Santos and thus continues to drag his feet over negotiations. Back at the White House, C.J. orders new Communications Director Will Bailey to not answer questions from the press about the leak investigation.
  • 8.8
    /10

    The Debate
    episode S7.E7 november 2005
    A live debate between Santos and Vinick, performed once for the east coast and once for the west.
  • 8
    /10

    Undecideds
    episode S7.E8 december 2005
    The Santos campaign's difficulties with the black community continue when a Latino police officer shoots a black child; C.J. offloads preparations for Ellie's wedding to Will when Kate needs her help with Kazakhstan; Josh visits Toby.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Wedding
    episode S7.E9 december 2005
    President Bartlet's plan to attend his daughter Ellie's White House wedding is jeopardized when Russia and China mobilize troops over growing chaos in Kazakhstan. The Santos campaign has gained ground on Vinick over the last few weeks, but with less than two months until the election it's not clear that the gap can be closed. As Josh obsesses over the electoral math, tracking polls, and decisions on where to spend advertising money, some Democrats are nervous that the election is slipping away, and urge Santos to fire Josh as campaign manager.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Running Mates
    episode S7.E10 january 2006
    Leo's preparation for the Vice Presidential debate is going badly; Santos makes his last trip home before the election; Will and Kate continue to flirt.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Internal Displacement
    episode S7.E11 january 2006
    Danny tells C.J. some important news about the President's son-in-law over dinner; C.J. attempts to broker an international deal to stop genocide in Darfur; Josh twists C.J.'s arm to get her to help the Santos campaign.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Duck and Cover
    episode S7.E12 january 2006
    A nuclear accident in California sends the White House and both campaigns into overdrive. Meanwhile, China and Russia appear headed for a showdown over elections and oil in Kazakhstan.
  • 8.2
    /10

    The Cold
    episode S7.E13 march 2006
    The Vinick campaign struggles with the impact of the nuclear accident in California; Josh and Donna have a "moment".
  • 8
    /10

    Two Weeks Out
    episode S7.E14 march 2006
    Both candidates face vital choices about which states to campaign in; Vinick tries to put the nuclear issue behind him; Bruno finds Santos's briefcase.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Welcome to Wherever You Are
    episode S7.E15 march 2006
    A federal prosecutor's threat to indict Toby on another charge has the potential to affect the impending election.
  • 8.6
    /10

    Election Day: Part 1
    episode S7.E16 april 2006
    Election day finally arrives; C.J. ponders job offers; the election looks too close to call.
  • 9.1
    /10

    Election Day: Part 2
    episode S7.E17 april 2006
    Polls are closing across the country, and the race is too close to call; friends and colleagues react to the news about Leo.
  • 8.8
    /10

    Requiem
    episode S7.E18 april 2006
    President Bartlet and his current and former staffers come together for Leo's funeral.
  • 8.5
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    Transition
    episode S7.E19 april 2006
    Eyebrows are raised when the President-elect places a call to the president of China and offers a different position than that of Bartlet. Meanwhile, Josh picks his deputy chief of staff.
  • 8.3
    /10

    The Last Hurrah
    episode S7.E20 april 2006
    While Santos is wrapped up in choosing his new Vice President, Helen is overwhelmed by the issues facing the new First Family. Meanwhile, Vinick must find a new road now that the election is over.
  • 8.6
    /10

    Institutional Memory
    episode S7.E21 may 2006
    Two weeks before the inauguration, CJ and the rest of the Bartlett administration consider what they will do next. CJ examines her relationship with Danny and considers whether or not to suggest to the President pardoning Toby.
  • 9
    /10

    Tomorrow
    episode S7.E22 may 2006
    Santos and his staff prepare for the inauguration as Bartlet and his team look back on their years in the White House.