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The West Wing S2E2 — In the Shadow of Two Gunmen (2)

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The West Wing•Season 2•Episode 2

In the Shadow of Two Gunmen (2)

9.3/10 · 1,884 votesOct 4, 200040 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 2•+0.8 vs season avg

With the accomplice in custody, it's revealed that the intended target was Charlie, not Bartlet. The staff still awaits news about Josh, and recalls how C.J. and Donna came to join the Bartlet campaign.

Directed byThomas Schlamme

Written byAaron Sorkin

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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

Crew6

Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin

Writer

Thomas Schlamme

Thomas Schlamme

Director

T

Thomas Del Ruth

Director of Photography

Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson

Editor

M

Michael Hissrich

Co-Producer

Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"In the Shadow of Two Gunmen (2)" is episode 2 of The West Wing season 2. It scored 9.3/10 from 1,884 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Thomas Schlamme and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on October 4, 2000.

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