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The West Wing· Season 2 · Episode 1

In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part 1

S02E01·9.2·October 4, 2000·1h·NBC

While the staff awaits news regarding the injuries to Jed and Josh, they recall how Josh, Sam, and Toby became involved in the campaign three years earlier; Leo, Toby, and C.J. deal with inquiries on Secret Service protection policies, as well as the absence of executive authority while Jed was in surgery.

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#1In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#7All-timeof 154 rated episodes
+0.9vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.3
2000First airedOctober 4, 2000

Guest stars

Stockard ChanningStockard Channingas Abbey BartletTimothy BusfieldTimothy Busfieldas Danny ConcannonTim MathesonTim Mathesonas Vice President John Hoynes
NiCole RobinsonNiCole Robinsonas Margaret Hooper
Elisabeth MossElisabeth Mossas Zoey BartletAnna Deavere SmithAnna Deavere Smithas Nancy McNallyMichael O'NeillMichael O'Neillas Secret Service Agent Ron Butterfield
Kathryn JoostenKathryn Joostenas Dolores Landingham
Jorja FoxJorja Foxas Gina Toscano
Daniel Von BargenDaniel Von Bargenas Ken Shannon
Andy UmbergerAndy Umbergeras Cal Mathis
Jim OrtliebJim Ortliebas Dr. Keller
Pamela GordonPamela Gordonas Woman in Bar
Michael Bryan FrenchMichael Bryan Frenchas Hospital Administrator

Crew

Thomas SchlammeThomas SchlammeDirector
Aaron SorkinAaron SorkinWriter

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