The teaser, with Danny revealing to C.J. that presidential son-in-law and congressional candidate Doug has been having sex with the family's nanny, is brilliant. I laughed hysterically at the dialogue and acting...humor- wise, Sorkin never did better himself. I searched for the writer, expecting "Cahn"...but it was our very own Bradley Whitford! The rest of the episode doesn't disappoint, as Will has to investigate the reports, and C.J. has to tell Doug the President can't appear with him. She also receives an unexpected visit from Liz Bartlet (the wonderful Annabeth Gish). The Busfield/Janney scenes are by far the best thing going here, as he tells her he wants to be a part of her life. It's been too long since WW was this fulfilling.
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Smartly written, tightly structured episode that spotlights Allison Janney.
pmitchell-1096629 March 2023
Written by cast member Bradley Whitford, this is one of the best episodes of the later seasons of The West Wing. Effectively a stand-alone, it benefits from focussing on White House Chief of Staff CJ Cregg, who is in virtually every shot. CJ is the best character on the show, played by the best actor in Allison Janney, and Whitford gives her a lot to work with. She has some drama, some pathos, some romance and lots of sharp comedy. The comedy scenes are particularly strong, with Janney in top wise-cracking Hepburn form with Joshua Malina's Will Bailey as her hapless straight man.
Perhaps underrated because it doesn't advance the main story lines greatly, this is quality television in the best traditions of the show.
Perhaps underrated because it doesn't advance the main story lines greatly, this is quality television in the best traditions of the show.
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