After a fancy dinner at the White House, President Bartlet and his staff are placed on lock-down when a suspicious substance is detected. While waiting for clearance to leave, the staff are forced to stay in small rooms where they reflect on their past and their relationships with one another. However, the night turns confrontational when Toby accuses Will of being a backstabber to the President. Meanwhile, Debbie and Charlie agree to be inspected; C.J. gives Donna advice; and Josh tries find out why his joke was omitted from a speech.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 5 Episode 20 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.