Han (The West Wing)

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The West Wing episode
"Han"
Episode no.	92
Prod. code	176054
Orig. airdate	October 22, 2003
Writer(s)	Peter Noah (teleplay) Peter Noah & Mark Goffman and Paula Yoo (story)
Director	Christopher Misiano
Guest star(s)	Mary-Louise Parker Jesse Bradford Gary Cole Ron Canada Christopher Cousins Tony Lee NiCole Robinson Benjamin Brown
Season 5 September 24 2003 – May 19 2004
7A WF 83429 The Dogs of War Jefferson Lives Han Constituency of One Disaster Relief Separation of Powers Shutdown Abu el Banat The Stormy Present The Benign Prerogative Slow News Day The Warfare of Genghis Khan An Khe Full Disclosure Eppur Si Muove The Supremes Access Talking Points No Exit Gaza Memorial Day
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"Han" is episode 92 of The West Wing.

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A renowned North Korean pianist is greeted at the White House for a solo performance, but the formalities change when the musician slips a message to the President stating that he wants to defect. Despite C.J.'s passionate argument, others counsel Bartlet that granting the defection would endanger crucial ongoing negotiations with the nation. Also, members of the staff work hard to get the President's new choice for Vice President, Colorado Congressman Robert Russell, unanimously approved by both houses of Congress—but there's one holdout whose "nay" vote could embarrass everyone.