Home > The West Wing > Season 6 « TV Series Page The West Wing: Season 6 (2004 - 2005) SEASON: Season 6 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Want to see Episode List Season 6 The West Wing Critics Consensus No consensus yet. 50% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 6 92% Audience Score User Ratings: 106 More Info × Close Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 NSF Thurmont Air date: Oct 20, 2004 From his office in the White House, President Josiah Bartlet (series star MARTIN SHEEN) leads the most powerful nation on earth. Directly descended from one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, New Hampshire Democrat Bartlet exudes a country-lawyer charisma that complements his brilliance, his deep conviction and his devotion to what he believes is right for the country. A brilliant academician in her own right, first lady Dr. Abigail "Abbey" Bartlet (series star STOCKARD CHANNING) staunchly supports her husband but does not hesitate to keep him in line when necessary.As always, professorial Chief of Staff Leo McGarry (series star JOHN SPENCER) resolutely serves as Bartlet's political and emotional right hand, while Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman (series star BRADLEY WHITFORD) keeps his highly regarded political mind in overdrive. Donna Moss (series star JANEL MOLONEY), Josh's capable assistant, more than holds her own in their friendly verbal sparring.Despite the constant media scrutiny in the briefing room, Press Secretary C.J. Cregg (series star ALLISON JANNEY) remains cool and competent. More 2 The Birnam Wood Air date: Oct 27, 2004 Bartlet arranges for representatives from Israel and Palestine to visit Camp David in Maryland for peace negotiations. Leo remains at the White House in order to give the official order to attack the Ein Hawa terrorist training camp in Syria. More 3 Third-Day Story Air date: Nov 3, 2004 Before signing the Middle East peace accord, Bartlet orders his staff to enlist the support of the United States House of Representatives and the United Nations. Josh and Toby are assigned the task of getting congressional backing. Meanwhile, C.J. works to confirm international alliance with the United Nations Security Council. Donna returns to work, and Charlie refuses to take a college swimming exam that would allow him to graduate. More 4 Liftoff Air date: Nov 10, 2004 An emissary from the Republic of Georgia visits the White House and offers weapons-grade uranium stored in a research reactor the Russians left behind when they pulled out of Georgia. Meanwhile, Josh looks for tax cut support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and along the way meets with Matthew Santos (recurring guest star JIMMY SMITS - "NYPD Blue," "L.A. Law"), a bright and enigmatic congressman from Texas. More 5 The Hubbert Peak Air date: Nov 17, 2004 Josh test-drives an oversized SUV (sport-utility vehicle) and crashes into a hybrid car resulting in bad publicity for the White House. Annabeth Schott (recurring guest star KRISTIN CHENOWETH - "The Music Man"), the new press secretary, has been on the job for only a week and is preparing to encounter the press corps for the first time. Toby worries that she looks too young and may not be ready for the corps' probing questions. More 6 The Dover Test Air date: Nov 24, 2004 The United States peacekeeping compound is attacked, and American soldiers are killed. As the White House struggles to control the story, the father of a slain soldier speaks out against the mission. Meanwhile, Democratic Congressman Matthew Santos (recurring guest star JIMMY SMITS) attaches the Patients' Bill of Rights he wrote to a Republican piece of legislation that effectively keeps the Democratic elements while maintaining a Republican agenda. Also, Leo gets a lesson in life and business from his nurse. More 7 A Change is Gonna Come Air date: Dec 1, 2004 Final preparations are being made for Bartlet's visit to China when he accepts a flag from the delegation representing the Taiwanese Independence Movement--prompting China to prepare for military action. Recurring guest