The West Wing

The president (Martin Sheen) and his White House staff make up an eclectic group; with John Spencer, Brad Whitford, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Rob Lowe, Moira Kelly.

Sam pursues a call girl with whom he spent a night of passion; C.J. tries to defuse a clash between the president and the vice president.

After an American jet is downed in the Mideast, President Bartlet urges an attack that could result in thousands of casualties.

The chief of staff (John Spencer) seeks five more House votes to get a bill passed restricting the sale of automatic firearms.

Josh is troubled when he receives privileges denied to most White House co-workers; Toby opposes President Bartlet's plans for a California trip.

Toby and Mandy work to convince some congressmen to approve a commerce bill that includes a census provision.