The West Wing: Season 6

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: October 20, 2004

Starring: Mary McCormack, Mary McCormack, Alan Alda

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 6 Episodes

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S6:E22. 2162 Votes
Air Date: April 6, 2005
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S6:E21. Things Fall Apart
Air Date: March 30, 2005
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S6:E20. In God We Trust
Air Date: March 23, 2005

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Mark Harris

Jun 18, 2013

This season, The West Wing has finally figured out what it's about: an administration trying to hold on to power, thwart its foes, and accomplish its mission.

Terry Kelleher

Jun 28, 2013

Smits and Alda clearly increase the show's charisma quotient, and it's good to see Matheson's character stirring the pot once more. ... But the writers seem almost shameless in their resort to medical crises. Read full review

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Nov 14, 2020

N.S.F. Thurmont B-. The Birnam Wood B.
Third Day Story B-. Liftoff B. The Hubbert Peak C+.
The Dover Test C+. A Change Is Gonna Come C+. In The Room B. Impact Winter B+. Faith Based Initiative B-. Opposition Research C+. 365 Days C+. King Corn B-. The Wake Up Call C+. Freedonia B. DroughtN.S.F. Thurmont B-. The Birnam Wood B.
Third Day Story B-. Liftoff B. The Hubbert Peak C+.
The Dover Test C+. A Change Is Gonna Come C+.
In The Room B. Impact Winter B+.
Faith Based Initiative B-. Opposition Research C+.
365 Days C+. King Corn B-. The Wake Up Call C+.
Freedonia B. Drought Conditions B-. A Good Day B+.
La Palabra B. Ninety Miles Away C. In God We Trust B.
Things Fall Apart B-. 2162 Votes A-.… 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
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  S6:E22. 2162 Votes
  Air Date: April 6, 2005
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  S6:E21. Things Fall Apart
  Air Date: March 30, 2005
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  S6:E20. In God We Trust
  Air Date: March 23, 2005
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  S6:E19. Ninety Miles Away
  Air Date: March 16, 2005
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  S6:E18. La Palabra
  Air Date: March 9, 2005
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  S6:E17. A Good Day
  Air Date: March 2, 2005
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  S6:E16. Drought Conditions
  Air Date: February 23, 2005
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  S6:E15. Freedonia
  Air Date: February 16, 2005
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  S6:E14. The Wake Up Call
  Air Date: February 9, 2005
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  S6:E13. King Corn
  Air Date: January 26, 2005
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  S6:E12. 365 Days
  Air Date: January 19, 2005
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  S6:E11. Opposition Research
  Air Date: January 12, 2005
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  S6:E10. Faith Based Initiative
  Air Date: January 5, 2005
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  S6:E9. Impact Winter
  Air Date: December 15, 2004
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  S6:E8. In the Room
  Air Date: December 8, 2004
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  S6:E7. A Change Is Gonna Come
  Air Date: December 1, 2004
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  S6:E6. The Dover Test
  Air Date: November 24, 2004
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  S6:E5. The Hubbert Peak
  Air Date: November 17, 2004
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  S6:E4. Liftoff
  Air Date: November 10, 2004
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  S6:E3. Third-Day Story
  Air Date: November 3, 2004
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  S6:E2. The Birnam Wood
  Air Date: October 27, 2004
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  S6:E1. NSF Thurmont
  Air Date: October 20, 2004
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  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