star ED O'NEILL ("Married...with Children") appears as Governor Eric Baker. More 8 In the Room Air date: Dec 8, 2004 At a Bartlet family birthday, magicians PENN & TELLER (themselves) burn the American flag in the White House, prompting a publicity nightmare. Aboard Air Force One, Bartlet is stricken by a paralyzing episode of his multiple sclerosis. And Josh is approached to handle the Vice President's presidential campaign. More 9 Impact Winter Air date: Dec 15, 2004 As Bartlet and his staff arrive in China for a critical meeting, the President is still suffering the paralyzing effects of multiple sclerosis. Meanwhile, an asteroid is headed for the U.S., leaving Josh and Leo to deal with the potential consequences. More 10 Faith Based Initiative Air date: Jan 5, 2005 The press circulates an untrue rumor about C.J. A controversial amendment banning gay marriage is added to the budget. Josh convinces Santos (recurring guest star JIMMY SMITS) to vie for the office of President. Bartlet tries to handle his latest recurrence of multiple sclerosis. And Donna works for Vice President Robert Russell (recurring guest star GARY COLE) in his New Hampshire presidential campaign headquarters. Series star BRADLEY WHITFORD wrote the episode. More Show More Episodes The West Wing: Season 6 Photos View All Photos (22) Tv Season Info Martin Sheen, as President Josiah Bartlet, continues to lead an acclaimed ensemble cast. The West Wing enters its sixth season with a total of 25 Emmy® Awards. Genre: Drama Network: NBC Premiere Date: Oct 20, 2004 Exec. Producer: John Wells Cast Rob Lowe Martin Sheen as President Josiah `Jed' Bartlet John Spencer as Leo McGarry Alan Alda Jimmy Smits Janel Moloney as Donna Moss Stockard Channing as First Lady Abigail Bartlet Joshua Malina as Will Bailey Dulé Hill as Charlie Young Bradley Whitford as Josh Lyman Allison Janney as C.J. Cregg Richard Schiff as Toby Ziegler NiCole Robinson as Margaret Mary McCormack as Kate Harper Melissa Fitzgerald as Carol Gary Cole as Vice President Robert Russell Kristin Chenoweth as Annabeth Schott Lily Tomlin as Debbie Fiderer Tim Matheson as John Hoynes Karis Campbell as Ronna Teri Polo as Helen Santos Evan Arnold as Ned Steven Culp as Haffley Mark Feuerstein as Cliff Calley Elisabeth Moss as Zoey Bartlet Charles Noland as Steve Sam Robards as Greg Brock Ed O'Neill as Sen. Chris Carrick Ivan Allen as CNN Anchor Penny Griego as Newscaster Terry O'Quinn as Gen. Alexander Kris Murphy as Katie Mary-Louise Parker as Amy Gardner Tom W. Chick as Gordon Steve Ryan as Hutchinson Matthew Del Negro as Bram Patricia Richardson as Sheila Brooks Makram Khoury as Farad Stephen Root as Bob Meyer Natalija Nogulich as Shira Galit Armin Mueller-Stahl as Eli Zahavy Andrew Caple-Shaw as Sean Renee Estevez as Nancy Annabeth Gish as Elizabeth Bartlet Westin Aaron Ashmore as Trevor Brett Cullen as Gov. Ray Sullivan Dalia Phillips as Reporter Ron Silver as Bruno Gianelli Steven Eckholdt as Doug Westin Kim Fifield as Betty Joe Egender as Santos Volunteer Rebecca Avery as Aide Rebecca Avery as Aide Roger Rees as Lord John Marbury Reg Basco Hernández as Russell Aide Russell Andrews as Atkins Ryan Cutrona as Sliger Christopher Lloyd as Prof. Lawrence Lessig Miriam Shor as Christine Jay Brazeau as Mackey Lowell Christine Avila as Reporter Mindy Seeger as Chris Anna Deavere Smith as Nancy McNally Ben Murray as Curtis Kevin Hare as Chicken Bob Mel Harris as Sen. Rafferty Brian Dennehy as Sen. Rafe Framhagen Don S. Davis as Rev. Pat Butler Charlotte Colavin as Sheila Fields Jay Paulson as Roger Mako as Yosh Takahashi Tim Kelleher as Dylan Clark Warren Sweeney as Pundit Joe Ochman as News Director Darren Robertson as Congressional Staffer Castulo Guerra as Gil Garcia Marlee Matlin as Joey Lucas Mannuel Urrego as Civil Man Penn Jillette as Penn Jillette Teller as Teller Chris Coppola as Howard Randolph Brooks as Reporter Mary-Pat Green as Vermont Congressman Michelle Courtney as Lisa Stanhower James Taylor Bill O'Brien as Kenny Gabe Cohen as Studio Director Ernie Lively as Georgia Congressman Michael Reilly Burke as Bill Brewer Michael Kagan as FBI Director