The West Wing: The Complete Third Season, Ep. 22 "Posse Comitatus"

In the season finale, Bartlet makes a life-or-death decision regarding a foreign diplomat who is a known terrorist.
  • Runtime: 44 minutes
  • Original air date: May 22, 2002
  • Network: NBC
 
 
 
 

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  October 10, 2001
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3. Manchester, Part 2
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4. Ways and Means
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5. On the Day Before
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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
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8. The Indians in the Lobby
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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
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10. Bartlet for America
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11. H. Con-172
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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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Episode 22, "Posse Comitatus"
Synopsis: In the season finale, Bartlet makes a life-or-death decision regarding a foreign diplomat who is a known terrorist.
Original air date: May 22, 2002
Runtime: 44 minutes
ASIN: B0015AYJRO
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,198 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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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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