The best episode written by Laura Glasser is "Gone Quiet", rated 7.7/10 from 3 user votes. It was "directed by Jon Hutman". "Gone Quiet" aired on 11/14/2001 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Women of Qumar".
When an American spy submarine suddenly goes silent in hostile North Korea, Bartlet must decide whether to inform the enemy or attempt a secret rescue operation; Abbey learns her past malpractice suits might compromise Bartlet's criminal investigation; Toby meets with a representative from an appropriations committee who wants to funnel money away from Congress's funding of avant-garde artists.
Director: Jon Hutman
Writer: Laura Glasser
At Abbey's urging, Josh meets with a powerful women's caucus over the proposed language of a United Nations treaty banning prostitution.
Director: Alex Graves
Writer: Laura Glasser
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 Gillette to participate in the Social Security panel.
Director: Michael Engler
Writer: Laura Glasser