The West Wing 2
2000-10-04 | Drama | 22 episodes8 Seasons
Episode
In the Shadow of Two Gunmen (1) (2000)
"In the Shadow of Two Gunmen" is the two-part second season premiere of the American political drama television seriesThe West Wing. Both parts were written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Thomas Schlamme.
Directed By
- Thomas Schlamme
Writer
- Aaron Sorkin
In the Shadow of Two Gunmen (2) (2000)
With the accomplice in custody, it's revealed that the intended target was Charlie, not Bartlet. The staff still awaits news about Josh, and recalls how C.J. and Donna came to join the Bartlet campaign.
Directed By
- Thomas Schlamme
Writer
- Aaron Sorkin
The Midterms (2000)
While Josh recovers from bullet wounds there's a noticeable tension among some of the White House Staff. Toby is gung-ho to go after extremist groups in light of the attack. Charlie withdraws from the first family after learning more about the shooting. Bartlet's mind is preoccupied with a small time school election because of an old rivalry. CJ mangles physicist by referring to them as psychics as Josh listens from his sick bed. A subplot involves a reception for radio talk show hosts. Dr. Jenna Jacobs, whose doctorate is in English Lit., is one of those attending. Sam encourages a friend to run for office, unfortunately it doesn't go as he intended.
Directed By
- Alex Graves
Writer
- Aaron Sorkin
In this White House (2000)
To investigate the cost and availability of AIDS medication needed in Africa, the White House plays host to representatives of American pharmaceutical companies and the president of an African nation; C.J. accidentally leaks information to a freshman reporter; after Sam is shown up by an amateur Republican operative on a television program, Jed decides to hire her.
Directed By
- Ken Olin
Writer
- Peter Parnell
And It's Surely to Their Credit (2000)
Leo tries to make Ainsley's arrival as painless as possible, despite resistance from her new boss and several other White House staffers; Donna helps with the President's weekly radio address; C.J. tries to derail a retiring General's attempt to speak out against Bartlet; Sam gives Josh ideas on how to deal with his insurance company.
Directed By
- Christopher Misiano
Writer
- Aaron Sorkin
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