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The West Wing Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1999 - 2000
Series 1 of The West Wing begins in the middle of Josiah Bartlet's (Martin Sheen) first year in office, giving us an insight into a West Wing 'stuck in neutral'. We see the White House attempting to pass a piece of legislation, and the season is non-stop, ending with a cliffhanger assassination attempt.
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Sep 22, 1999 60 mins
Sam (Rob Lowe) spends the night with a woman (Lisa Edelstein) he met in a bar; Josh (Bradley Whitford) is in hot water because of something he said on TV; Bartlet (Martin Sheen) deals with a religious group. Leo: John Spencer. C.J.: Allison Janney. Madeline: Moira Kelly.
Episode 2
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Wed, Sep 29, 1999 60 mins
Bartlet (Martin Sheen) chooses a young Naval officer (Ruben Santiago-Hudson) as his personal physician; C.J. tries to get a point across to the Vice President (Tim Matheson); after informing his colleagues about his liaison with a call girl, Sam (Rob Lowe) returns to the place where they met. Laurie: Lisa Edelstein. C.J.: Allison Janney. Leo: John Spencer.
Episode 3
A Proportional Response
Wed, Oct 6, 1999 60 mins
Bartlet (Martin Sheen) wants an unexpected response to a plane being shot down; Josh believes that a job applicant (Dule Hill) might be just right to be the President's aide; C.J. talks to a reporter (Timothy Busfield), who's heard about Sam's friendship with a call girl. Fitzwallace: John Amos. Josh: Bradley Whitford. C.J.: Allison Janney.
Episode 4
Five Votes Down
Wed, Oct 13, 1999 60 mins
While staff members strive to regain five crucial votes on a gun bill, Leo (John Spencer) is told by his wife (Sara Botsford) that their marriage is in trouble. Hoynes: Tim Matheson. Christopher Wick: Jay Underwood. Tillinghouse: Michael McGuire. Charlie: Dule Hill. Bartlet: Martin Sheen. Sam: Rob Lowe.
Episode 5
The Crackpots and These Women
Wed, Oct 20, 1999 60 mins
While the staff deals with problems ranging from UFOs to smallpox, Bartlet (Martin Sheen) prepares for a press conference and makes chili for his daughter (Elisabeth Moss). Donna Moss: Janel Moloney. Cathy: Suzy Nakamura. Charlie: Dule Hill. Economist: Michele Marsh. Loomis: Nicholas Cascone. Jerry: Nick Offerman. Sam: Rob Lowe. Leo: John Spencer.
Episode 6
Mr. Willis of Ohio
Wed, Nov 3, 1999 60 mins
A widower (Al Fann) who took over his late wife's seat in Congress reveals his accountability in a census matter; the President asks Josh to help Charlie relax. Charlie: Dule Hill. Zoey Bartlet: Elisabeth Moss. Mallory: Allison Smith. Frat No. 1: Eric Balfour. Frat No. 2: Blake Shields. Frat No. 3: Justin Urich. Josh: Bradley Whitford. Toby: Richard Schiff.
Episode 7
The State Dinner
Wed, Nov 10, 1999 60 mins
While preparations are being made for a state dinner with the President of Indonesia, the staff deals with a labor dispute, a hurricane and a siege. First Lady: Stockard Channing. President of Indonesia: Ariono Suriawinata. Russo: William Lucking. Bambang: Peter Kors. Sondra: Jacqueline Torres. Danny: Timothy Busfield. C.J.: Allison Janney. Sam: Rob Lowe.
Episode 8
Enemies
Wed, Nov 17, 1999 60 mins
Word leaks out that Bartlet and the Vice President (Martin Sheen, Tim Matheson) clashed at a cabinet meeting; Mallory (Allison Smith) invites Sam (Rob Lowe) to the opera; Leo tries to prove a point to his daughter. Danny: Timothy Busfield.
Episode 9
The Short List
Wed, Nov 24, 1999 60 mins
Just before Bartlet (Martin Sheen) is ready to name a Supreme Court nominee, he considers another possible candidate. Meanwhile, there are accusations of drug use among the staff. Harrison: Ken Howard. Mendoza: Edward James Olmos. Crouch: Mason Adams. Danny: Timothy Busfield. C.J.: Allison Janney. Josh: Bradley Whitford.
Episode 10
In Excelsis Deo
Wed, Dec 15, 1999 60 mins
In a poignant Christmas episode, a business card in the pocket of an overcoat donated to Goodwill ties Toby to a homeless Korean War vet. The card is the only link between Toby and Walter Hufnagle, but when Hufnagle's body is found on the Mall two days before Christmas, Toby has found his holiday mission: arrange a military funeral for him. Meanwhile, Danny (Timothy Busfield) wants to date C.J., but she's leery. She's also preoccupied with hate-crimes legislation.
Episode 11
Lord John Marbury
Wed, Jan 5, 2000 60 mins
As India prepares to invade the Pakistan-held Kashmir territory, Bartlet seeks the advice of an India expert (Roger Rees); meanwhile, Josh testifies at a hearing. Habib: Eric Avari. Claypool: John Diehl. Zoey: Elisabeth Moss. Fitzwallace: John Amos. Josh: Bradley Whitford. Leo: John Spencer. Bartlet: Martin Sheen.
Episode 12
He Shall, From Time to Time...
