The West Wing · SEASON 5

Shutdown

Episode 8 · 2003-11-19

★ 7.8
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Season 5Episode 8★ 7.8/10
  • Drama

Episode overview

Jed's decision not to be held hostage by Haffley shuts down the federal government; unable to get through to Jed and fearing the worst, Leo calls in the reinforcements, and Abbey returns to Washington to deliver a message and provide her husband with a little perspective; after being benched from the staff meetings, Josh gets put back in the game by Jed and sets the stage for victory; disregarding the advice of more seasoned colleagues, Haffley makes a major misstep and loses his advantage over the White House; Jed and Haffley meet and reach an accord on the budget.

40 minutes

Season 5 episodes