The West Wing

1999

drama television series, political drama

Creator

Aaron Sorkin

Network

NBC

Seasons

7

Episodes

156

Premiered

1999-09-22

Rating

8.6 / 10

The entire White House staff bristles with activity when it's learned that the President injured himself during a bicycle accident, and his absence becomes a factor as chief of staff Leo McGarry must juggle a host of impending crises, including a mass boatlift of Cuban refugees approaching the Florida coast and the reaction of conservative Christians to a controversial televised comment by deputy chief of staff Josh Lyman.