President Bartlet lets his emotions get the better of him when responding to the downing of an American jet and C.J. hounds Sam for trying to rescue a call girl from her job.
An assassination attempt on President Bartlet leaves some of his team fighting for their lives, and a crisis in Iraq requires immediate action.
The president is found unconscious shortly before his State of the Union address, and the first lady doesn't believe the official explanation.
President Bartlet offers a Republican adviser an assistant position after she one-ups Sam during a televised debate program.
The president's bid for re-election could be in jeopardy after Sam realises Bartlet never apologised for concealing his condition and C.J. makes a crucial mistake at a press conference. Bartlet must make a decision regarding a military rescue.