Bartlet debates the consequences of ordering a strike force to breakup a barricaded group of terrorists in Iowa, one of whom needs medical attention. Governor Robert Ritchie, Bartlet's Republican rival wants to have less debates, but the staff attempts to negotiate with the Governor for more debates. Meanwhile, Josh accuses his girlfriend of helping Senator Howard Stackhouse, the liberal third-party candidate, draw votes away from Bartlet; and Leo secretly meets with an Israeli official over strategy in regards to the Qumari sleepytime.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 4 Episode 4 of The West Wing resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The West Wing Season 4 Episodes...

• s04e01 - 20 Hours in America (1)
• s04e02 - 20 Hours in America (2)
• s04e03 - College Kids
• s04e04 - The Red Mass
• s04e05 - Debate Camp
• s04e06 - Game On
• s04e07 - Election Night
• s04e08 - Process Stories
• s04e09 - Swiss Diplomacy
• s04e10 - Arctic Radar
• s04e11 - Holy Night
• s04e12 - Guns Not Butter
• s04e13 - The Long Goodbye
• s04e14 - Inauguration: (Part 1)
• s04e15 - Inauguration: Over There (Part 2)
• s04e16 - The California 47th
• s04e17 - Red Haven's on Fire
• s04e18 - Privateers
• s04e19 - Angel Maintenance
• s04e20 - Evidence of Things Not Seen
• s04e21 - Life On Mars
• s04e22 - Commencement
• s04e23 - Twenty Five

The West Wing Show Summary

In a unique glimpse of the inner-workings of Presidential politics, The West Wing takes viewers inside the White House and follows the lives of the staff as they help President Jed Bartlet make the crucial decisions that shape the nation and the world around it. Working closely with the President are close friend and Chief of Staff Leo McGarry; Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman; Josh's assistant Donna Moss; Communications Director Toby Ziegler; and his Deputy, Sam Seaborn; Press Secretary C.J. Cregg; First Lady Abbey Bartlet; and Charlie Young, Bartlet's Personal Aide.

As season 6 unfolded, the show shifted its focus from the current administration to the Arnold Vinick vs. Matthew Santos race for the presidency, presidential election, and transition to the new administration from the Bartlet administration.