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The West Wing S2E6 — The Lame Duck Congress

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The West Wing•Season 2•Episode 6

The Lame Duck Congress

7.6/10 · 1,200 votesNov 8, 200040 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 2•−0.9 vs season avg

The president considers recalling the Senate to push ratification of a nuclear-test-ban treaty. Meanwhile, Donna lobbies new legislation introducing ergonomic standards in the White House; A Ukrainian politician shows up at the White House drunk demanding to see the president.

Directed byJeremy Kagan

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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

Crew7

Jeremy Kagan

Jeremy Kagan

Director

T

Thomas Del Ruth

Director of Photography

Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin

Teleplay

Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell

Story

J

Janet Ashikaga

Editor

M

Michael Hissrich

Co-Producer

Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell

Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Lame Duck Congress" is episode 6 of The West Wing season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,200 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Jeremy Kagan, it aired on November 8, 2000.

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