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Season 3, Episode 15

Dead Irish Writers

March 6, 200239 min

Concern arises over the medical board's decision on Abbey's actions in treating Jed's M.S.; Sam tries to get a Senator he doesn't like to pass a bill for a super-conducter that he doesn't even understand; Amy tries to influence Josh; Lord Marbury explains to Toby why a member of the IRA cannot be invited to the White House; Donna receives shocking news when the Secret Service won't give her clearance to attend Abbey's birthday party.

Directed by
Alex Graves
Written by
Eli Attie, Aaron Sorkin, Paul Redford

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