Fair rating?The West Wing· Season 4 · Episode 4
The Red Mass
Leo meets with the Israeli Foreign Minister to enlist Israel's assistance with the Shareef investigation, but is ultimately foiled by the Qumari; the debate about the Ritchie debates rages on until the staff comes up with a brilliant tactic; Josh and Amy argue over whether Stackhouse is siphoning votes from Bartlet; Ritchie tries to bait Bartlet on needle exchange programs; Bartlet is faced with resolving an 11 day standoff with the KSU bombers in Iowa who are holding an injured child; Josh sends Donna undercover to a seminar held by one of Ritchie's advisors in an effort to expose the "fortune cookie candidacy"; Stackhouse comes to a momentous decision about his campaign and provides inspiration for Bartlet.
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#14In Season 4of 23 rated episodes
#132All-timeof 154 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.9
2002First airedOctober 9, 2002
Guest stars
Mary-Louise Parkeras Amy Gardner
NiCole Robinsonas Margaret Hooper
Clark Greggas FBI Special Agent Michael Casper
Andrew McFarlaneas Anthony Marcus
George Coeas Senator Howard Stackhouse
John Cothran, Jr.as Civilian Advisor
Malachi Throneas Israeli Foreign Minister Ben Yosef
Deborah Mayas Janet
Robin Bartlettas Susan Thomas
Larry Brandenburgas Senator Michael Jackson

