The West Wing: Season 5

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 24, 2003

Starring: John Spencer, Martin Sheen, Dulé Hill

Summary: The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life. The first six seasons focused onThe West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life. The first six seasons focused on the administration of President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet (Martin Sheen). The seventh and final season transitioned to the 2006 Presidential Election between Democrat Congressman Mathew Vincente Santos of Houston, Texas (Jimmy Smits) and Republican Senator Arnold Vinick of California (Alan Alda). Broadcast History:
Seasons 1-6: NBC, Wednesdays, 9:00pm EST
Season 7: NBC, Sundays, 8:00pm EST

Theme Music:
The theme tune is an original composition by W.G. Snuffy Walden. There is a CD available of his work, which includes not only a suite from The West Wing, but also his music from Felicity, Once and Again, & thirtysomething, plus other non-TV compositions. Walden can be contacted at his official website wgsnuffywalden.com.

Awards:
As of October 24, 2008:
The show and its stars have won 26 Primetime Emmys, 1 ADG Award, 2 ALMA Awards, 2 Artios Awards, 2 ASC Awards, 1 Banff Rockie Award, 2 CAS Award, 1 Christopher Award, 2 DGA Awards, 1 Eddie Award, 2 Family Television Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, 4 Golden Laurel Awards, 5 Golden Satellite Awards, 3 Humanitas Awards, 2 Imagen Awards, 2 Peabody Awards, 1 Prism Award, 6 SAG Awards, 2 Shine Awards, 4 Television Critics Association Awards, 3 TV Guide Awards, 3 Viewers for Quality Television Awards, 2 WGA Awards and 2 Wilbur Awards.

The show has been nominated for a total of 93 Primetime Emmys and holds the record for the most Emmys won in a single season for a single show which is 9 (for its first season).

The show also was named 1 of the 10 AFI TV Programs of the Year, received 1 Special Recognition from GLAAD Media Awards and 4 Commendations from the Prism Awards.

Syndication:
Airs all the time on Bravo (which is also part of the NBC Universal empire) and in some local areas during the "midnight hours."

DVD Releases:
All seven seasons have been released in all regions. There was complete series box set released in November 2006.… Expand

Creator: Aaron Sorkin

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E22. Memorial Day
Air Date: May 19, 2004
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S5:E21. Gaza
Air Date: May 12, 2004
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S5:E20. No Exit
Air Date: April 28, 2004

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Tim Goodman

Jul 25, 2013

Yes, there's a lot less walking and talking. There is a limited amount of witty banter -- precisely enough so people not paying too much attention will never notice it's gone. What has increased... is heavy emotion a la "ER." Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jun 17, 2013

Wells and Co. ... have done an odd thing: They've made the show dumber yet more obscure; more soapy yet more policy-wonky. ... Really, if it weren't for the professionalism of the cast, you'd think 'The West Wing' had turned into its own 'Saturday Night Live' parody. Read full review

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ForReals13

Nov 14, 2020

7A WF 83429 B+. The Dogs Of War B.
Jefferson Lives C+. Han C+. Constituency Of One C+.
Disaster Relief C+. Separation Of Powers B-. Shutdown B+. Abu El Banat C+. The Stormy Present C+. The Benign Prerogative C+. Slow News Day B-. The Warfare Of Genghis Khan C+. An Khe C+. Full Disclosure C+.7A WF 83429 B+. The Dogs Of War B.
Jefferson Lives C+. Han C+. Constituency Of One C+.
Disaster Relief C+. Separation Of Powers B-.
Shutdown B+. Abu El Banat C+.
The Stormy Present C+. The Benign Prerogative C+.
Slow News Day B-. The Warfare Of Genghis Khan C+.
An Khe C+. Full Disclosure C+. Eppur Si Muove C+.
The Supremes A. Access C-. Talking Points C+.
No Exit B-. Gaza B. Memorial Day B.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2005
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 20, 2004
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2003
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  S5:E22. Memorial Day
  Air Date: May 19, 2004
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  S5:E21. Gaza
  Air Date: May 12, 2004
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  S5:E20. No Exit
  Air Date: April 28, 2004
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  S5:E19. Talking Points
  Air Date: April 21, 2004
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  S5:E18. Access
  Air Date: March 31, 2004
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  S5:E17. The Supremes
  Air Date: March 24, 2004
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  S5:E16. Eppur Si Muove
  Air Date: March 3, 2004
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  S5:E15. Full Disclosure
  Air Date: February 25, 2004
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  S5:E14. An Khe
  Air Date: February 18, 2004
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  S5:E13. The Warfare of Genghis Khan
  Air Date: February 11, 2004
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  S5:E12. Slow News Day
  Air Date: February 4, 2004
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  S5:E11. The Benign Prerogative
  Air Date: January 14, 2004
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  S5:E10. The Stormy Present
  Air Date: January 7, 2004
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  S5:E9. Abu el Banat
  Air Date: December 3, 2003
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  S5:E8. Shutdown
  Air Date: November 19, 2003
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  S5:E7. Separation of Powers
  Air Date: November 12, 2003
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  S5:E6. Disaster Relief
  Air Date: November 5, 2003
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  S5:E5. Constituency of One
  Air Date: October 29, 2003
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  S5:E4. Han
  Air Date: October 22, 2003
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  S5:E3. Jefferson Lives
  Air Date: October 8, 2003
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  S5:E2. The Dogs of War
  Air Date: October 1, 2003
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  S5:E1. 7A WF 83429
  Air Date: September 24, 2003
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2002
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 2001
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 2000
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 1999