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The West Wing· Season 5 · Episode 8

Shutdown

S05E08·8.3·November 19, 2003·1h·NBC

Jed's decision not to be held hostage by Haffley shuts down the federal government; unable to get through to Jed and fearing the worst, Leo calls in the reinforcements, and Abbey returns to Washington to deliver a message and provide her husband with a little perspective; after being benched from the staff meetings, Josh gets put back in the game by Jed and sets the stage for victory; disregarding the advice of more seasoned colleagues, Haffley makes a major misstep and loses his advantage over the White House; Jed and Haffley meet and reach an accord on the budget.

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#4In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#54All-timeof 154 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.9
2003First airedNovember 19, 2003

Guest stars

Gary ColeGary Coleas Vice President Bob Russell
NiCole RobinsonNiCole Robinsonas Margaret Hooper
Steven CulpSteven Culpas Speaker of the House Jeff HaffleyMichael HyattMichael Hyattas Angela Blake
H. Richard GreeneH. Richard Greeneas Robert Royce
Melissa MarsalaMelissa Marsalaas Rina

Crew

Christopher MisianoChristopher MisianoDirector
Mark GoffmanMark GoffmanWriter

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