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The premiere episode of the third season of "The West Wing" deals with some of the questions and issues facing the world in the wake of the tragedies that recently occurred in America.
  • Runtime: 42 minutes
  • Original air date: October 03, 2001
  • Network: NBC
 
 
 
 

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1. Isaac and Ishmael
  October 3, 2001
The premiere episode of the third season of "The West Wing" deals with some of the questions and issues facing the world in the wake of the tragedies that recently occurred in America.
 
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2. Manchester, Part 1
  October 10, 2001
Bartlet announces that he intends to seek reelection.
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3. Manchester, Part 2
  October 17, 2001
Bartlet refines his speech for a major reelection announcement, while his staff works uneasily with a heavyweight political strategist (RON SILVER) on this issue of whether or not Bartlet should include a public apology in his remarks.
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4. Ways and Means
  October 24, 2001
C.J. cunningly reveals clues to the press that could force Rollins to be ousted and replaced by someone more favorable to the administration.
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5. On the Day Before
  October 31, 2001
As a State Department dinner nears, Bartlet boldly vetoes the "death tax" bill, but his staff must scramble when they learn that the House of Representatives has enough votes to override the veto.
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6. War Crimes
  November 7, 2001
After a church shooting, Bartlet asks reluctant Vice President John Hoynes to speak at an antigun rally in Texas, but the uneasy allies confront each other in a starkly frank showdown.
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7. Gone Quiet
  November 14, 2001
When an American spy submarine suddenly loses contact with the U.S. in hostile North Korean waters, a concerned Bartlet receives advice from Assistant Secretary of State Albie Duncan.
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8. The Indians in the Lobby
  November 21, 2001
While Bartlet worries about where he will be on Thanksgiving--and how to best cook a gourmet turkey--C.J. meets with two Native Americans, Maggie and Jack, who are camped in the White House lobby.
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9. The Women of Qumar
  November 28, 2001
At Abbey's urging, Josh meets with a powerful women's caucus over the proposed language of a United Nations treaty banning prostitution.
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10. Bartlet for America
  December 12, 2001
Leo fears the worst when he testifies in the congressional investigation into Bartlet's lack of public disclosure about his illness.
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11. H. Con-172
  January 9, 2002
Leo defiantly rejects the Congressional Oversight Committee's offer of a public censure of Bartlet that would finally bring an end to the investigation.
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12. 100,000 Airplanes
  January 16, 2002
While the White House staff works intensely on Bartlet's crucial State of the Union speech, Bartlet suddenly demands the inclusion of a passage that promises a crusade to cure cancer.
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13. The Two Bartlets
  January 30, 2002
Bartlet and his staff ponder whether or not to counter a fast-rising Republican presidential candidate's verbal assault on affirmative action.
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14. Night Five
  February 6, 2002
Bartlet consults a psychiatrist, Dr. Stanley Keyworth, for a troubling sleep disorder and receives a sobering personal assessment.
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15. Hartsfield's Landing
  February 27, 2002
Bartlet engages both Sam and Toby in intricate chess matches that mirror the wily game of brinksmanship that Bartlet is playing with the Chinese, who are conducting war games in the Taiwan Strait.
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16. Dead Irish Writers
  March 6, 2002
As Abbey contemplates the likelihood that her medical license will be taken away the following day, she grumpily attends a big White House party for her birthday.
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17. The U.S. Poet Laureate
  March 27, 2002
Bartlet makes a disparaging comment about a potential Republican nominee after a television interview, not realizing that he is still being recorded.
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18. Stirred
  April 3, 2002
When a large truck carrying uranium fuel rods crashes in a remote Idaho tunnel, Bartlet's staff prepares for a potential environmental--or terrorist--crisis.
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19. Enemies Foreign and Domestic
  May 1, 2002
As Sam finalizes the maddening details of Bartlet's upcoming summit with the Russian president, satellite photographs reveal an Iranian nuclear bomb facility built with Russian technology.
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20. The Black Vera Wang
  May 8, 2002
Bartlet and his staff rush to deal with an anticipated terrorist attack over a broad area. Meanwhile, C.J. has trouble adjusting to being protected by a handsome and capable Secret Service agent.
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21. We Killed Yamamoto
  May 15, 2002
Bartlet agonizes over whether or not to forfeit the principle of diplomatic immunity for an important Middle Eastern official who is known to be plotting terrorism.
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22. Posse Comitatus
  May 22, 2002
In the season finale, Bartlet makes a life-or-death decision regarding a foreign diplomat who is a known terrorist.
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23. The West Wing Special Episode
  April 24, 2002
"The West Wing" blends drama with reality in this groundbreaking documentary episode that includes interviews with former Presidents and White House figures.
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Episode 1, "Isaac and Ishmael"
Synopsis: The premiere episode of the third season of "The West Wing" deals with some of the questions and issues facing the world in the wake of the tragedies that recently occurred in America.
Original air date: October 3, 2001
Runtime: 42 minutes
ASIN: B00159H10M
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,046 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
The West Wing: The Complete Third Season
Synopsis: Go behind the scenes and experience the inner workings of the White House in this innovative drama series with humorous overtones from Emmy winner John Wells, Emmy nominee Aaron Sorkin and Emmy winner Thomas Schlamme. Winner of 24 Emmy Awards and 3 Golden Globe Awards!
Season year: 2002
Network: NBC
ASIN: B00159CURG
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3.0 out of 5 stars Portion missing, March 19, 2011
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This is one of my all-time favorite episodes from a series I love, and I was greatly disappointed when purchasing it online to find about 10 minutes missing from the middle of the episode. The entire entry of Toby and Sam into the room speaking with the high school children was omitted, shortening the run-time to only 32 minutes. I do not know how or why this happened, as it was my first time purchasing an episode from Amazon. As a fan of the show, I must give no less than three stars for this episode, but must also voice my displeasure at being robbed of a full episode.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Undoubtedly one of the most important TV shows ever, August 11, 2008
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Wriiten write after 9/11, this episodes explains the different political, moral, ethical positions on terrorism and it's place in the world as well as how it should be viewed. This should be required viewing for every American student in government class.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Issac and Ishmael - Portion missing indeed!, May 26, 2011
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As the other poster mentioned, there are 10 minutes missing from the "Issac and Ishmael" episode, which includes a good section with Toby and Sam, and some integral plot developments with the secondary storyline. It's very annoying to purchase the episode and find key parts missing. The entire show is just over 30 minutes. Why would they cut 10 minutes out?

I wasted money buying this shortened version, so I ended up buying a full version on iTunes for just $1.00 more.
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