The West Wing gave audiences a look into the complicated world of American politics. It was groundbreaking TV that tackled issues with eloquence and respect. So, what really was next for all of the show's stars?

The West Wing's fearless leader was President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet (Martin Sheen). Though the show's initial plan was to not focus on the president, Sheen's charisma and magnetism got him a series regular role. He even had his own catchphrase, "What's next?" So, what did happen next for Martin Sheen?

Martin Sheen now has 250 credits, several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and one Golden Globe win to his name. He's currently starring on Netflix's Grace and Frankie with fellow icons Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Sam Waterston.

Allison Janney mastered the walk and talk with her portrayal of Press Secretary C.J. Cregg. Her performance garnered her a handful of Emmy wins.

The awards didn't stop with The West Wing for Janney, thanks to her current role as Bonnie on CBS's Mom. She also pops in and out of the Showtime series Masters of Sex, and stars in the movie adaptation of the best-selling novel Girl on a Train.

Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford) was a political boy wonder. So what is Whitford up to now?

Since leaving The West Wing, Whitford has worked on some big titles: Shameless, Happyish, and Transparent, to name a few. His latest movie, A Happening of Monumental Proportions, reunites him with former co-star Allison Janney.

John Spencer kept things serious as the President's close personal friend and chief of staff, Leo McGarry.

Sadly, Spencer passed away during the filming of the seventh and final season of The West Wing.

Janel Moloney played Donna Moss, the hardworking assistant to Josh Lyman. So who is Moloney working with these days?

Moloney currently stars on HBO's The Leftovers as Mary Jamison, the town pastor's mute and paralyzed wife.

Richard Schiff starred as Toby Ziegler, the White House's dour Chief of Communications. So what's Schiff up to now?

Schiff's acting chops have landed him major roles on The Affair, Dirk Gently, The Grinder, Mom, Rogue, House of Lies and Ballers.

Dule Hill played the president's assistant Charlie Young, who formed an incredibly close relationship with the commander-in-chief (and his daughter). What's Hill doing now?

Hill is currently starring on HBO's Ballers with former cast member Richard Schiff.

Rob Lowe brought us the idealistic and optimistic Deputy White House Communications Director Sam Seaborn. So where is Lowe hanging these days?

Since leaving The West Wing, Rob Lowe has starred in several TV shows (Brothers and Sisters, Californication, Parks and Recreation, The Grinder ... ). His latest gig is a lead role on CBS's Code Black.

Joshua Malina played outsider Will Bailey, who takes over as Deputy White House Communications Director when Sam leaves to run for Congress. So what's Malina doing now?

Seems like Malina can't get enough of (TV show) politics. He has taken up residence in another West Wing - on ABC's Scandal.

Stockard Channing starred as First Lady Abbey Bartlet, who goes through a massive medical scandal on the show. So what trouble is Channing getting into nowadays?

Channing appeared on The Good Wife, and is set to star in What The Night Can Do with her former The West Wing husband, Martin Sheen.

Mary McCormack played Kate Harper, who becomes the Deputy National Security Advisor to the White House. Where is McCormack now?

Since her time on The West Wing, McCormack has appeared on a variety of shows including In Plain Sight, Scandal, The Newsroom and House of Lies. Next up is The Men, a sci-fi adventure, with former co-star Richard Schiff.

Elisabeth Moss played First Daughter Zoey Bartlet, who faces persecution when she dates her father's personal aide, Charlie Young. Is Moss playing less-troubled characters nowadays?

Moss starred as a secretary-turned-copywriter on Mad Men, a troubled detective looking for a kidnapped girl on Top Of The Lake, and will soon star in The Handmaid's Tale.

Kristin Chenoweth played smooth-talking Annabeth Schott. Here's what Chenoweth is doing now.

The better question is: What isn't she doing? She held major roles on Pushing Daisies, GCB, and Glee. She wrote a memoir and is about to release her sixth studio album. You can also catch her as Velma Von Tussle in NBC's live musical Hairspray in late 2016.