Watch The West Wing Season 6 Episode 18: La Palabra

Richard Schiff on the Effect of The West Wing

The celebrated ensemble drama following a U.S. president and his staff as they set public policy and face personal problems in a `parallel universe' (as one of the series' executive producers called it) that can be remarkably similar to the real one. An Emmy juggernaut (four Best Drama awards in its first four seasons) as well as a Peabody winner, `Wing (more…)

Back To:Episode Guide

Season 6, Episode 18 La Palabra

First Aired: March 9, 2005

Super Tuesday's approaching and Santos, trailing Russell and Hoynes in all of the states, must do well in California to stay alive. Still, his cautious reaction to a GOP-passed bill barring illegal immigrants from getting driver's licenses in the Golden State is uncharacteristic. Meanwhile, Donna tries to figure out why Hoynes, who's leading in California (and is about to be endorsed by a major Latino group), hasn't gone there to campaign.

Watch Now

Subscription

Paid

Subscription

Paid

Guest Cast

Tom W. Chick Reporter

Gary Cole Vice President Bob Russell

Penny Griego Anchor

Ivan Allen Anchor

Michael Reilly Burke Bill Brewer

Randolph Brooks Reporter

Dalia Phillips Reporter

Charles Noland Reporter

Karis Campbell Ronna

Alex Manette Reporter

Teri Polo Helen Santos

Castulo Guerra Gil Garcia

Christine Avila Reporter

Ray Wise Gov. Gabe Tillman

Matthew Del Negro Bram

John O'Brien Reporter

Cast & Details See all »

Premiered: September 22, 1999
Rating: TV-14
Premise: The celebrated ensemble drama following a U.S. president and his staff as they set public policy and face personal problems in a `parallel universe' (as one of the series' executive producers called it) that can be remarkably similar to the real one. An Em… (more)