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The West Wing

1999–2006 · Drama · 7 seasons · ★ 8.3

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Synopsis of The West Wing

Josiah Bartlet, the Democratic president of the United States, played by Martin Sheen, leads one of the most powerful nations in the world with the conviction that what he does is best for his country. The series is set in the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., where the Oval Office and the offices of the president's key advisers are located. Through hallways, offices and meeting rooms, his team works against the clock to solve daily problems that never let up. Each crisis puts the government's credibility to the test ahead of upcoming reelections and the security of a nation facing external threats. Created by Aaron Sorkin and aired on NBC, the series follows that team as it tries to maintain the trust of the citizens.

«Right place. Right time. Right man.»

7seasons
154episodes
40 minper episode
8.3audience scoreTMDB · 625 votes
8.9IMDb rating101,372 votes

Seasons of The West Wing

Season 1Season 11999 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.6Season 2Season 22000 · 22 ep. · ★ 8.0Season 3Season 32001 · 21 ep. · ★ 8.0Season 4Season 42002 · 23 ep. · ★ 8.2Season 5Season 52003 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.6Season 6Season 62004 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.5Season 7Season 72005 · 22 ep. · ★ 6.7

Cast by The West Wing

Martin SheenMartin SheenJosiah Bartlet154 episodes
Allison JanneyAllison JanneyC.J. Cregg154 episodes
John SpencerJohn SpencerLeo McGarry154 episodes
Bradley WhitfordBradley WhitfordJosh Lyman154 episodes
Janel MoloneyJanel MoloneyDonna Moss145 episodes
Richard SchiffRichard SchiffToby Ziegler143 episodes
Dulé HillDulé HillCharlie Young138 episodes
NiCole RobinsonNiCole RobinsonMargaret Hooper106 episodes
Melissa FitzgeraldMelissa FitzgeraldCarol Fitzpatrick101 episodes
Joshua MalinaJoshua MalinaWill Bailey83 episodes
Rob LoweRob LoweSam Seaborn79 episodes
Stockard ChanningStockard ChanningAbigail 'Abbey' Bartlet68 episodes
Kim WebsterKim WebsterKim56 episodes
Kris MurphyKris MurphyKatie Witt52 episodes
Timothy Davis-ReedTimothy Davis-ReedMark O'Donnell49 episodes
Mary McCormackMary McCormackKate Harper48 episodes
William DuffyWilliam DuffyStaffer46 episodes
Peter James SmithPeter James SmithEd45 episodes
Renée EstevezRenée EstevezNancy44 episodes
Charles NolandCharles NolandSteve43 episodes
Devika ParikhDevika ParikhBonnie40 episodes
Jimmy SmitsJimmy SmitsMatthew Santos35 episodes
Kristin ChenowethKristin ChenowethAnnabeth Schott35 episodes
Lily TomlinLily TomlinDeborah Fiderer34 episodes
Mindy SeegerChris34 episodes
Kathryn JoostenKathryn JoostenDolores Landingham30 episodes
Alan AldaAlan AldaArnold Vinick27 episodes
Timothy BusfieldTimothy BusfieldDanny Concannon27 episodes
Ivan AllenIvan AllenNewscaster26 episodes
Elisabeth MossElisabeth MossZoey Bartlet25 episodes
Mary-Louise ParkerMary-Louise ParkerAmy Gardner23 episodes
Moira KellyMoira KellyMandy Hampton22 episodes
Gary ColeGary ColeBob Russell22 episodes
John AmosJohn AmosPercy Fitzwallace22 episodes
Karis CampbellKaris CampbellRonna22 episodes
Randy BrooksRandy BrooksLyle20 episodes
Anna Deavere SmithAnna Deavere SmithNancy McNally19 episodes
Ron SilverRon SilverBruno Gianelli19 episodes
Tim MathesonTim MathesonJohn Hoynes19 episodes
Teri PoloTeri PoloHelen Santos18 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Aaron Sorkin
Address
Christopher Misiano, Alex Graves, Thomas Schlamme, Lesli Linka Glatter, Laura Innes
Production companies
John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Network or Platform
NBC
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
September 22, 1999
Last Episode
May 14, 2006 (7x22)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 26 Emmy Awards; 123 wins and 264 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB

Awards for The West Wing

  • 🏆 TCA Heritage Award (2006)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2006)
  • 🏆 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2004)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (2003)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series (2003)
  • 🏆 List of Directors Guild of America Award winners for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series (2003)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2002)
  • 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2002)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series (2002)
  • 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (2002)
  • 🏆 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2002)
  • 🏆 List of Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (2002)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2002)

Plus, 14 nominations recorded.

Source: Wikidata

Trivia about The West Wing

Sorkin said the series' premiere was delayed by about a year because of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal.
The interiors were filmed on soundstages at Warner Bros. Studios Burbank in California, while the production shot exteriors in the Washington, D.C., area.
Thomas Schlamme pioneered the "walk and talk," a continuous shot that follows characters as they walk from one place to another, and which became part of the series' visual style.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has cited the series as a significant influence on the creation of his musical Hamilton.
In 2011, The New York Times reported that the then-emerging government of Myanmar used DVDs of the series' episodes to study democracy.
The series won three Golden Globes and 26 Emmy Awards, tying Hill Street Blues as the most-awarded series in Emmy history.
Bradley Whitford said that he was initially offered the role of Sam, although Sorkin had created the character of Josh with him in mind.
Among the high-profile guests who appeared as themselves are James Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma, Jon Bon Jovi, Penn & Teller and Foo Fighters.

Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (Spanish)

Trailer for The West Wing

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Where to Watch The West Wing

It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The West Wing have?

The West Wing has 7 seasons and 154 episodes in total.

¿Dónde ver The West Wing?

Ahora mismo The West Wing no está en las principales plataformas de streaming por suscripción (la oferta puede variar según el país). Se emitió originalmente en NBC.

Has The West Wing ended?

Yes. The West Wing has ended, and its final episode aired on May 14, 2006.

Who's in The West Wing?

The main cast includes Martin Sheen (Josiah Bartlet), Allison Janney (C.J. Cregg), John Spencer (Leo McGarry) and Bradley Whitford (Josh Lyman).

Who created The West Wing?

The West Wing was created by Aaron Sorkin.

How long does it take to watch all of The West Wing?

With episodes of about 40 minutes, watching all 154 episodes takes approximately 103 hours.

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