A definitive ranking of every character on the west wing the. The west wing s fourth season received 15 emmy nominations and 2 wins including, best drama series and outstanding directing for a drama series. D is a fictional character from the american serial drama the west wing, portrayed by moira kelly. Briefly reappears in season 7, wanting to become white house counsel for the santos administration with josh planning on getting. The third season of the american political drama television series the west wing aired in the united states on nbc from october 3, 2001 to may 22, 2002 and consisted of 21 episodes and 2 special episodes. Tobys old friend approaches him ready to blow the whistle on his employers violations of. Sam seaborn rob lowes character was modeled after president clintons white house communications director george stephanopoulous, as was michael j. Once more around the oval office, part 1 may 17, 2006. Season 4 of american television drama series the west wing aired on nbc. The first season, which begins in the middle of bartlets first year in office, is loaded with images of a west wing stuck in neutral and powerless to govern. A dip for the west wing still keeps it head and shoulders above most other tv dramas, and the change is not so bad you notice or care less about bartlet and his staff, or root for them with any less loyalty. After bartlet gives a campaign speech at an indiana farm, josh, toby and donna are left behind by the presidential motorcade and must work their way across. The west wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nations capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration.
The west wings fourth season received 15 emmy nominations and 2 wins including, best drama series and outstanding directing for a drama series. For a good portion of the shows fifth season, all these usually friendly faces were just so miserable with. Main cast including joshua malina marylouise parker as amy amelia gardner john amos as admiral percy fitz fitzwallace lily tomlin as debbie deborah fiderer carrie snodgress as mrs. Aaron sorkin famously exited the west wing after season four, and he revealed in a panel at the atx festival in austin, tx on saturday that he. The series changed time slots from wednesdays at 8. Emmyawardwinning series the west wing, which premiered in 1999 and ran for seven seasons, is one of the most beloved shows of all time. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life. This page has the recaps for all of the episodes of the west wing.
There are so many characters to love in the west wing that its hard for them all to get the love they deserve. West wing cast reunites 10 years after series finale for. A savvy political strategist and nononsense negotiator, the. Collider s own adam chitwood and matt goldberg rank the top 15 episodes of the west wing, one of the best series in the history of television. The west wing was created by american writer and producer aaron sorkin, who served as a writer and executive producer for the show until its fourth season 2003. Come join the fun and sample the finest muffins and bagels in all the land.
In sum, series 4 of the west wing appears to be a season of consequences, leaps forward, and reevaluation. On the west wing, even a mere 48 hours away from the office feels like eight weeks of trees, sunshine, and the occasional 10minute pickup basketball game. The winning streak for this veritable show continues through its fourth year. Main cast not including stockard channing marylouise parker as amy amelia gardner ron silver as bruno gianelli. The fourth season of the west wing continues to deliver, with compelling story lines of personal and political challenges. The west wing is an american serial political drama television series created by aaron sorkin that was originally broadcast on nbc from september 22, 1999, to may 14, 2006. Twohour season premiere sees president on campaign trail as probe of downed plane grows. Dont miss neal rechtmans election thriller the 28th amendment in which an actor who portrays a fictional us president on television gets drawn into realworld politics. President bartlet is in the midst of his reelection. Rob lowe received star billing for the episodes in which. Martha rowe danica mckellar as elsie snuffin renee estevez as nancy nicole robinson as margaret. The west wing transcripts search episode dialogue, summaries, and titles of all episodes of the west wing tv show seasons 1 through 6.
Stanley keyworth adam arkin, 4 episodes, 20002002 he may seem more a minor character and pretty much disappears after the middle of season 4 except a brief mention donna makes of him toward the end of that season, but if hes minor, hes probably the most major minor character on the show. What characters on the west wing were based on real people. Much of the season, in any case, is as good as it gets for the show, helped by the timing of bartlets reelection run. Martin sheen apocalypse now leads a commended ensemble cast. This category is for questions and answers related to west wing season 4, as asked by users of. As with many longrunning series, the west wing faces the inevitablea cast member chooses to leave. Summer camp is an allencompassing experience that makes you forget theres a rest of the world that goes on in your absence. West wing cast reunites, reveals who president bartlet. West wing creator aaron sorkin on exiting the show variety. I pine for the apocryphal eighth season of the west wing for many reasons. Buy stickers featuring the more memorable quotes from the show, as well as bartlet for president bumper stickers. Willis of ohio feature the white house desperately digging for a backdoor through which to pass a particular piece of legislation. Aaron sorkin left the show at the end of season 4, and he went out with style. The fourth season 200203 brought several exits from the west wing family.
Foxs young chief of staff in the american president, also written by aaron sorkin. The campaign in full swing, toby, josh and donna are left behind by the motorcade and, through a series of missteps, spend. The seventh and final season of the american political drama television series the west wing aired in the united states on nbc from september 25, 2005 to may 14, 2006 and consisted of 22 episodes. Take a break from it all and leave some of the main. Nicholas alexander, general alexander 7 episodes 20032004 melissa marsala rena 7 episodes 20032004 sam. In this extended clip, the cast and creator of the of the emmywinning drama the west wing sit down with nbcs hallie jackson for a look at the shows legacy.
These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the. The infighting the show depicted among the senior staff, the characters the shows fans had come to know and love over four seasons, was so jarring and offputting that it soured many on season 5 of the west wing, and i can understand why. Nine of these were filled by returning main cast members from the third season. While bartlet portrayer martin sheen was unable to make. Israeli prime minister efraim eli zahavy 4 episodes, 2004 connie britton. The west wing transcripts search transcripts, summaries. The series is set primarily in the west wing of the white house, where the oval office and offices of presidential senior staff are located, during the fictitious democratic administration of josiah bartlet.
The west wing tv series 19992006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In this season, the west wing characters are shown as being more capable of legislating thanks to an increased approval rating described as a temporary bubble due to the shooting that ends the first season. West wing wiki is an information hub about the nbc drama series. As with many longrunning series, the west wing faces the inevitablea cast. From the consequences of bartlets choice to seaborn going up from deputy director of white house communications to reconciliation between ziegler and an estranged family member. Also vital to this theme is the new doctrine for legislating laid out in the firstseason episode let bartlet be bartlet. Join us as we remember and rank 114 characters from the series. And theres a fear that if any of the characters relax and enjoy their time away too much. Agent simon donovan 4 episodes, 2002 armin muellerstahl. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The shows sixth and seventh seasons depicted the presidential election campaign for bartlets successor, which featured candidates matthew santos, a democratic texas congressman played by jimmy smits, and. In defense of the west wings season 5 the andrew blog. She was white house media consultant during the first season of the show, and the former girlfriend of deputy white house chief of staff josh lyman, with whom she often clashed.
Many actors noted for work in sitcoms, including john goodman, alan alda, john larroquette, christopher lloyd, ed oneill, matthew perry, patricia richardson, lily tomlin, wayne wilderson. The danny concannon storyline on the west wing about. Bartlet white house an extensive look into the victories and challenges faced by this family of colleagues mandyville many a great west wing affiliate have bought a oneway ticket to the bermuda. Martin sheen as president josiah jed bartlet photo by. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the west wing with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. The west wing 19992006 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006. Characters on this show behave like normal people with super demanding jobs.
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