The Benign Prerogative

Name: The Benign Prerogative
Genre: Drama
Released: January 14, 2004
Cast: John Spencer, Martin Sheen, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff

The West Wing: Season 5: Episode 11

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NBC | Air Date: January 14, 2004

Starring: John Spencer, Martin Sheen, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford, Janel Moloney, Stockard Channing, Joshua Malina, Joshua Malina

Summary: In the days leading up to the State of the Union address, Toby gets crucial voter feedback when he accompanies Joey as she mall-tests the speech around the nation; Jed and the staff wrestle with the issues of presidential pardons and mandatory minimums; Charlie dates an attractive woman who's not what she seems; Joey Lucas derails Josh'sIn the days leading up to the State of the Union address, Toby gets crucial voter feedback when he accompanies Joey as she mall-tests the speech around the nation; Jed and the staff wrestle with the issues of presidential pardons and mandatory minimums; Charlie dates an attractive woman who's not what she seems; Joey Lucas derails Josh's plans when she arrives at the White House carrying a surprise; Jed and Abbey reach out to an old friend on the eve of his ex-wife's remarriage.… Expand

Creator: Aaron Sorkin

Genre(s): Drama

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  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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  Air Date: March 24, 2004
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  Air Date: March 3, 2004
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  Air Date: February 25, 2004
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  Air Date: February 18, 2004
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  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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  Air Date: December 3, 2003
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  Air Date: November 19, 2003
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  Air Date: November 12, 2003
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  Air Date: November 5, 2003
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  Air Date: October 29, 2003
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  Air Date: October 8, 2003
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