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Season 7
The West Wing

Season 7

22 episodes · 2005
After nearly eight years, President Bartlet's time in the White House has come to an end, and two formidable men vie for the Presidency: Arnold Vinick, a Republican senator from California, and Matthew Santos, a three-term Houston Democratic congressman. After suffering a heart attack, former Advisor to the President Leo McGarry resolutely serves as Santos' vice presidential running mate, ably assisted by Annabeth Schott. Former Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman keeps his highly regarded political mind in overdrive as Santos' campaign manager.
After nearly eight years, President Bartlet's time in the White House has come to an end, and two formidable men vie for the Presidency: Arnold Vinick, a Republican senator from California, and Matthew Santos, a three-term Houston Democratic congressman. After suffering a heart attack, former Advisor to the President Leo McGarry resolutely serves as Santos' vice presidential running mate, ably assisted by Annabeth Schott. Former Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman keeps his highly regarded political mind in overdrive as Santos' campaign manager.

Episodes

The Ticket
E1 · The Ticket
2005 · 40m · 5.3 TMDB
As everyone but Josh causes Santos to question his choice of Leo as his running mate, Bartlet's investigation into the dangerous press leak continues. Also C.J. gets interviewed by Babish and Donna approaches Josh for a job.
The Mommy Problem
E2 · The Mommy Problem
2005 · 41m · 5.8 TMDB
Santos and Vinick have to deal with press fallout when it looks like the Bartlet White House is not going to continue the investigation into the press leaks.
Message of the Week
E3 · Message of the Week
2005 · 40m · 7.7 TMDB
It's three weeks into the presidential campaign and Vinick meets with Frost out on the trail. Santos pulls a stunt which leads to higher approval ratings and jolts the Vinick camp. Vinick and Santos try to kick each other politically while they focus on their messages of the week.
Mr. Frost
E4 · Mr. Frost
2005 · 39m · 7.7 TMDB
Margaret is interrogated at a hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Santos deflects religious questions onto Vinick; Someone gives C.J. intelligence information; a Palestinian leader is assassinated and Bartlet wants to attend the funeral despite security concerns. Also, we learn Margaret's last name.
Here Today
E5 · Here Today
2005 · 41m · 8.5 TMDB
The White House is trying to cope with the revelation of the identity of the leaker and Babish's questioning of Toby convinces him that he must get his lawyer. Lou persuades Josh to get Santos to clean house with his campaign staff. Kate finally reaches Charles Frost and confronts him about what he told to C.J. and a few other things about his personality in general. The Bartlets hear Ellie's heapful of "good" and "bad" news.
The Al Smith Dinner
E6 · The Al Smith Dinner
2005 · 40m · 7.7 TMDB
Donna is back and she's working for the Santos/McGarry campaign, but not for Josh. An attack ad on Santos by a pro-life group puts Vinick in a corner when Santos demands Vinick renounce it but Vinick knows that if he does it will offend the G.O.P. leadership.
The Debate
E7 · The Debate
2005 · 41m · 8.8 TMDB
Santos and Vinick battle it out in primetime live. Forrest Saywer the moderator poses questions and attempts to ensure that the candidates remain within bounds. Ellen DeGeneres guest hosts the show on behalf of American Express and their new credit card.
Undecideds
E8 · Undecideds
2005 · 40m · 8.0 TMDB
Lou and Santos run into trouble on the road when they try to pick up a family's vote; their child was shot by a Latino police officer. Also, CJ must manage a crisis between China and Kazakhstan.
The Wedding
E9 · The Wedding
2005 · 41m · 7.7 TMDB
Santos is working on campaign strategy, Ellie's getting married, Abbey is welcoming guests, Bartlet's making jokes, China and Kazahkstan are about to go to war, Carol makes an appearance, and Josh may get fired.
Running Mates
E10 · Running Mates
2006 · 40m · 7.7 TMDB
All eyes are looking forward to the Leo McGarry/Ray Sullivan Vice Presidential debate. Meawhile, Santos is trying not to catch his children's cold and he visits his home in Texas and continues to campaign. Jorge Santos, the Congressman's brother, may cause some problems at a gathering.
Internal Displacement
E11 · Internal Displacement
2006 · 40m · 7.3 TMDB