Arnold Scott Macdonald as Cyrus Yolander Ron Ostrow as John Mark Joe Packer as Technician E.J. Callahan as Barcley Nathan Brooks Burgess as Junior Arkansas Jason Isaacs as Colin Ayres Scott Wickware as Edgars Alex Fernandez as Andy Lazon H. Richard Greene as Royce Tom Chick as Gordon J.F. Davis as Bartender Jerry Levitan as TV Producer Judy Jean Berns as Betty Moss Wesley Harris as Moderator Ann Ducati as Maya Zahavy Chick Roberts as Connors Jack Conley as Major Peter James Smith as Ed Ray Wise as Gov. Gabe Tillman P.J. Byrne as David Orbitz William Duffy as Larry William O'Leary as Deputy Kevin West as Randy Wysniewsky Kent Shockneck as Anchorman Ann Marie Howard as Christine Korb Eli Danker as Gidon Mazar Alex Manette as Reporter Rod Campbell as Bishop Robert Martin Robinson as Fecteau Ruben Garfias as Rep. Freddy Cabrera Bob Bayliss as Johnson Marcelo Tubert as Saeb Mukaret Pamela Salem as Prime Minister Graty John O'Brien as Reporter Damian Valencia as Paul Cameron Steele as Garner Ken Strunk as Republican Congressman Livia Trevino as Reporter Joyce Guy as Charlayne Elya Baskin as Zubatov Terri Cavanaugh as Reporter Jonathan Goldstein as Knocking Congressman Eric Cazenave as Reporter Richard Hilton as Convention Secretary Fred Ornstein as Older Congressman Tim Lounibos as Dr. Leahy Claudia Lynx as Miss Universe Ben Siegler as Reporter Anthony Azizi as Chet Novella Nelson as Gail Fitzwallace Carol Avery as Maryland Congressman Shannon O'Hurley as Susan Wertz Brent Schraff as Kid in the Back Will MacMillan as Davis Adams Cheryl Carter as Younger Congresswoman Deven Streeten as Tina Derek Coleman as Secret Service James Lashly as Canadian Ambassador David St. James as Rep. Gibson Vincent Guastaferro as Ernie Gambelli Ken Weiler as Officer Paul Webster as TV Pundit Leesa Severyn as AFT Anchor Edward Shkolnikov as Helakal Annie Morgan as Vinick Staffer Mark L. Taylor as Chairman Rorsche Anneliza Scott as Second Nurse David Grant Wright as Kelwick Oleg Vidov as Lipecki Matt McKenzie as TV Speaker Petrea Burchard as California Delegation Chief Nancy Linari as TV Speaker Show More Cast Episodes 1 NSF Thurmont Air date: Oct 20, 2004 From his office in the White House, President Josiah Bartlet (series star MARTIN SHEEN) leads the most powerful nation on earth. Directly descended from one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, New Hampshire Democrat Bartlet exudes a country-lawyer charisma that complements his brilliance, his deep conviction and his devotion to what he believes is right for the country. A brilliant academician in her own right, first lady Dr. Abigail "Abbey" Bartlet (series star STOCKARD CHANNING) staunchly supports her husband but does not hesitate to keep him in line when necessary.As always, professorial Chief of Staff Leo McGarry (series star JOHN SPENCER) resolutely serves as Bartlet's political and emotional right hand, while Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman (series star BRADLEY WHITFORD) keeps his highly regarded political mind in overdrive. Donna Moss (series star JANEL MOLONEY), Josh's capable assistant, more than holds her own in their friendly verbal sparring.Despite the constant media scrutiny in the briefing room, Press Secretary C.J. Cregg (series star ALLISON JANNEY) remains cool and competent. More 2 The Birnam Wood Air date: Oct 27, 2004 Bartlet arranges for representatives from Israel and Palestine to visit Camp David in Maryland for peace negotiations. Leo remains at the White House in order to give the official order to attack the Ein Hawa terrorist training camp in Syria. More 3 Third-Day Story Air date: Nov 3, 2004 Before signing the Middle East peace accord, Bartlet orders his staff to enlist the support of the United States House of Representatives and the United Nations. Josh and Toby are assigned the task of getting congressional backing. Meanwhile, C.J. works to confirm international alliance with the United Nations Security Council. Donna returns to work, and Charlie refuses to take a college swimming exam that would allow him to graduate. More 4 Liftoff Air date: Nov 10, 2004 An emissary from