Opposition Research

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“Opposition Research”
The West Wing episode
Episode no. Season 6
Episode 121
Guest stars Marlee Matlin
Annabeth Gish
Sam Robards
Steven Eckholdt
Karis Campbell
Evan Arnold
Bill O'Brien
Frank Kopyc
Written by Eli Attie
Directed by Christopher Misiano
Production no. 2T5011
Original airdate
Season 6 episodes
  1. NSF Thurmont
  2. The Birnam Wood
  3. Third-Day Story
  4. Liftoff
  5. The Hubbert Peak
  6. The Dover Test
  7. A Change Is Gonna Come
  8. In the Room
  9. Impact Winter
  10. Faith Based Initiative
  11. Opposition Research
  12. 365 Days
  13. King Corn
  14. The Wake Up Call
  15. Freedonia
  16. Drought Conditions
  17. A Good Day
  18. La Palabra
  19. Ninety Miles Away
  20. In God We Trust
  21. Things Fall Apart
  22. 2162 Votes
List of The West Wing episodes

"Opposition Research" or Oppo as a political tool is explained on the Opposition research page.

"Opposition Research" is episode 121 of The West Wing.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

[edit] Plot

Santos starts up his presidential campaign in New Hampshire, where he and Josh immediately disagree on campaign philosophy, and Josh has a reunion with Russell campaign staffer Donna.

[edit] Trivia

  • During a conversation with Donna, Josh says "Matt is a guy who hosts home improvement shows. The congressman is a guy who runs for president." Matt Williams is a producer of the TV series Home Improvement, and Patricia Richardson (Jill Taylor in the same series) is going to appear as Arnold Vinick's campaign director Sheila Brooks.

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