The Westins visit Washington and Doug is keeping a secret from Liz that many other senior staffers already know about. C.J. tries to make a deal with the French to try to handle a problem in the Sudan. Gail is in trouble. Josh asks Will for a little help with the campaign. C.J. and Danny go out to dinner and talk like good old friends and C.J. likens men to salmon while dealing with a waitress who is not all that found of her.
Duck and Cover
E12 · Duck and Cover
2006 · 40m · 6.0 TMDB
Bartlet must deal with the possiblity of a nuclear explosion in California, Kate is keeping a careful watch on the election in Kazakhstan and China's response, Will is acting as the government's voice this week, and Josh is trying to keep his political version of Tourette's in check.
The Cold
E13 · The Cold
2006 · 40m · 4.5 TMDB
After the near-nuclear disaster at the power plant the polls show surprising, or maybe not so surprising, results for both candidates. The Vinick camp gears up for backlash while the Santos camp hopes for cause to celebrate. Meanwhile Bartlet is still trying to keep the situation in Central Asia under control. Relationships in the Santos campaign, the Vinick campaign, and the West Wing all undergo changes and Vinick and Bartlet attempt to deal with different versions of the cold.
Two Weeks Out
E14 · Two Weeks Out
2006 · 40m · 7.3 TMDB
There are only two weeks left before Election Day and both candidates must make difficult choices at a time when they are both extremely tired. Vinick meets a famous athlete who greets him with a welcome that sings possible campaign trouble. Santos doesn't have such trouble with the athlete. Both candidates are campaigning in California with the hopes of stealing the election from the other guy in the hopes of thereby winning the election. Santos' briefcase falls into the hands of the Vinick campaign.
Welcome to Wherever You Are
E15 · Welcome to Wherever You Are
2006 · 40m · 7.5 TMDB
The Santos campaign meets up with Rock the Vote. Helen gives a lecture to a National Latina Organization, but her heritage doesn't help her when trying to deliver part of the Santos campaign message. Toby is being pressured by Attorney General Blake to reveal his source and it's affecting his relationship with his kids.
Election Day (1)
E16 · Election Day (1)
2006 · 40m · 5.0 TMDB
Election Day finally arrives, and between analyzing exit polls, and mulling over news reports, a few Santos staff members discover the joys of campaign romance. Meanwhile, C.J. ponders life after the White House; and Annabeth makes a tragic discovery.
Election Day (2)
E17 · Election Day (2)
2006 · 40m · 6.0 TMDB
Abbey is in New Hamphire with Liz Bartlet-Westin and they are awaiting the results of Doug Westin's campaign for a seat in Congress. Members of both the Santos campaign and the Vinick campaign must decide how to handle a tragedy, as the voters around the country continue to cast their votes for the next President of the United States.
Requiem
E18 · Requiem
2006 · 40m · 6.0 TMDB
Bartlet, Santos, and their staff members attend a funeral for one of their own. Also, Josh cautions Santos about getting involved in the vote for Speaker of the House.
Transition
E19 · Transition
2006 · 41m · 6.2 TMDB
Bartlet and his staff make the transition as easy as possible for the president-elect, who discovers some unpleasant realities about his new job.
The Last Hurrah
E20 · The Last Hurrah
2006 · 41m · 6.0 TMDB
While Santos is busy trying to select a new vice president, his wife finds her new responsibilities staggering. Meanwhile, Vinick ponders his next move.
Institutional Memory
E21 · Institutional Memory
2006 · 41m · 6.2 TMDB
C.J. and Will both face uncertain futures as Bartlet and his staffers prepare to leave the White House to make way for the Santos administration.
Tomorrow
E22 · Tomorrow
2006 · 40m · 5.0 TMDB
While Santos and his winning camp are nervously gearing up for the presidential inauguration, current President Bartlet, CJ, and the others fondly look back as they prepare to leave the White House forever.

Cast

Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Josiah Bartlet
Allison Janney
Allison Janney
C.J. Cregg
John Spencer
John Spencer
Leo McGarry
Bradley Whitford
Bradley Whitford
Josh Lyman
Joshua Malina
Joshua Malina
Will Bailey
Alan Alda
Alan Alda
Arnold Vinick
Jimmy Smits
Jimmy Smits
Matthew Santos
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth
Annabeth Schott
Mary McCormack
Mary McCormack
Kate Harper

Crew

W.G. Snuffy Walden
W.G. Snuffy Walden
Original Music Composer
Debora Cahn
Debora Cahn
Producer
Lawrence O'Donnell
Lawrence O'Donnell
Executive Producer
Alex Graves
Alex Graves
Executive Producer
Christopher Misiano
Christopher Misiano
Executive Producer
John Wells
John Wells
Executive Producer
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