5.040 minSeason 7 • Episode 22
LatestWhile Santos and his winning camp are nervously gearing up for the presidential inauguration, current President Bartlet, CJ, and the others fondly look back as they prepare to leave the White House forever.
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
Writing
Dialogue so dense it needs footnotes. Sorkin at peak amphetamine.
Acting
Martin Sheen redefined presidential dignity; Janney owns every room.
Direction
Those tracking shots through the West Wing corridors—pure television ballet.
Creator
Aaron Sorkin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The famous 'walk and talks' required sets built with removable walls and a Steadicam operator who ran backwards.
Bartlet's 'two things' rant about fundamentalism was so controversial, NBC almost didn't air it—now it's taught in political science courses.
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