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  • The West Wing Liftoff (Season 6, Episode 4)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 42 min | Drama

The West Wing

Liftoff (Season 6, Episode 4)
TV-14
TV Episode | 42 min | Drama

C.J.'s first day as Chief of Staff gives her a new appreciation for Leo's skill in the role. While struggling to keep up with her hectic schedule, she must handle the sudden appearance of abandoned Soviet nuclear material, counter ...See moreC.J.'s first day as Chief of Staff gives her a new appreciation for Leo's skill in the role. While struggling to keep up with her hectic schedule, she must handle the sudden appearance of abandoned Soviet nuclear material, counter political maneuvering within the Cabinet, and assert her authority with the staff and the President. Toby conducts a press briefing after which C.J. orders him to quickly find someone to fill the role permanently. The Democratic Party enlists Josh's help to talk Congressman Matt Santos out of taking an early retirement. Written by Murray Chapman See less
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Director
Writers
Aaron Sorkin (created by) | Debora Cahn (written by) | Lauren Schmidt Hissrich (staff writer) (as Lauren Schmidt)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 10, 2004

Release date
Nov 10, 2004 (United States)

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34 cast members
Name Known for
Stockard Channing
Abbey Bartlet (credit only) Abbey Bartlet (credit only)   See fewer
Dulé Hill
Charlie Young Charlie Young   See fewer
Allison Janney
C.J. Cregg C.J. Cregg   See fewer
Joshua Malina
Will Bailey Will Bailey   See fewer
Mary McCormack
Kate Harper (credit only) Kate Harper (credit only)   See fewer
Janel Moloney
Donna Moss Donna Moss   See fewer
Richard Schiff
Toby Ziegler Toby Ziegler   See fewer
John Spencer
Leo McGarry Leo McGarry   See fewer
Bradley Whitford
Josh Lyman Josh Lyman   See fewer
Jimmy Smits
Matthew Santos Matthew Santos   See fewer
Martin Sheen
President Josiah Bartlet President Josiah Bartlet   See fewer
Kristin Chenoweth
Annabeth Schott Annabeth Schott   See fewer
Lily Tomlin
Deborah Fiderer Deborah Fiderer   See fewer
Anna Deavere Smith
Nancy McNally Nancy McNally   See fewer
Steve Ryan
Secretary of Defense Miles Hutchinson Secretary of Defense Miles Hutchinson   See fewer
NiCole Robinson
Margaret Hooper Margaret Hooper   See fewer
Melissa Fitzgerald
Carol Fitzpatrick Carol Fitzpatrick   See fewer
David Shatraw
Ed Merridy Ed Merridy   See fewer
David Kelsey
Staff Sergeant Keltie Staff Sergeant Keltie   See fewer
Eugene Alper
Roman Mindeli Roman Mindeli   See fewer
Andrew Borba
Alan Zwick Alan Zwick   See fewer
Ron Ostrow
Reporter John Reporter John   See fewer
Timothy Davis-Reed
Mark O'Donnell Mark O'Donnell   See fewer
Beau Billingslea
Agent Caswell Agent Caswell   See fewer
Gregory Wagrowski
Dan Edmunds Dan Edmunds   See fewer
Katherine Disque
Claire Stein Claire Stein   See fewer
Bill Birch
Len Segal Len Segal   See fewer
Terry Bozeman
Energy Secretary Gerald Deloit Energy Secretary Gerald Deloit   See fewer
Wayne Thomas Yorke
Chris Lakely Chris Lakely   See fewer
David Hadinger
Donald Donchick Donald Donchick   See fewer
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