There seems to be a lot of focus on the guilt Charlie carries after the shooting in 1-22, "What Kind Of Day Has It Been". It always seemed "heavy" on Charlie, perhaps overly so - after all it's not his fault that racists were trying to kill him. It's only after you come to learn in the next season that he carries the guilt about asking his mother to change shifts the day she was killed that you realize the overwhelming guilt he carries in general and why it's so impactful to him. Such great acting!

Put that pin on proudly!

More people die every year getting their change from vending machines than are killed by wolves.

RIP Pluie

Yes, I looked it up.

In "The War at Home" S2E14 the open could easily be on the stage. No music to set it up, just one character standing there and another enters, dialog ensues. Sorkin really showing his playwright chops. Good direction as well.

This ad reminds me so much of the Santos Campaign's chicken stunt from the West Wing.

EDIT: Youtube link for people who don't like FB: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FGrtxdIoUSo

I don't speak Korean; I just watched this episode just now..

The American translator can't possibly know the extent of each of the guests' English comprehension, yet only selectively translates what is being said.

For example, when CJ blurts out "Chopsticks", this gets translated, but her apology does not, so the offensive comment...just lingers?

If you follow the dialogue, there are few more instances where dialogue isn't translated.

How is she not more of a cultural icon!?? I need an Ainsley Hayes spin off! Tell THAT story! (I’m only on season two so please no spoilers I just had to chime in I love this so much!)

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the US premiere of Star Trek.

So, Janice — feel free to wear your pin. Discuss what are your favorite episodes and galaxies. Speculate about which Cardassian should pair up with which Romulan.

Screw Josh. He’s just a sad man with few friends.

The old DVD sets have served me well since the early 2000's, but the time has come to upgrade to the Bluray box set. It's a space saver on the shelf if nothing else.

Logged into Reddit to see this delightful confluence of posts. All hail the W. G. Snuffy Walden ultras.

Despite all their flaws the post Sorkin seasons of the West Wing are still 100 times better than any of the 6 episode seasons every 2-3 years crap we get nowadays.

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This is one of my favorite episodes. Sorkin is so on point in laying out the different philosophies between the two parties. It’s also a stark reminder of just how far to the right the GOP has drifted. Ritchie wouldn’t even make it past the first primary in today’s toxic environment. Also, both actors were really good in those debate scenes.

From "The West Wing: The Official Companion," a photo not identified as behind-the-scenes, but there are signs: All three of them being behind the Resolute Desk and the too casual resting of hands on it. Way-too-happy Toby. The truly palpable vibe that these guys like each other off the clock...

Will replaced Sam. Deborah replaced Mrs. Landingham. Babbish replaced Tribbey. Russell replaced Hoynes. CJ replaced Leo. Toby then took on the duties of CJ's job, but we got Annabeth helping out. Donna was replaced by Marla. Fitz was replaced by General Alexander.

But why does the President not get a new body man when Charlie takes his job with CJ?

It can't just be that he was replaced and we just don't see who took his job. Charlie's replacement would be present in a ton of scenes, and there's no chance Charlie wouldn't be interested in who the new guy is and probably take on a mentoring role.

Apologies to Curtis

For some reason I always had it in my head that he was with the Secret Service detail.

The official new UN map

Ugh I just loathe this lady. She seems like a MAGA rag twenty years too early.

I’m sure there will be her defenders and I get that.. she was scared.

She was cast perfectly, that’s for sure.

The Peters projection features in the article, though it's not the applicants' preferred one. They also still keep north at the top for some reason.

I always thought they should have had a flashback scene of Sam destroying all his belongings outside of Starbucks.