While a live TV show is broadcast from the West Wing following the State of the Union, the staff must covertly deal with a hostage situation in Colombia. CJ learns that a special guest at the state of the union has a black mark on his record that could taint the administration. Ainsley Hayes is afraid to meet the President in person.
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- Abbey Bartlet
- President Josiah Bartlet
- Josh Lyman
- Donna Moss
- Sam Seaborn
- C.J. Cregg
- Ainsley Hayes
- Leo McGarry
- Charlie Young
- Toby Ziegler
- Joey Lucas
- Henry Shallick
- Dolores Landingham
- Mark Gottfried
- Kenny Thurman
- Mike Chysler
- Gretchen Tyler
- Carol Fitzpatrick
- Larry
- Secret Service Agent Donnie
- Pollster
- Pollster #2
- Mr. Finney
- Floor Manager
- Tom
- Officer #1
- Congressman Satch
- Reporter Sandy
- Newscaster #2
- Gail Schumer