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The West Wing

  • TV Series
  • 1999–2006
  • TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
88K
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Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Moira Kelly, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford in The West Wing (1999)
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Political DramaDrama

Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.

  • Creator
    • Aaron Sorkin
  • Stars
    • Martin Sheen
    • Rob Lowe
    • Allison Janney
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    88K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    202
    1
    • Creator
      • Aaron Sorkin
    • Stars
      • Martin Sheen
      • Rob Lowe
      • Allison Janney
    • 301User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated TV #57
    • Won 26 Primetime Emmys
      • 121 wins & 264 nominations total

    Episodes155

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    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • President Josiah Bartlet
    Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe
    • Sam Seaborn
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • C.J. Cregg
    John Spencer
    John Spencer
    • Leo McGarry
    Bradley Whitford
    Bradley Whitford
    • Josh Lyman
    Janel Moloney
    Janel Moloney
    • Donna Moss
    Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    • Toby Ziegler
    Dulé Hill
    Dulé Hill
    • Charlie Young
    NiCole Robinson
    NiCole Robinson
    • Margaret Hooper…
    Melissa Fitzgerald
    Melissa Fitzgerald
    • Carol Fitzpatrick…
    Joshua Malina
    Joshua Malina
    • Will Bailey
    Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing
    • Abbey Bartlet
    Kim Webster
    Kim Webster
    • Ginger…
    Kris Murphy
    Kris Murphy
    • Katie Witt…
    Timothy Davis-Reed
    Timothy Davis-Reed
    • Mark O'Donnell…
    Mary McCormack
    Mary McCormack
    • Kate Harper
    William Duffy
    William Duffy
    • Larry…
    Peter James Smith
    Peter James Smith
    • Ed…
    • Creator
      • Aaron Sorkin
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    • Trivia
      Final project of John Spencer, who quit acting in movies to fully concentrate in his role as Leo McGarry (which earned him one Emmy and two SAG Awards). He then passed away of a heart attack during the final season.
    • Goofs
      In a couple of instances, Secret Service agents are seen holding an umbrella for a protectee. In reality, Secret Service agents must keep their hands free at all times.
    • Quotes

      Leo McGarry: This guy's walkin' down a street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep he can't get out. A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up, "Hey you! Can you help me out?" The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole, and moves on. Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up, "Father, I'm down in this hole; can you help me out?" The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a friend walks by. "Hey, Joe, it's me. Can ya help me out?" And the friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, "Are ya stupid? Now we're both down here." The friend says, "Yeah, but I've been down here before and I know the way out.

    • Crazy credits
      The special post-9/11 episode was broadcast without the regular opening credits. Instead, the episode began with the cast, out of character, speaking about the episode, followed by credits on a black screen.
    • Alternate versions
      The first airing of the episode "20 Hours in America" contained a scene between President Bartlet and the First Lady in which they good-naturedly tease each other, calling each other Medea and Jackass. This scene was not included in subsequent reruns because of commercial limitations and was also not included on the DVD.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      West Wing Main Title
      (uncredited)
      Written by W.G. Snuffy Walden
      Performed by Pete Anthony

    User reviews301

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    10/10

    this show is AWESOME!

    I just started watching this show 5 days ago. My family received the first 3 seasons on DVD and I put it in and started watching. I'm on the 14th episode of the third season now, and having sat here for 36+ hours watching, I must say this show is intelligent, witty, funny, reasonable, has wonderful acting and actors, writing, and is a great look into the White House and the government of this country.

    I'm only on the 3rd season and I don't know how long it will take for the others to come out on DVD (as i won't be watching the show on TV, since i don't want to miss anything) but up to this point, I LOVE this show, the characters and will continue to watch it at any opportunity available to me.
    • scud_muffin
    • Jan 8, 2005
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    • How many seasons does The West Wing have?Powered by Alexa
    • It is said a few times in the show that the president really only has 18 months to govern. Can somebody explain to people not from the United States and not all that familiar with U.S. politics why that is and what happens during the remaining two and a half years?
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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • NBC (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • West Wing
    • Filming locations
      • Alexandria, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • John Wells Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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