Wed, Jan 12, 2000 60 mins
Bartlet (Martin Sheen) collapses while preparing to deliver his first State of the Union address; Leo (John Spencer) faces the press about his past substance-abuse problems. First Lady: Stockard Channing. Marbury: Roger Rees. Mallory: Allison Smith. Danny: Timothy Busfield.
Episode 13
Take Out the Trash Day
Wed, Jan 26, 2000 60 mins
The staff has to deal with a possible hearing involving Leo, a sex-education bill, funding for PBS-TV and the source of some news leaks. Congressman Bruno: James Handy. Simon Blye: Dakin Matthews. Zoey: Elisabeth Moss. Danny: Timothy Busfield. Mrs. Lydell: Linda Gehringer. Mr. Lydell: Ray Baker. Leo: John Spencer. Bartlet: Martin Sheen. C.J.: Allison Janney.
Episode 14
Take This Sabbath Day
Wed, Feb 9, 2000 60 mins
Bartlet spends the weekend deciding on whether or not to commute the sentence of a man convicted of drug-related murders. Joey: Marlee Matlin. Father Cavanaugh: Karl Malden. Zane: Noah Emmerich. Rabbi Glassman: David Proval. Kenny: Bill O'Brien. Sam: Rob Lowe. Josh: Bradley Whitford. Leo: John Spencer.
Episode 15
Celestial Navigation
Wed, Feb 16, 2000 60 mins
While Sam and Toby go to Connecticut to get the President's Supreme Court nominee (Edward James Olmos) out of jail, Josh tells a group about a typical day at the White House. Debbie O'Leary: CCH Pounder. Nessler: Robert David Hall. Danny: Timothy Busfield. Peter: Jason C. Morgan. MacNamara: Vaughn Armstrong. Sam: Rob Lowe. Toby: Richard Schiff. Josh: Bradley Whitford.
Episode 16
20 Hours in L.A.
Wed, Feb 23, 2000 60 mins
During a quick trip to L.A., Bartlet meets his daughter's new Secret Service agent (Jorja Fox) and attends a fund-raiser at the home of a movie executive (Bob Balaban). Jay Leno, David Hasselhoff and Veronica Webb appear as themselves. Joey: Marlee Matlin. Kiefer: John de Lancie. Vice President Hoynes: Tim Matheson. Josh: Bradley Whitford. Bartlet: Martin Sheen.
Episode 17
The White House Pro-Am
Wed, Mar 22, 2000 60 mins
Diplomacy figures into how best to advise the First Lady (Stockard Channing) on some actions; hate mail prompts the President to ask his daughter to cancel a date. Zoey: Elisabeth Moss. Danny: Timothy Busfield. Lilli Mays: Nadia Dajani. Rebecca Reeseman: Amy Aquino. Gina: Jorja Fox. Jeffrey: Brandon Hammond. Sam: Rob Lowe. Leo: John Spencer. Bartlet: Martin Sheen.
Episode 18
Six Meetings Before Lunch
Wed, Apr 5, 2000 60 mins
The President's daughter (Elisabeth Moss) is questioned by a writer about a party she attended; Josh discusses monetary reparations for descendants of slaves. Gina: Jorja Fox. Mallory: Allison Smith. Jeff Breckenridge: Carl Lumbly. Drumm: Christopher Wynne. Bartlet: Martin Sheen. Sam: Rob Lowe. Leo: John Spencer.
Episode 19
Let Bartlet Be Bartlet
Wed, Apr 26, 2000 60 mins
Problems facing the staff include a memo criticizing the President that Mandy wrote while working for the opposition, plus meetings about gays in the military and campaign funding. Steve Onorato: Paul Provenza. Blakely: Richard Penn. Danny: Timothy Busfield. Fitzwallace: John Amos. Congressman No. 1: David Brisbin. Congressman No. 2: Andy Buckley. Bartlet: Martin Sheen. Mandy: Moira Kelly. C.J.: Allison Janney.
Episode 20
Mandatory Minimums
Wed, May 3, 2000 60 mins
Bartlet makes two nominations; Josh clashes with a senator; Joey Lucas (Marlee Matlin) arrives to work on a special project. Al Kiefer: John De Lancie. Onorato: Paul Provenza. Senator: Bruce Weitz. Kenny: Bill O'Brien. Danny: Timothy Busfield. Josh: Bradley Whitford. Sam: Rob Lowe. Bartlet: Martin Sheen.
Episode 21
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
Wed, May 10, 2000 60 mins
While the staff awaits the results of a poll on the President's popularity, Joey Lucas (Marlee Matlin) and Josh don't see eye-to-eye on an issue, and Sam's friend graduates from law school. Laurie: Lisa Edelstein. Ken Cochran: Lawrence Pressman. Barry Haskell: Austin Pendleton. Kenny: Bill O'Brien. Sen. Lobell: David Huddleston. Sam: Rob Lowe. Toby: Richard Schiff. Bartlet: Martin Sheen.
Episode 22
What Kind of Day Has It Been
Wed, May 17, 2000 60 mins
While Bartlet gets ready for a town-hall meeting with college students, several staff members are concerned about a downed U.S. plane in the Iraqi desert. Zoey: Elisabeth Moss. Danny: Timothy Busfield. Gina: Jorja Fox. Fitzwallace: John Amos. Vice President Hoynes: Tim Matheson. Toby: Richard Schiff. Bartlet: Martin Sheen.
