The West Wing

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This sophisticated, one-hour drama series stars Rob Lowe ("Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me"), Moira Kelly ("To Have and to Hold"), Bradley Whitford ("My Fellow Americans"), John Spencer ("L.A. Law"), Richard Schiff ("Deep Impact"), Allison Janney ("Primary Colors") and Martin Sheen ("Apocalypse Now").

From his office in the White House, President Josiah Bartlet (Sheen) leads the most powerful nation on earth – but needs  lessons on riding a bike. Directly descended from one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, New Hampshire Democrat Bartlet exudes a country-lawyer charisma that belies his brilliance, his deep conviction and his devotion to what he believes is right for the country – despite what the special interest groups demand. As one of his associates puts it, "While the left hand is lulling you with folksy charm, you don’t even hear the right hook coming."

Pacing the West Wing morning, noon and night, Bartlet’s loyal staffers put on a show for the press and public. Leo McGarry (Spencer) is the President’s chief of staff and his closest ally and confidant. He possesses the sort of street-smarts that enable him to keep in touch with the sentiments of the nation.

Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman (Whitford) is a skilled strategist who at times can be too opinionated for his own good. A highly regarded political brain, he helped get Bartlet elected.

Press Secretary C.J. Gregg (Janney) spends most of her time deflecting the press’ awkward questions with grace and skill. Cool and competent, C.J. moderates tempers and keeps the bloodhounds at bay, working alongside Toby Ziegler (Schiff), the rumpled and sleepless Communications Director whose cynical sense of humor gets him through many a dicey political situation.

In contrast to his boss, Deputy Communications Director Sam Seaborn (Lowe) is a strictly political animal, easily able to craft an appropriate presidential response and equally skilled with the ladies.

Gifted political consultant Madeline Hampton (Kelly) relishes sparring with her ex-boyfriend, Josh. Ambitious and a bit scattered, Madeline is also romantically involved with her boss, the senator planning to campaign against Bartlet.

The combined power of the diverse members of this unique team helps run a country. The nation survives because of -- and at times in spite of -- what happens in the West Wing.

"The West Wing" is from John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Sorkin is the series creator/executive producer. Thomas Schlamme ("Sports Night") and Wells are executive producers.

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