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The West Wing S1E3 — A Proportional Response

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The West Wing•Season 1•Episode 3

A Proportional Response

8.6/10 · 1,788 votesOct 6, 199941 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Still enraged at Morris's death, Bartlet makes a show of deadly force. C.J. is upset about being kept out of the loop about Laurie. Josh hires Bartlet's new personal assistant.

Directed byMarc Buckland

Written byAaron Sorkin

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Cast8

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Josiah Bartlet

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Sam Seaborn

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

C.J. Cregg

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Toby Ziegler

Moira Kelly

Moira Kelly

Mandy Hampton

John Spencer

John Spencer

Leo McGarry

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Josh Lyman

Dulé Hill

Dulé Hill

Charlie Young

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Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin

Writer

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Marc Buckland

Director

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Thomas Del Ruth

Director of Photography

Tina Hirsch

Tina Hirsch

Editor

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Episode Summary

"A Proportional Response" is episode 3 of The West Wing season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 1,788 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Marc Buckland and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on October 6, 1999.

Next: E4 · Five Votes Down Best of Season 1