The West Wing - Season 5 - Eps 16: Eppur Si Muove

2004-03-0340 min⭐ 8.3/10

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 realizes that they've all greatly underestimated his boss; Josh investigates the wisdom of a recess appointment as he tries to convince an old friend to be patient with the Sixth Circuit judicial nomination process and keep his hat in the ring; C.J. completely misreads Ben's intentions; Donna tracks down an AWOL Ryan; an opening is created on the Supreme Court; in an effort to redefine Abbey's image with the press, C.J. sets her up to do a public service announcement with the Muppets, which inspires Ellie to stand up before the press in defense of scientific research unhampered by politics.

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About The West Wing

The West Wing

Title: The West Wing

First Air Date: 1999-09-22

Last Air Date: 2006-05-14

Status: Ended

Rating: 8.3/10 (from 506 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 8

Total Episodes: 154

Network: NBC

Genres: Drama

Production Companies: John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

President Josiah Bartlet

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

C.J. Cregg

John Spencer

John Spencer

Leo McGarry

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Josh Lyman

Joshua Malina

Joshua Malina

Will Bailey

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Arnold Vinick

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

Matthew Santos

Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth

Annabeth Schott

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Kate Harper

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