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  • The West Wing A Proportional Response (Season 1, Episode 3)
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    TV Episode | 43 min | Drama

The West Wing

A Proportional Response (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama

After being offered "a proportional response" to the Syrian military's downing of a U.S. military plane on a medical mission (and carrying his newly named personal physician), the president demands an option that will have greater impact. ...See moreAfter being offered "a proportional response" to the Syrian military's downing of a U.S. military plane on a medical mission (and carrying his newly named personal physician), the president demands an option that will have greater impact. Leo gradually must talk him down, while Bartlet snipes at everyone, including Abby. The president ultimately agrees to the initial option, but is not happy about it. Charlie Young is introduced as an applicant for a messenger job whom Josh decides to hire as President Bartlet's personal aide. Written by meebly See less
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Director
Writer
Aaron Sorkin (created by) (written by)
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Directors
John Frank Levey (as John Levey) | Kevin Scott
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 6, 1999

Release date
Oct 6, 1999 (United States)

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30 cast members
Name Known for
Rob Lowe
Sam Seaborn Sam Seaborn   See fewer
Moira Kelly
Mandy Hampton Mandy Hampton   See fewer
Dulé Hill
Charlie Young Charlie Young   See fewer
Allison Janney
C.J. Cregg C.J. Cregg   See fewer
Richard Schiff
Toby Ziegler Toby Ziegler   See fewer
John Spencer
Leo McGarry Leo McGarry   See fewer
Bradley Whitford
Josh Lyman Josh Lyman   See fewer
Martin Sheen
President Josiah Bartlet President Josiah Bartlet   See fewer
John Amos
Percy Fitzwallace Percy Fitzwallace   See fewer
Renée Estevez
Nancy (as Renee Estevez) Nancy (as Renee Estevez)   See fewer
Janel Moloney
Donna Moss Donna Moss   See fewer
Kathryn Joosten
Dolores Landingham Dolores Landingham   See fewer
NiCole Robinson
Margaret Hooper Margaret Hooper   See fewer
Rose Rollins
Suzanne Suzanne   See fewer
Devika Parikh
Bonnie Bonnie   See fewer
Chad McKnight
Staffer #2 Staffer #2   See fewer
Jack Montoya
Floor Manager Floor Manager   See fewer
Ivan Allen
Newscaster Newscaster   See fewer
Andrew Shaifer
Reporter #4 Reporter #4   See fewer
Marvin Krueger
Officer #1 Officer #1   See fewer
George McDaniel
Officer #2 Officer #2   See fewer
Christopher Kriesa
Officer #3 Officer #3   See fewer
Hunter von Leer
Officer #4 Officer #4   See fewer
Rocky Burnswork
Sgt. Lerond (uncredited) Sgt. Lerond (uncredited)   See fewer
Timothy Busfield
Danny Concannon (uncredited) Danny Concannon (uncredited)   See fewer
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