Thomas Schlamme

Roger demands justice at Conrad’s trial. Raymond exploits his enemy’s weakness. After a stunning press conference, Charlie fights to protect his own.

With his options dwindling, Charlie considers taking a dubious deal. Conrad’s bail hangs in the balance. Raymond’s manipulative game loses momentum.

Conrad adjusts to his new reality. Raymond takes a huge gamble. Charlie finds strength after surgery only to be reminded of his ongoing financial woes.

A shocking spectacle breeds tensions at Turpmtine. Roger’s aspirations to help Conrad take a hit. At a charity gala, old acquaintances reconnect.

As the details of the murders become clear, Pyre and Taba embark on an interstate manhunt, hoping to catch the killers before they complete their list of those to be “blood atoned.”

As riots and conspiracies spread across the country in the lead up to election day, Herman takes measures to keep his family safe. Bess does all she can at a…

After learning the family has been selected for a forced relocation, Herman looks to make a challenge in court. Bess gives Herman an ultimatum when violence breaks out at a…

Evelyn and Bengelsdorf receive an invitation from Mrs. Lindbergh to a state dinner for Nazi Germany’s foreign minister, as Evelyn makes Sandy the face of the youth assimilation program. Back…

As the summit fast approaches, Elizabeth enlists Philip’s help for a mission that could yield game-changing intel.

1978–79: Roma sees The Women’s Building be established. Harvey Milk runs for the Board of Supervisors against a backdrop of Anita Bryant’s ”Moral Majority” and John Briggs’s statewide initiative to…

Philip and Elizabeth deal with the fallout of all they’ve wrought. What will happen when the FBI finds out about Gene’s suicide? How will Pastor Tim deal with the revelation…

A new era is ushered in with the first test of an atomic weapon.

Charlie is forced into a new leadership role in the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb.

Philip faces a moral dilemma while developing an asset. Philip and Elizabeth’s friction escalates. Stan develops a theory with serious repercussions for national security. Paige makes a surprising birthday wish.

Danger mounts for Elizabeth and Philip as they get closer to the inner circle of the C.I.A. Afghan Group. Stan monitors Zinaida. Agent Aderholt challenges Agent Gaad on a crucial…

Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.

Frank attempts to save his team, and pays the price; at the same time, the wives get creative trying to make life on the Hill more interesting.

A drama about the clandestine race to build the world’s first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, N.M., centers on a self-destructive professor who is commissioned to help lead the Manhattan…

Elizabeth comes back from her injury and straight into what should have been a routine mission – but it goes awry, leaving her and Philip in fear not only for…

Philip and Elizabeth discover that their murdered colleague Robert had a wife they never knew about. As they try to determine what she knows and where her allegiance lies, Stan’s…

We are introduced to the very unique Braveman family. Single mom Sarah, and her two kids Amber and Drew, are moving back home with Sarah’s parents Zeek and Camille. Julia,…

Allison Janney, as herself, is the guest host of a show that goes haywire when the propmasters and cue card workers stage a last minute wildcat strike.

Matt takes a stroll down memory lane and recalls how he met Harriet

Matt fabricates a response to a gift sent by one of Harriet’s fans while the show attempts to recover from 90 seconds of questionable material. An article about the show…

Now that they’re on board, Matt and Danny try not to crumble under the pressure of putting on their first big show, where the stakes are outrageously high. Also high…

Pilot is the first episode of the television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. The episode was first aired in the United States on the NBC network on September…

It’s December 23, and the holiday brings several visitors to the White House: Zoey comes home with her new French boyfriend in tow; aided by Josh, Toby’s father seeks a…

While Jed, Leo and Fitzwallace grapple with terrorism and moral absolutes, Josh and Amy grapple with each other over a welfare-reform bill; Donna represents the White House at a North…

The staff and the F.B.I. work to combat a threat to firebomb black churches in Tennessee on Christmas Eve; accompanied by Jordan, Leo testifies before the House committee probing Bartlet’s…

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…

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…

On the day of Mrs. Landingham’s funeral, the staff deals with a Haitian presidential crisis and the law suit against the big tobacco companies, and Bartlet must decide about running…

Josh investigates the suicide of a pilot with whom he has things in common; Donna tries to get an invitation to the Congressional Christmas party to hear Yo-Yo Ma perform;…

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…

”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…

The staff deals with the crisis of an American pilot who was shot down in Iraq; Toby’s brother is in danger on a space shuttle whose doors won’t close; Bartlet…

Bidders drop out of the auction for Continental Corp., which causes concern for the future of the ””Sports Night”” team. Meanwhile, Casey prepares to look for new work without Dan,…

After the Supreme Court refuses to stay the execution of a convicted murderer, Bartlet has forty-eight hours to decide whether or not to commute the sentence; Josh faces off with…

The president of Indonesia is honored at a state dinner; the staff deals with Hurricane Sarah, a potential teamster strike, and a raid involving children in Idaho; a reporter flirts…

Second Season Opener Isaac returns to the job, but the effects of his stroke appear to be affecting his performance. The 90-day ””cooling off period”” following Dana’s canceled wedding is…

The Vice President refuses to fall in line with Bartlet; Sam discusses the problem of Laurie with Josh and Toby; the plane carrying President Bartlet’s doctor, a naval officer, is…

In the series premiere, the White House staff is being called into work in the early hours of the morning to the news that the President of the United States…

Season One Finale. Gordon has an announcement for Dana. Dan helps Casey and his son Charlie with a problem. Dana has a big new camera and she’s threatening to use…

Having been rebuffed by Rebecca, Dan turns to Casey for help in dating her. Casey, still wrestling with his feelings for Dana, refuses. Next Dan turns to Jeremy in his…

Rumors spread about Isaac’s job status when the Wall Street Journal reports the recent trouble between Luther Sachs and Sports Night. J.J. begs Isaac to let him forward messages to…

It’s Dana and Casey’s night off, and neither wants to take it. They decide to double date, Dana with Gordon and Casey with Lisa a lawyer who’s on a blind…

The team broadcasts an Everest climb, the first one since 1954. Jeremy realizes he’s got something to live for, Natalie. Casey searches for food, as Dan searches for a charity…