The West Wing - Season 5 - Eps 7: Separation of Powers
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 interview about her kidnapping, Abbey reveals that her relationship with her husband is still strained; Jed refuses to be held hostage by the Republican in the budget negotiations.
About 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
President Josiah Bartlet

Allison Janney
C.J. Cregg

John Spencer
Leo McGarry

Bradley Whitford
Josh Lyman

Joshua Malina
Will Bailey

Alan Alda
Arnold Vinick

Jimmy Smits
Matthew Santos

Kristin Chenoweth
Annabeth Schott

Mary McCormack
Kate Harper