Requiem (The West Wing)

"Requiem"
The West Wing episode
Episode no.	Season 7 Episode 150
Directed by	Steve Shill
Written by	Eli Attie & Debora Cahn & John Wells
Production code	2T6218
Original air date	April 16, 2006
Guest stars
Mary-Louise Parker Timothy Busfield Gary Cole Emily Procter Lily Tomlin Chris Ellis John Aylward John Getz NiCole Robinson Renee Estevez Ken Lerner Special Appearances By Annabeth Gish Tim Matheson Marlee Matlin Elisabeth Moss Teri Polo Nina Siemaszko Allison Smith Anna Deavere Smith Kathleen York
Season 7 episodes
September 25, 2005 – May 14, 2006 The Ticket The Mommy Problem Message of the Week Mr. Frost Here Today The Al Smith Dinner The Debate Undecideds The Wedding Running Mates Internal Displacement Duck and Cover The Cold Two Weeks Out Welcome to Wherever You Are Election Day Part I Election Day Part II Requiem Transition The Last Hurrah Institutional Memory Tomorrow
List of The West Wing episodes

"Requiem" is episode 150 of The West Wing.

Following his death on election night, Leo McGarry is laid to rest. The service was filmed at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore.^[1]

Contents 1 Plot 2 Note 3 References 4 External links

Plot

Requiem involves the funeral of Leo McGarry, the President's former Chief of Staff and newly-elected Vice President. Former and current Vice Presidents, National Security Advisors, staff members and friends gather to pay respects. President Josiah Bartlet, President-elect Matt Santos, Josh Lyman, Charlie Young, former DNC head Barry Goodwin, and McGarry's unnamed son-in-law carry the casket. Afterwards, President Bartlet invites the mourners to the White House for a reception.

During the reception, Josh must keep Santos from getting involved in a battle for the leadership of the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives. Josh's task is complicated when one of the candidates turns out to be a close friend and probable ally of Santos. The other contender is more moderate and vows to challenge the President on a number of issues. Not helping the situation is Amy Gardner who is trying to get Josh to support a woman as Leo's replacement for Vice President.

The situation comes to a head when Santos places Goodwin in charge of the transition. Josh confronts Santos and suggests the President-elect find someone else to be the President's 'yes-man.' Santos instead reveals that Goodwin's role is to protect Josh from angering people he will need to work with as Chief-of-Staff as Josh won't be the guy telling these people 'no' for job offers.

Meanwhile, Donna Moss makes plans to stay the night in C.J. Cregg's spare bedroom as she is unsure how serious her relationship with Josh is. This causes both Josh and Danny Concannon problems as both were planning on romantic evenings with their respective dates.

Proving himself a savvy leader, Santos decides to offer Amy a job as head of Legislative affairs, teasing her, "it is easier to throw rocks at a house than to build one." He also agrees to remain neutral in the House leadership battle, essentially killing his friend's chances and guaranteeing a tough fight with Congress.

Finally, Josh, Donna, C.J., Annabeth Schott, and others gather with the President and First Lady Abigail Bartlet to share stories and memories of Leo.

Note

Leo had a military honor guard at his funeral because of his service in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

The episode is the final appearance in the series for a number of characters, including John Hoynes, Bob Russell and President Bartlet's daughters Elizabeth, Ellie and Zoey.

References

External links

• The West Wing Episode Guide

The West Wing Episodes Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Main Characters Josiah Bartlet Leo McGarry Josh Lyman Toby Ziegler Sam Seaborn C. J. Cregg Charlie Young Donna Moss Abbey Bartlet Will Bailey Matt Santos Arnold Vinick Mandy Hampton Kate Harper Annabeth Schott Recurring Characters Oliver Babish Elizabeth Bartlet Ellie Bartlet Zoey Bartlet Danny Concannon Ed and Larry Debbie Fiderer Percy Fitzwallace Amy Gardner Bruno Gianelli Jeff Haffley Ainsley Hayes John Hoynes Dolores Landingham Joey Lucas Nancy McNally Mallory O'Brien Bob Russell Helen Santos Andrea Wyatt Related articles Aaron Sorkin Thomas Schlamme John Wells W. G. Snuffy Walden

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