Premium
Chapter 1: The Birth of the Bartlett Administration 3
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The making of Aaron Sorkin 3
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The genesis of The West Wing 5
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Chapter 2: The West Wing World 9
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The physical space of the show 9
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The characters and their relationships 13
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Chapter 3: The Early Days 17
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The first season of The West Wing 17
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The critical and popular reception 19
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Chapter 4: The Golden Years 23
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The second and third seasons of The West Wing 23
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The show's critical and popular peak 26
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Chapter 5: The Midterm Elections 29
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The fourth season of The West Wing 29
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The show's handling of the 2002 midterm elections 32
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Chapter 6: The Reckoning 35
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The fifth season of The West Wing 35
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The show's declining ratings 38
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Chapter 7: The Post-Sorkin Era 41
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The sixth and seventh seasons of The West Wing 41
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The show's attempts to regain its former glory 44
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Chapter 8: The West Wing Legacy 48
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The show's impact on American culture 48
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The show's influence on politics 51
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