Institutional Memory
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| “Insititutional Memory” | |
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| The West Wing episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 153 |
| Written by | Debora Cahn |
| Directed by | Lesli Linka Glatter |
| Guest stars | Timothy Busfield Kathleen York NiCole Robinson Karis Campbell Vince Grant Scott Klace Matt Malloy David Hornsby Xander Berkeley |
| Production no. | 2T6221 |
| Original airdate | May 7, 2006 |
| Season 7 episodes | |
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| List of The West Wing episodes | |
"Insititutional Memory" is episode 153 of The West Wing, the penultimate episode of the series.
The episode is set two weeks before the inauguration and the Bartlet administration staff is preparing to leave the White House. Most are seeking jobs in the Santos administration or elsewhere. C.J. is offered two jobs she is interested in – one to manage a philanthropic foundation and one as a high-ranking counselor in the Santos administration. C.J.'s relationship with Danny is suffering because he feels she is not taking it seriously. C.J. also visits Toby for the first time since his dismissal and considers whether she should urge President Bartlet to pardon him before leaving office. Will Bailey is offered a job as Executive Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) but finds himself becoming interested in one apparently unwinnable Congressional seat in Oregon.
This episode focuses upon CJ Cregg's difficulty in letting go of her role. She keeps telling Danny; "I have a busy day." when it clearly isn't true. Margaret tells her she has time, but CJ can't seem to take it in. Eventually Danny tells her "You're not the busiest girl in America any more", and she finally realises she may lose him, as well as the job.
There is a mention of the typo in the United States Constitution in this episode.
This is the last episode to feature Toby Ziegler, Danny Concannon and Andrea Wyatt.
