The West Wing / Season 6

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Season 6 of The West Wing
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Episodes 22nd
Country of production United StatesUnited States United States
First broadcast Oct 20, 2004 - Apr 6, 2005 on NBC
German-language
first broadcast		 Dec 13, 2010 - Feb 21, 2011 on FOX
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The sixth season of the television series The West Wing first aired between October 2004 and April 2005. In Germany and Austria, the first broadcast started in December 2010 on the pay TV channel FOX .

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First, the season deals with the peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. On the final evening at Camp David, President Bartlet fired his Chief of Staff, Leo McGarry, following a disagreement, and had a heart attack. He appoints press officer CJ Cregg as his successor. The positions of other staff members also change. While Charlie Young, previously Personal Assistant to the President, is appointed Deputy Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff, some employees are leaving the White House. Josh Lyman can convince the Democratic MP Matt Santos to run for president. Will Bailey and Donna Moss meanwhile work for Vice President and Presidential Candidate Bob Russell. In the Republican primaries, it is becoming apparent early on that Senator Arnold Vinick will be running as the Republican candidate. With the Democrats, the process is far more difficult. Only at the party congress can Santos, initially acted as an outsider, prevail against his competitors and secure the nomination of the divided Democratic Party. At the same time, it is announced that Leo McGarry is running as his vice-presidential candidate.