the Republic of Georgia visits the White House and offers weapons-grade uranium stored in a research reactor the Russians left behind when they pulled out of Georgia. Meanwhile, Josh looks for tax cut support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and along the way meets with Matthew Santos (recurring guest star JIMMY SMITS - "NYPD Blue," "L.A. Law"), a bright and enigmatic congressman from Texas. More 5 The Hubbert Peak Air date: Nov 17, 2004 Josh test-drives an oversized SUV (sport-utility vehicle) and crashes into a hybrid car resulting in bad publicity for the White House. Annabeth Schott (recurring guest star KRISTIN CHENOWETH - "The Music Man"), the new press secretary, has been on the job for only a week and is preparing to encounter the press corps for the first time. Toby worries that she looks too young and may not be ready for the corps' probing questions. More 6 The Dover Test Air date: Nov 24, 2004 The United States peacekeeping compound is attacked, and American soldiers are killed. As the White House struggles to control the story, the father of a slain soldier speaks out against the mission. Meanwhile, Democratic Congressman Matthew Santos (recurring guest star JIMMY SMITS) attaches the Patients' Bill of Rights he wrote to a Republican piece of legislation that effectively keeps the Democratic elements while maintaining a Republican agenda. Also, Leo gets a lesson in life and business from his nurse. More 7 A Change is Gonna Come Air date: Dec 1, 2004 Final preparations are being made for Bartlet's visit to China when he accepts a flag from the delegation representing the Taiwanese Independence Movement--prompting China to prepare for military action. Recurring guest star ED O'NEILL ("Married...with Children") appears as Governor Eric Baker. More 8 In the Room Air date: Dec 8, 2004 At a Bartlet family birthday, magicians PENN & TELLER (themselves) burn the American flag in the White House, prompting a publicity nightmare. Aboard Air Force One, Bartlet is stricken by a paralyzing episode of his multiple sclerosis. And Josh is approached to handle the Vice President's presidential campaign. More 9 Impact Winter Air date: Dec 15, 2004 As Bartlet and his staff arrive in China for a critical meeting, the President is still suffering the paralyzing effects of multiple sclerosis. Meanwhile, an asteroid is headed for the U.S., leaving Josh and Leo to deal with the potential consequences. More 10 Faith Based Initiative Air date: Jan 5, 2005 The press circulates an untrue rumor about C.J. A controversial amendment banning gay marriage is added to the budget. Josh convinces Santos (recurring guest star JIMMY SMITS) to vie for the office of President. Bartlet tries to handle his latest recurrence of multiple sclerosis. And Donna works for Vice President Robert Russell (recurring guest star GARY COLE) in his New Hampshire presidential campaign headquarters. Series star BRADLEY WHITFORD wrote the episode. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for The West Wing Season 6 All Critics (6) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (3) It has the all-time worst West Wing episode, where we learn that Leo and Kate Harper's paths once crossed in Cuba, because hey, might as well be "Lost" now. Jun 27, 2018 | Full Review… Joe Reid The Atlantic Top Critic Political strategy collides with principle and it's not pretty. But the battle between them is smartly paced and superbly written, offering a penetrating insight into campaign politics. Nov 6, 2018 | Full Review… Debi Enker The Age (Australia) Top Critic There should be term limits for television presidents. And one term was just right for The West Wing. The prolongation of one of the best and most popular dramas on television is brave and at times bold, but often it is painful to watch. Jun 27, 2018 | Full Review… Alessandra Stanley New York Times Top Critic No more moments of sinus-clogging idealism in which the actors almost sob with Emmy-moment rectitude; cranky, shaken, and calculating, this is a White House we can relate to. It's a divider, not a uniter. Aug 30, 2017 | Full Review… Mark