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Undecideds

Original Airdate: 2005-12-04

Synopsis:

Santos visits a black family whose child was killed by a Latino police officer; C.J. tries to mitigate a crisis between China and Kazakhstan.

Live Debate Episode

Original Airdate: 2005-11-06

Synopsis:

Presidential candidates Rep. Matt Santos and Sen. Arnold Vinick debate.

The Al Smith Dinner

Original Airdate: 2005-10-30

Synopsis:

When a third party raises the issue of abortion, it brings unwanted attention to both Santos' and Vinick's stance.

Here Today

Original Airdate: 2005-10-23

Synopsis:

Babish's questioning of Toby convinces him that he should retain counsel; Josh must make tough decisions as he tries to bolster the Santos campaign.

Mr. Frost

Original Airdate: 2005-10-16

Synopsis:

As C.J. tries to manage without most of her staff, trouble breaks out in the Middle East, jeopardizing President Bartlet's peace plan.

Message of the Week

Original Airdate: 2005-10-09

Synopsis:

The Vinick campaign tries to turn things around by targeting issues of immigration, issues Santos has avoided.

The Mommy Problem

Original Airdate: 2005-10-02

Synopsis:

As a Grand Jury convenes to investigate the military-shuttle leak by the White House, the campaign's focus changes to national security.

The Ticket

Original Airdate: 2005-09-25

Synopsis:

Josh is surprised when political commentators are critical of Leo as a vice presidential candidate.

2162 Votes

Original Airdate: 2005-04-06

Synopsis:

As the contest for the Democratic nomination for president narrows, Bartlet tries to devise a way to rescue astronauts trapped in the space station.

Things Fall Apart

Original Airdate: 2005-03-30

Synopsis:

The president asks Leo to take charge of the Democratic convention when the organization of the GOP gathering starts to make his party look chaotic.

In God We Trust

Original Airdate: 2005-03-23

Synopsis:

Vinick wins the nomination and seeks Bruno's counsel on possible vice presidential candidates and how to react to questions about his faith.

Ninety Miles Away

Original Airdate: 2005-03-16

Synopsis:

President Bartlet must decide whether to continue secret talks with Cuba's ailing dictator and lift an antiquated embargo or to yield to bipartisan political pressure and reaffirm the 40-year-old sanctions.

La Palabra

Original Airdate: 2005-03-09

Synopsis:

While campaigning in California, the media pressures Santos (Jimmy Smits) to take a stand on an anti-immigration bill, while Russell (Gary Cole) and Hoynes (Tim Matheson) both dodge the issue.