The president and his staff contend with a controversial sex education study at the same time a new hate crimes bill is to be signed, and Josh and Sam face a subcommittee.
A congressman makes a serious accusation against the White House staff, and the president's plans to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice create problems.
Sam and Toby are dispatched to secure the release of President Bartlet's Supreme Court nominee, who has been jailed for alleged drunken driving.
An assassination attempt on President Bartlet leaves some of his team fighting for their lives, and a crisis in Iraq requires immediate action.
President Bartlet offers a Republican adviser an assistant position after she one-ups Sam during a televised debate program.