The Last Hurrah (The West Wing)
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| “The Last Hurrah” | |
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| The West Wing episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 152 |
| Written by | Lawrence O'Donnell, Jr. |
| Directed by | Tim Matheson |
| Guest stars | Mary-Louise Parker Teri Polo Patricia Richardson Janeane Garofalo Stephen Root Michael O'Neill John Aylward NiCole Robinson David Clennon Karis Campbell Marlene Forte Bonita Friedericy Adrian Sparks |
| Production no. | 2T6220 |
| Original airdate | April 30, 2006 |
| Season 7 episodes | |
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| List of The West Wing episodes | |
"The Last Hurrah" is episode 152 of The West Wing.
The transition is speeding ahead, and Matt and Helen Santos are overwhelmed by almost everything about their new lives -- including Secret Service protection, choosing a DC school for their kids, and dealing with the White House household staff. Initially they plan to run two households so that the children can continue school in Texas, but this soon becomes a nightmare scenario, and Helen decides they must all move to the White House in January. After looking at two private schools, Matt tells Helen he wants to consider a public school for the kids, much to her consternation. However, on visiting one of the better options in DC, both are pleasantly surprised. Meanwhile, Vinick has too much time on his hands. His office is empty, and his workers seem surprised to see him. Eventually his staffers come to realize he's plotting another run for the presidency. Santos is trying to figure out how to get his vice-presidential choice confirmed, and makes a surprising offer to Vinick: be the new administration's Secretary of State. Vinick, initially suspicious he's being used in some sort of game plan to endorse the VP choice, tentatively accepts the job.
[edit] Memorable Quotes
Vinick (on the phone to Sheila): "Check my diary. What have I got for tomorrow?"
Sheila: "Haircut at 10:30"
Vinick: "That's it for the day?"
Sheila: "That's it for the year"
