C.J.'s first day as Chief of Staff gives her a new appreciation for Leo's skill in the role. While struggling to keep up with her hectic schedule, she must handle the sudden appearance of abandoned Soviet nuclear material, counter political maneuvering within the Cabinet, and assert her authority with the staff and the President. Toby conducts a press briefing after which C.J. orders him to quickly find someone to fill the role permanently. The Democratic Party enlists Josh's help to talk Congressman Matt Santos out of taking an early retirement.
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- C.J. Cregg
- Josh Lyman
- Toby Ziegler
- Donna Moss
- President Josiah Bartlet
- Margaret Hooper
- Abbey Bartlet
- Charlie Young
- Will Bailey
- Kate Harper
- Leo McGarry
- Matthew Santos
- Annabeth Schott
- Deborah Fiderer
- Nancy McNally
- Secretary of Defense Miles Hutchinson
- Carol Fitzpatrick
- Ed Merridy
- Staff Sergeant Keltie
- Roman Mindeli
- Alan Zwick
- Reporter John
- Mark O'Donnell
- Chris
- Agent Caswell
- Ned
- Dave
- Claire Stein
- Len Segal
- Energy Secretary Gerald Deloit