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Main cast

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Episodes

No.
( total ) 		No.
( St. ) 		German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
111 1 Camp David NSF Thurmont Oct 20, 2004 Dec 13, 2010 Alex Graves John Wells
Israel is willing to sit down with President Bartlet and moderate Palestinians . They want to negotiate a peaceful solution to the latest outbreak of fighting. To the surprise of many, Palestine thanks the President for the invitation. Meanwhile, Donna has to undergo an operation.
112 2 Shared peace The Birnam Wood Oct 27, 2004 Dec 13, 2010 Alex Graves John Wells
The President convinced Israel and Palestine to negotiate peace at Camp David . Leo remains in the White House waiting for an order to destroy a terrorist training camp in Syria.
113 3 Changing of the guard Third-day story Dec 21, 2004 Dec 20, 2010 Christopher Misiano Eli Attie
Before signing the peace agreement, the President asked his staff to seek the necessary assistance from the House of Representatives and the United Nations . While Josh and Toby short-circuit with Congress, CJ works on a UN Security Council endorsement . Donna returns to the office and Charlie refuses to take a swimming test.
114 4th The new Liftoff Dec 20, 2004 Dec 20, 2010 Alex Graves Debora Cahn
The Bartlet government has a plan of action when a Georgian envoy comes to the White House and offers them weapons-grade uranium. Meanwhile Josh seeks support against possible tax cuts. That's why he meets Matt Santos, an intelligent MP from Texas.
115 5 The energy summit The Hubbert Peak Dec 28, 2004 Dec. 27, 2010 Julie Hébert Peter Noah
Josh drives a SUV and accidentally damages a hybrid vehicle . Annabeth Schott is about to have her first press conference after a week as the new press officer. Toby worries that due to her limited experience, she may not be ready yet.
116 6th The return of the soldier The Dover Test Nov 24, 2004 Dec. 27, 2010 Laura Innes Carol Flint
American soldiers die in an attack on the peacekeeping mission camp in Israel. While the White House is grappling with the aftermath of this news, the father of a soldier who is killed speaks out against the mission. Meanwhile, MP Matt Santos is adding fundamental patient rights to a Republican bill that upholds the democratic elements of the law.
117 7th With flags flying A change is gonna come Jan. 3, 2004 Jan. 3, 2011 Vincent Misiano John Sacret Young,
Josh Singer
Plot : John Sacret Young
Final preparations for the president's China trip are made when he accepts the flag of the Taiwan independence movement . Meanwhile, former Vice President John Hoynes wants to run for the presidency, for which he wants to recruit Josh.
118 8th Magic tricks In the room Dec 8, 2004 Jan. 3, 2011 Alex Graves Lawrence O'Donnell
Magicians Penn & Teller burn an American flag at a birthday party for a member of the presidential family in the White House . On board Air Force One , the President is struck by a paralyzing MS episode. Josh is asked if he would like to lead the Vice President's presidential campaign.
119 9 In the Middle Kingdom Impact winter Jan. 10, 2004 Jan. 10, 2011 Lesli Linka Glatter Debora Cahn
The president and staff reach Chinese soil for a summit meeting while the president continues to suffer from his illness. Meanwhile, an asteroid is on its way to Earth, which is why Josh and Leo investigate the possible consequences.
120 10 Balance disorders Faith Based Initiative Jan. 10, 2005 Jan. 10, 2011 Christopher Misiano Bradley Whitford
Meanwhile, the press publishes an untrue rumor that CJ Josh is able to convince Santos to run for president. Bartlet is battling his most recent episode of MS. Donna begins her job at the headquarters of Vice President Bob Russell's presidential campaign.
121 11 The fight begins Opposition Research Jan. 12, 2005 Jan. 17, 2011 Christopher Misiano Eli Attie
Josh and Santos travel to New Hampshire to inaugurate their headquarters for the presidential campaign. Both still have to get used to each other because they are pursuing different goals for the election campaign. Meanwhile, Donna and Will work together on Vice President Russell's campaign.
122 12 365 days 365 days Jan. 19, 2005 Jan. 17, 2011 Andrew Bernstein Mark Goffman
The day after the State of the Union address , the staff is faced with various emergency situations. Kate is working on a crisis situation in Bolivia while CJ is working on North Korea . Toby focuses on unemployment. Looking for inspiration, Leo watches past State of the Union speeches.
123 13 Campaign strategies King Corn Jan. 26, 2005 Jan. 24, 2011 Alex Graves John Wells
At an event hosted by grain farmers in rural Iowa , candidates to succeed President Bartlet deliver speeches on the future of grain growing. Josh doesn't know how to help Santos campaign.
124 14th The wake-up call The wake up call Feb 14, 2005 Jan. 24, 2011 Laura Innes Josh Singer
On Valentine's Day puts the ball in Iranian fighter jet from a British passenger plane. The first lady and CJ argue over the president's schedule. Toby and law professor Lawrence Lessig want to give Belarus a democratic constitution . Meanwhile, nobody wants to meet the recently chosen Miss Universe .
125 15th PR war Freedonia Feb 16, 2005 Jan. 31, 2011 Christopher Misiano Eli Attie
Five days before the New Hampshire primaries , Josh plans to urge his candidate Matt Santos to participate in a debate with top candidates Bob Russell and John Hoynes. Suddenly they got the idea to hold their own debate. By getting Amy Gardner on board for his preparation, Santos inadvertently provokes an argument between Josh and his former girlfriend.
126 16 Disruptive factors Drought Conditions Feb 23, 2005 Jan. 31, 2011 Alex Graves Debora Cahn
Vice President Russell appears to be the leading candidate for the Democratic Party nomination. Meanwhile, a new candidate gives an impressive speech and engages the press with her ideas. Josh notes, however, that her health plan is strikingly similar to President Bartlet's original plan, and can identify a previous colleague as the source.
127 17th One of those days... A good day Feb 7, 2005 Feb 7, 2011 Richard Schiff Carol Flint
Santos is working on a plan to pass the president's stem cell law. A group of high school students that the organization Future Leaders for Democracy belongs to the White House visited. The children want to discuss lowering the voting age with Toby. Kate has to deal with an impending invasion of Canada .
128 18th Focus on California La Palabra 9 Mar 2005 Feb 7, 2011 Jason Ensler Eli Attie
For the last few days before Super Tuesday, Santos is heading to Sacramento . While he tries to draw attention to his health care, the media put him under pressure about a California law. This law states that illegal immigrants can also use a driver's license. So Russell stays away from California while Hoynes pursues a distraction strategy. Donna is promoted to be the Russell campaign spokesperson.
129 19th The Cuba Mission Ninety Miles Away 16. Mar. 2005 Feb 14, 2011 Rod Holcomb John Sacret Young
Leo travels to Cuba on a secret mission to meet Fidel Castro to strengthen the strained relationship between the nations. Meanwhile, Leo and Kate learn that they have more in common than politics.
130 20th The Reverend's moral In God We Trust 23 Mar 2005 Feb 14, 2011 Christopher Misiano Lawrence O'Donnell
Arnold Vinick is named a presidential candidate by the Republican Party and begins working on his campaign. Bruno Gianelli gives him advice on the vice presidency and the controversy surrounding Vinick's beliefs. The Democrats, meanwhile, are stuck as there is no winner in the race between Russell, Santos, who is just behind, and Hoynes, who is beaten.
131 21st the leak Things Fall Apart 30th Mar 2005 Feb 21, 2011 Nelson McCormick Peter Noah
The unified Republican convention leaves the Democratic Party looking chaotic as three candidates continue to battle for the nomination. Leo is supposed to take control and organize the party congress on the orders of the president. Meanwhile, the international space station ISS is losing oxygen. A fact that endangers the lives of three space travelers.
132 22nd The party congress 2162 votes Apr 6, 2005 Feb 21, 2011 Alex Graves John Wells
The fight for the Democratic nomination for the presidential election is about to dissolve at the Democratic National Convention . But when John Hoynes drops out of the race, Governor Eric Baker suddenly throws his hat into the ring. Leo's attempts to convince Santos to give up fail. After a speech by Santos, President Bartlet finally stands up for Santos, who then receives the last necessary votes. Furthermore, in order to save the endangered space travelers, the President has to deal with the launch of a secret space shuttle, which is actually responsible for national defense.

reception

Awards

The sixth season was nominated a total of 4 times at the Emmy Awards in 2005 , including in the category Best Drama Series .

For the first episode of the season, Camp David , screenwriter John Wells received a Humanitas Award .

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