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The West Wing S2E15 — Ellie

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The West Wing•Season 2•Episode 15

Ellie

8.1/10 · 1,218 votesFeb 21, 200141 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

During an online chat, the Surgeon General comments favorably on the legalization of marijuana. The controversy heightens when Ellie Bartlet tells a reporter that her father would never fire the Surgeon General. Toby asks his ex-wife, a Congresswoman, for her help in strongly persuading Seth

Directed byMichael Engler

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Seasons7

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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

John Spencer

John Spencer

Leo McGarry

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Josh Lyman

Dulé Hill

Dulé Hill

Charlie Young

Janel Moloney

Janel Moloney

Donna Moss

Crew8

Michael Engler

Michael Engler

Director

T

Thomas Del Ruth

Director of Photography

Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson

Editor

Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin

Teleplay

K

Kevin Falls

Story

L

Laura Glasser

Story

M

Michael Hissrich

Producer

Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell

Producer

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Episode Summary

"Ellie" is episode 15 of The West Wing season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,218 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Michael Engler, it aired on February 21, 2001.

Next: E16 · Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail Best of Season 2