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The West Wing S4E18 — Privateers
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The West Wing•Season 4•Episode 18

Privateers

7.5/10 · 907 votesMar 26, 200340 min

Ranked #23 of 23 in Season 4•−0.7 vs season avg

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Toby's old friend approaches him ready to blow the whistle on his employer's violations of environmental laws; staff pranks abound on Amy's first day at the office; Abbey charges Amy with the task of convincing the President to threaten a veto on a foreign aid

Directed byAlex Graves
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Martin Sheen

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Josiah Bartlet

Allison Janney

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John Spencer

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Leo McGarry

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Josh Lyman

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Alex Graves

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Thomas Del Ruth

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Paul Redford

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Eli Attie

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Russell Denove

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Paul Redford

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Debora Cahn

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Patrick Ward

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Paul Redford

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Episode Summary

"Privateers" is episode 18 of The West Wing season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 907 votes, ranking #23 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Alex Graves, it aired on March 26, 2003.

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