Harris Entertainment Weekly Top Critic The West Wing is finally back on dry land. Oct 18, 2017 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… William Thomas Empire Magazine Top Critic The show has locked itself into philosophical stasis, determined to air its liberal credentials via Bartlett and his staff yet equally determined never to challenge the status quo. Jun 27, 2018 | Full Review… Lesley M. Smith PopMatters View All Critic Reviews (6) Audience Reviews for The West Wing: Season 6 Dec 21, 2019 After an awkward and uneven season 5, this season finally finds it feet again, albeit not straight away, and even when it does it still finds time to stumble here and there. The first few episodes were pure soap-opera, and about as true to West Wing norms as trying to make South Park into a serious political drama. Those early episodes were pretty awful in relative terms, probably because the writers from S5 still couldn't find the right Sorkin ingredients to return to the show to past glories. However, by mid season and a change of tack from the melodramas of Gaza and the Israel Palestine Question, to a more familiar trip towards the forthcoming presidential nominations, and the arrival of two fresh faces - Jimmy "Santos" Smits, and Alan "Vinick" Alda. The story arc for those two characters, along with the departure of Donna and Josh out of the White House and onto the campaign trail, was a breath of much needed air. Even the writing improved by a small margin, and it was also good to be outside, and seeing middle America rather than been stuck in dark rooms and corridors of the White House. The season still had some pretty bad episodes, the worst being "90 Miles Away". But by and large TWW had found its feet again, and come the final episodes I was begging for more! Sonny J Oct 17, 2018 I was a fan of the West Wing during it's initial run. I've been re-watching it on Netflix after all these years. It's still one of the best shows ever and holds up well even with the passing of time. But Season 6 is in a league of it's own. The writing around the Jimmy Smits character and Josh and the campaign is phenomenal. Highly recommended. Terry H Jun 15, 2017 The consistency of this show is remarkable. What was anticipated in the previous season has come to full bloom in this season: characters sacrificing trust among friends for a great leap towards a better future. We see the familiar cast grasping the coming loss of time in the West Wing, acting in whatever ways to either prolong time there or act radically under the assumption that they have only a year left. We can see that the characters care about humanity as a whole, yet they so easily throw their closest friends to the curb. Come for the politics, stay for the drama. Cameron H Aug 16, 2015 My favorite Drama Show Fatema E May 31, 2015 one of my favorite tv show ever Jeremy R Sep 08, 2014 In some ways Series 6 and 7 are the most interesting series. They bring the presidency full circle, as we see the campaigning for who is going to be the next president. Less smugness, less folksyness, less Toby, less Will - these are all very good things. We also have Jimmy Smits and Alan Alda acting out of their skins. Alda is so convincing and likable that, even though he is supposed to be the bad guy, you want to vote for him. It's not all good, however. There are still the preachy, idealistic, naive detours. Plus, seeing a presidential campaign in action reminds me of all the reasons I hate politics: the superficiality, the appearances-are-everything conceit, the pandering to the media, the soundbites for the sake of it, the money spent (wasted), the back-stabbing, the horse-trading. Grant S May 27, 2014 a very addictive tv series. But along the way you do get tired of the way the democrats are shown as saviors and republicans the very bad people so felt like a preaching type an elitist agenda. At time so many geographical issues I have observed but all this is nit-picking and nothing else. Overall I love this show. Hassan R See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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