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Season 5

The West Wing

Season 5

  • 2003
  1. 7A WF 83429 Episode 1 7A WF 83429 September 24, 2003, 39 min As the search for Zoey continues, Walken takes a hard line against the kidnappers that could contribute to her death; Danny releases the Shareef story, and the revelation creates a…
  2. The Dogs of War Episode 2 The Dogs of War October 1, 2003, 40 min Bombs drop on Qumar upon Walken's orders; as the hours pass without any word on Zoey's whereabouts, tensions increase within the Bartlet family; Walken and Leo clash after Josh's suspicion…
  3. Jefferson Lives Episode 3 Jefferson Lives October 8, 2003, 41 min When he realizes that his first choice for Vice President faces an uphill fight for nomination, Jed nominates a congressman that none of the staff can get excited about; Josh…
  4. Han Episode 4 Han October 22, 2003, 40 min Josh fails to sway an unruly congressman who insists on voting against the administration on the vice presidential confirmation, but Ryan reaches out to get him to change his mind;…
  5. Constituency of One Episode 5 Constituency of One October 29, 2003, 40 min Will Bailey receives an offer to become Vice President Russell's top aide. Amy Gardner does some skillful lobbying for domestic violence prevention which gets the wrath of Bartlet. A conservative…
  6. Disaster Relief Episode 6 Disaster Relief November 5, 2003, 40 min The fallout on the Hill from Carrick's switch to the Republican party exiles Josh deep into a White House doghouse, so C.J. gives Donna some tips on how she can…
  7. Separation of Powers Episode 7 Separation of Powers November 12, 2003, 40 min 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…
  8. Shutdown Episode 8 Shutdown November 19, 2003, 40 min 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…
  9. Abu el Banat Episode 9 Abu el Banat December 3, 2003, 41 min 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…
  10. The Stormy Present Episode 10 The Stormy Present January 7, 2004, 41 min President Bartlet attends the funeral of a former president with other former presidents Glenallen Walken and D. Wire Newman, while monitoring a possible situation in Saudi Arabia. Josh Lyman mediates…
  11. The Benign Prerogative Episode 11 The Benign Prerogative January 14, 2004, 40 min In the days leading up to the State of the Union address, Toby gets crucial voter feedback when he accompanies Joey as she mall-tests the speech around the nation; Jed…
  12. Slow News Day Episode 12 Slow News Day February 4, 2004, 41 min Toby gets Jed's support to seize a controversial window of opportunity to save Social Security, but is hampered by Jed's mandate to keep the operation under wraps; desperate to feed…
  13. The Warfare of Genghis Khan Episode 13 The Warfare of Genghis Khan February 11, 2004, 40 min An unlikely party comes to the aid of the administration as it seeks to discover the party responsible for nuclear testing in the Indian Ocean; Will is unhappy, but his…
  14. An Khe Episode 14 An Khe February 18, 2004, 40 min When five navy E-2C Hawkeye crew members are stranded in North Korea, Bartlet orders a risky Navy Seal rescue attempt. C.J. agrees to one on one with a motormouth conservative…
  15. Full Disclosure Episode 15 Full Disclosure February 25, 2004, 40 min He's back, Former VP John Hoynes, who resigned in sex scandal, makes a bid for political resurrection by trashing Barlet and Leo in a tell-all book. But it's C.J. who's…
  16. Eppur Si Muove Episode 16 Eppur Si Muove March 3, 2004, 40 min When a conservative Republican Congresswoman targets Ellie's research project in an effort to discredit Jed, Toby discovers that the source of the leak is uncomfortably close to home, and Will…
  17. The Supremes Episode 17 The Supremes March 24, 2004, 39 min Jed and the staff vet potential Supreme Court appointees; Toby and Andy don't see eye-to-eye on her fact-finding trip to the Middle East; Donna's parents are the unlikely inspiration for…
  18. Access Episode 18 Access March 31, 2004, 40 min A documentary camera crew follows C.J. around for a not-so-typical day in the White House.
  19. Talking Points Episode 19 Talking Points April 21, 2004, 41 min Hail the conquering hero. Josh returns after nailing down details for a trade agreement. But the devil in the detail, including information kept from Josh. C.J. fights megamedia ownership of…
  20. No Exit Episode 20 No Exit April 28, 2004, 41 min An airborne contamination alert locks down the West Wing, forcing staffers to stay put until the all-clear is sounded; Toby and Will face off over Will's working for the vice…
  21. Gaza Episode 21 Gaza May 12, 2004, 40 min Donna Moss, Percy Fitzwallace, Andrea Wyatt and a couple of congressmen are in the Middle East on a fact finding mission when their cars are blown up. President Bartlet considers…
  22. Memorial Day Episode 22 Memorial Day May 19, 2004, 40 min Jed weighs his options for responding to the bombing as Israeli and Palestinian forces face off against each other; Josh has an interesting reaction when Colin arrives at the hospital…