The senior staff clash with the consultants who are to work on Bartlet's reelection campaign; C.J. is concerned that the press senses the Bartlets' marriage could be in trouble; Josh asks Leo to let him use his connection to postpone the FDA's drug announcement; the situation on Haiti comes to a head.
- Directed by
- Thomas Schlamme
- Written by
- Aaron Sorkin
Guest stars
Stockard Channing
Abigail 'Abbey' Bartlet
Connie Britton
Connie Tate
NiCole Robinson
Margaret Hooper
Marlee Matlin
Joey Lucas
Anna Deavere Smith
Nancy McNally
Ron Silver
Bruno Gianelli
- B
Bill O'Brien
Kenny Thurman
Evan Handler
Douglas Wegland
Glenn Morshower
Mike Chysler
Peter James Smith
Ed
- J
John Emmanuel
Agent
William Duffy
Staffer
All episodes — Season 3
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S3 E1Manchester (1)
Oct 10, 2001838 min
Bartlet's decision about Haiti falls under scrutiny; C.J. makes a horrible blunder in a press conference and is hounded about the president's health by reporters; the staff disagrees about whether Bartlet should apologize for not revealing
S3 E3Ways and Means
Oct 24, 20017.640 min
The Special Prosecutor sets his probe in motion; Sam and Bruno are concerned about the loyalty of a powerful labor leader; Toby and Josh are preoccupied with a congressional battle over the estate tax; Ainsley fixes up Donna with a Republic
S3 E4On the Day Before
Oct 31, 20017.841 min
When Bartlet vetoes the "death tax", the staff must scramble to keep the veto from being overridden; Josh tries to smooth talk a promising governor who is considering running against the President; Charlie is urged to ask for immunity in hi
S3 E5War Crimes
Nov 7, 20017.841 min
The President has a showdown; Donna lies when she appears before the Congressional committee investigating the President; Leo debates with an old friend about the US future stance regarding the war crimes tribunal; Sam tries to find the log
S3 E6Gone Quiet
Nov 14, 20017.838 min
When an American spy submarine suddenly goes silent in hostile North Korea, Bartlet must decide whether to inform the enemy or attempt a secret rescue operation; Abbey learns her past malpractice suits might compromise Bartlet's criminal in
S3 E7The Indians in the Lobby
Nov 21, 20018.240 min
While Bartlet worries about where he will be on Thanksgiving--and how to best cook a gourmet turkey -- C.J. meets with two Native Americans, Maggie and Jack, who are camped in the White House lobby.