Synopsis: From Emmy Award winners Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme and John Wells comes this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Oval Office as seen through the eyes of its eclectic group of frenzied staffers and the devoted First Family.

For its debut season (1999-2000), "The West Wing" was honored with nine Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. It holds the record for most Emmys won by a series in a single season. Other awards include a Peabody Award for excellence in television, a Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama Series and three Television Critics Association Awards. In November 2001, "The West Wing" was once again awarded an Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series for the second year in a row.

The series centers around New Hampshire Democrat Josiah Bartlet (Sheen), the U.S. President who exudes a country-lawyer charisma that belies his brilliance, his deep conviction and devotion to what he believes is right for the country. The First Lady Abby Bartlet (Channing) is a dedicated doctor and mother who staunchly supports her husband, but does not hesitate to put the President in his place.

Among Bartlet’s loyal staffers are Leo McGarry (Spencer), the President’s Chief of Staff and his closest ally and confidant. He possesses the sort of street smarts that enable him to keep in touch with the sentiments of the nation. Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman (Whitford) is a skilled strategist, who helped get Bartlet elected. At times he can be too opinionated for his own good, but his sarcastic assistant, Donna Moss (Moloney), is often there to take the wind out of his sails.

Press Secretary C.J. Cregg (Janney) spends most of her time deflecting the press’ questions with grace and skill, working alongside Toby Ziegler (Schiff), the rumpled and sleepless Communications Director whose cynical sense of humor gets him through many dicey political situations. In contrast to his boss, Deputy Communications Director Sam Seaborn (Lowe) is a strictly political animal, easily able to craft an appropriate presidential response.

Rounding out the team is the President’s plainspoken yet astute personal aide, Charlie Young (Hill). The combined efforts of the diverse members of this unique team help run a country. The nation survives because of -- and at times in spite of -- what happens in The West Wing. (Courtesy NBC Entertainment, 2003)

The Cast:
Stockard Channing as Abigail Bartlet
Dule Hill as Charlie Young
Allison Janney as C.J. Cregg
Rob Lowe as Sam Seaborn
Janel Moloney as Donna Moss
Richard Schiff as Toby Ziegler
Martin Sheen as President Josiah Bartlet
John Spencer as Leo McGarry
Bradley Whitford as Josh Lyman

Production Credits:
The West Wing is from John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Sorkin is the creator and executive producer. Schlamme and Wells are executive producers.

Episodes:

Season One Episode Guide--1999/2000

Season Two Episode Guide--2000/2001

Season Three Episode Guide--2001/2002

Season Four Episode Guide--2002/2003

Season Five Episode Guide--2003/2004

Season Six Episode Guide--2004/2005