Fair rating?The West Wing· Season 5 · Episode 9
Abu el Banat
The Bartet clan attempts to gather for a holiday dinner. Jed must deal with a hostage situation in Sudan, an assisted suicide in Oregon, his son-in-law's yearn to run for the House of Representatives, and his grandson's want to spend time with his grandpa. C.J. takes a stand on the assisted suicide because of her father's worsening condition.
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#14In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#141All-timeof 154 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.9
2003First airedDecember 3, 2003
Guest stars
Lily Tomlinas Deborah Fiderer
NiCole Robinsonas Margaret Hooper
Elisabeth Mossas Zoey Bartlet
Ron Canadaas Theodore Barrow
Nina Siemaszkoas Ellie Bartlet
Annabeth Gishas Elizabeth Bartlet Westin
Steven Eckholdtas Doug Westin
Mark Mosesas Donald Richter
Dylan Bakeras Attorney General Alan FiskCrew
Lesli Linka GlatterDirector
Debora CahnWriter