The West Wing

Season 7

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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.

22 Episodes

  • The Ticket
    E1
    The TicketAs 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 ProblemSantos 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 WeekIt'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. FrostMargaret 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 TodayThe 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 DinnerDonna 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 DebateSantos 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
    UndecidedsThe Santos campaign's difficulties with the black community continue when a Latino police officer shoots a black child; C.J. offloads preparations for Ellie's wedding to Will when Kate needs her help with Kazakhstan; Josh visits Toby.
  • The Wedding
    E9
    The WeddingSantos 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 MatesAll 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 DisplacementThe 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 CoverBartlet 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 ColdThe nuclear accident in California spells bad news for the Vinick campaign, following the revelation of Vinick's prior lobbying for the plant involved in the accident and his support of nuclear power in general. With Vinick having lost his lead in many states, the Republican party recommends a change in staff and message. Meanwhile, amidst a celebratory mood in the Santos campaign Donna and Josh have a "moment" alone.
  • Two Weeks Out
    E14
    Two Weeks OutWith only two weeks left until the election, both campaigns face important decisions about which states to campaign in. The nuclear issue has prompted some in the Vinick campaign to recommend focusing on "family values", but Vinick himself wants to address the nuclear questions head-on. With both candidates hitting the same swing states they frequently encounter each other; Bruno finds Santos's briefcase in a meeting room.
  • Welcome to Wherever You Are
    E15
    Welcome to Wherever You AreWith barely a week until the election, the federal prosecutor threatens Toby with another indictment and promises to subpoena members of the Bartlet administration, unless he reveals his source. The Santos campaign hits three states in one day as they try to grab last-minute votes and make the most of their last few chances to impress the public.
  • Election Day (1)
    E16
    Election Day (1)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)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
    RequiemFormer series regulars, including Marlee Matlin, Mary-Louise Parker, Tim Matheson, Anna Deavere Smith and Gary Cole, make guest appearances as 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
    TransitionFormer cast member Rob Lowe returns as a senior political official in this episode, which finds Bartlet and his staff making the transition as easy as possible for the president-elect, who discovers some unpleasant realities about his new job. Meanwhile, a stressed-out Josh realizes that he may need to take some time off after he reaches his breaking point.
  • The Last Hurrah
    E20
    The Last HurrahWhile 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 MemoryTwo weeks before the inauguration, CJ and the rest of the Bartlett administration consider what they will do next. CJ examines her relationship with Danny and considers whether or not to suggest to the President pardoning Toby.
  • Tomorrow
    E22
    TomorrowAfter seven seasons of the Award-winning drama series, the Bartlet Administration prepares to leave the White House and The West Wing. While Santos and his winning camp are nervously gearing up for the presidential inauguration, current President Bartlet (Martin Sheen), CJ (Allison Janney) and the others fondly look back as they prepare to leave the White House forever.

Cast of Season 7

  • Martin SheenPresident Josiah Bartlet
  • Allison JanneyC.J. Cregg
  • John SpencerLeo McGarry
  • Bradley WhitfordJosh Lyman
  • Joshua MalinaWill Bailey
  • Alan AldaArnold Vinick
  • Jimmy SmitsMatthew Santos
  • Kristin ChenowethAnnabeth Schott
  • Mary McCormackKate Harper
  • Patrick WardProducer
  • Kristin HarmsProducer
  • Llewellyn WellsProducer
  • Neal Ahern Jr.Producer
  • Debora CahnProducer
  • Paul RedfordProducer
  • Peter NoahProducer
  • Andrew StearnProducer
  • Eli AttieProducer
  • Lawrence O'DonnellProducer
  • Carol FlintProducer
  • Peter ParnellProducer
  • Alexa JungeProducer
  • John Sacret YoungProducer

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