Fair rating?The West Wing· Season 5 · Episode 7
Separation of Powers
As Chief Justice Ashland's health problems continue to mount, Joe Quincy, Ashland's former clerk, is pressed into service to persuade him to retire; as C.J. prepares Zoey for a sit-down interview about her kidnapping, Abbey reveals that her relationship with her husband is still strained; Jed refuses to be held hostage by the Republican in the budget negotiations.
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#10In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#107All-timeof 154 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.9
2003First airedNovember 12, 2003
Guest stars
Elisabeth Mossas Zoey Bartlet
Gary Coleas Vice President Bob Russell
Matthew Perryas Joe Quincy
NiCole Robinsonas Margaret Hooper
Steven Culpas Speaker of the House Jeff Haffley
Michael Hyattas Angela Blake
H. Richard Greeneas Robert Royce
Milo O'Sheaas Chief Justice Roy Ashland
Amy Stewartas Lisa Zimmer
Kristoffer Ryan Wintersas Brian
Obi Ndefoas DonaldCrew
Alex GravesDirectorPaul RedfordWriter