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The West Wing•Season 0•Episode 1

Isaac and Ishmael

8.0/10 · 1 votesOct 3, 200145 min

Ranked #2 of 2 in Season 0•−1.0 vs season avg

Discussion

While the White House is in lock down, Josh and the staff try to put the events of 9/11/01 in context for a group of gifted high schoolers.

Directed byChristopher Misiano

Written byAaron Sorkin

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Cast8

Martin Sheen

Josiah Bartlet

Rob Lowe

Sam Seaborn

Allison Janney

C.J. Cregg

Richard Schiff

Toby Ziegler

John Spencer

Leo McGarry

Bradley Whitford

Josh Lyman

Dulé Hill

Charlie Young

Janel Moloney

Donna Moss

Crew2

Aaron Sorkin

Writer

Christopher Misiano

Director

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Episode Summary

"Isaac and Ishmael" is episode 1 of The West Wing season 0. It scored 8.0/10 from 1 votes, ranking #2 of 2 episodes this season (season average 9.0). Directed by Christopher Misiano and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on October 3, 2001.

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