Game On (The West Wing)

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The West Wing episode
"Game On"
Episode no.	71
Prod. code	175306
Orig. airdate	October 30, 2002
Writer(s)	Aaron Sorkin & Paul Redford
Director	Alex Graves
Guest star(s)	Hal Holbrook James Brolin Joshua Malina Kathleen York Joanna Gleason NiCole Robinson Danica McKellar Tony Amendola John Aniston
Season 4 September 25 2002 – May 14 2003
20 Hours in America, Part I 20 Hours in America, Part II College Kids The Red Mass Debate Camp Game On Election Night Process Stories Swiss Diplomacy Arctic Radar Holy Night Guns Not Butter The Long Goodbye Inauguration, Part I Inauguration Over There The California 47th Red Haven's on Fire Privateers Angel Maintenance Evidence of Things Not Seen Life On Mars Commencement Twenty Five
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"Game On" is episode 71 of The West Wing.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

[edit] Plot

One day before a debate between Bartlet and his Republican rival, Governor Robert Ritchie (James Brolin), even skeptical Toby must admit that Bartlet is ready. After a debate rehearsal, Toby meets with his ex-wife, Congresswoman Andrea "Andy" Wyatt, who is advising on the campaign. Toby also tells C.J. that Albie Duncan, a rather old, slightly crazy Republican, will help Bartlet deal with the aftermath of the debate. Later, the staff joyously watches Bartlet trounce Ritchie in the debate. Meanwhile, Leo and attorney Jordon Kendall negotiate a peaceful settlement to the escalating Qumar-Israel conflict. And Sam attempts to persuade an idealistic campaign manager, Will Bailey, to remove a recently deceased Democratic candidate from the Congressional ballot in the Republican stronghold of Orange County, California.