Bartlet becomes enraged when a Congresswoman uses her knowledge that Ellie Bartlet is working at a scientist for the National Institute of Health in order to get funding for a controversial medical study. Toby scrambles to find the internal leak who exposed Ellie's position while Josh meets with an old friend who happens to be a judicial nominee that's being held up in committee. Meanwhile, Abbey appears on an episode of Sesame Street, despite C.J.'s political concerns, with Elmo and Big Bird as a doctor who gives Elmo a check up.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 5 Episode 16 of The West Wing resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The West Wing Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - 7A WF 83429
• s05e02 - The Dogs of War
• s05e03 - Jefferson Lives
• s05e04 - Han
• s05e05 - Constituency of One
• s05e06 - Disaster Relief
• s05e07 - Separation of Powers
• s05e08 - Shutdown
• s05e09 - Abu el Banat
• s05e10 - The Stormy Present
• s05e11 - The Benign Prerogative
• s05e12 - Slow News Day
• s05e13 - The Warfare of Genghis Khan
• s05e14 - An Khe
• s05e15 - Full Disclosure
• s05e16 - Eppur Si Muove
• s05e17 - The Supremes
• s05e18 - Access
• s05e19 - Talking Points
• s05e20 - No Exit
• s05e21 - Gaza
• s05e22 - Memorial Day

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.