Episode
The West Wing: Lord John Marbury
Overview
War breaks out between India and Pakistan and Bartlet consults with Lord John Marbury. Toby accuses CJ of being too friendly with the press when she objects to being kept in the dark. The staff realizes that Lillienfield's efforts to bring down Leo are going to get ugly when Josh gets a subpoena.
Details
- Series
- The West Wing
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2000-01-05
- Runtime
- 41 min
Episode context
Lord John Marbury is Episode 11 in Season 1 of The West Wing. It aired on 2000-01-05. The runtime is 41 min.
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Episode 10: In Excelsis Deo
Toby tries to arrange a proper funeral for a homeless veteran. Josh and Sam try to set up a preemptive strike against Lillienfield, who is attacking Leo because of his prior drug and alcohol problem. CJ tries to get the staff to revisit the hate crimes issue. Bartlet sneaks out to do some last minute shopping.
Episode 12: He Shall, from Time to Time
Bartlet collapses before his first State of the Union address. Leo publicly admits to his former alcoholism and drug abuse. Things get interesting romantically for both Sam and CJ. Lord John Marbury helps the staff negotiate an agreement between India and Pakistan.
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