Shutdown (The West Wing)

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The West Wing episode
"Shutdown"
Episode no.	96
Prod. code	176058
Orig. airdate	November 19, 2003
Writer(s)	Mark Goffman
Director	Christopher Misiano
Guest star(s)	Gary Cole Michael Hyatt Steven Culp Melissa Marsala H. Richard Greene NiCole Robinson
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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"Shutdown" is episode 96 of The West Wing.

[edit] Plot

A disastrous fiscal crisis looms when the federal government is shut down after the President and the powerful Republican Speaker of the House disagree over an extra two percent in budget reductions that would trim many of Bartlet's key social programs. Opinion polls reveal that the public blames the Democrats for the impasse. As Leo, Josh and Toby send the staff home, the trio remains uneasy as the President refuses to compromise—until he hatches a bold plan to personally and publicly challenge the Republicans in the halls of the Capitol. Meanwhile, Abbey suddenly reappears from her self-imposed exile for a State dinner that she might have to cook herself.

[edit] External link

• The West Wing Episode Guide