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The West Wing· Season 1 · Episode 4

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S01E04·8.1·October 13, 1999·1h·NBC

The week of a crucial gun control vote, the staff gets word that 5 votes have flipped. All resources are used to get them back. Meanwhile, Leo faces a huge personal challenge, and an adversary becomes an unlikely friend. The President has a bad day with his back, and his prescription medications throw him for a loop. Meanwhile, the staff is under for the annual economic scrutiny, and there are some items for which an answer is needed.

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#18In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#83All-timeof 154 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.4
1999First airedOctober 13, 1999

Guest stars

Tim MathesonTim Mathesonas Vice President John HoynesJanel MoloneyJanel Moloneyas Donna MossThom BarryThom Barryas Congressman Mark RichardsonJillian ArmenanteJillian Armenanteas Leela
Jay UnderwoodJay Underwoodas Congressman Christopher Wick
Sara BotsfordSara Botsfordas Jenny McGarry
Michael McGuireMichael McGuireas Congressman Cal Tillinghouse
Mark BlumMark Blumas Rep. Katzenmoyer

Crew

Michael LehmannMichael LehmannDirector
Aaron SorkinAaron SorkinTeleplayLawrence O'DonnellLawrence O'DonnellStory
Patrick CaddellPatrick CaddellStory

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