The West Wing

Shutdown

E8    Nov 19, 2003    40m    TV-14
Jed's decision not to be held hostage by Haffley shuts down the federal government; unable to get through to Jed and fearing the worst, Leo calls in the reinforcements, and Abbey returns to Washington to deliver a message and provide her husband with a little perspective; after being benched from the staff meetings, Josh gets put back in the game by Jed and sets the stage for victory; disregarding the advice of more seasoned colleagues, Haffley makes a major misstep and loses his advantage over the White House; Jed and Haffley meet and reach an accord on the budget.
Cast of Shutdown
  • Martin SheenPresident Josiah Bartlet
  • Allison JanneyC.J. Cregg
  • Richard SchiffToby Ziegler
  • John SpencerLeo McGarry
  • Bradley WhitfordJosh Lyman
  • Dulé HillCharlie Young
  • Joshua MalinaWill Bailey
  • Janel MoloneyDonna Moss
  • Timothy Davis-ReedMark O'Donnell
  • Stockard ChanningAbbey Bartlet
  • NiCole RobinsonMargaret Hooper
  • Melissa MarsalaRina
  • Gary ColeVice President Bob Russell
  • Joanne McGeeWife
  • Michael HyattAngela Blake
  • Brandon BarashBret
  • Steven CulpSpeaker of the House Jeff Haffley
  • Joyce GuyReporter Charlayne

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