The West Wing is still one of television's all-time best political dramas. Aaron Sorkin's groundbreaking drama explored the fictional administration of the democratic President of the United States, Jed Bartlett, played by the iconic Martin Sheen. John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, Allison Janney, and Richard Schiff also starred.
6 "Two Cathedrals" Season 2, Episode 22 The second season of The West Wing ends with one of the greatest season finales in the history of dramatic television. After Bartlet's diagnosis of muscular sclerosis is revealed, the President is left to consider whether he should attempt to win a re-election campaign that could cost the Democratic Party dearly.
4 "Election Night" Season 4, Episode 7 The fourth season of The West Wing was Sorkin's last. The showrunner left the series, significantly affecting its quality. Season 4 stretched into more unbelievable territory within its second half with the kidnapping of Bartlet's daughter Zoe . However, the early half of the season reached dramatic highs by exploring Bartlet's successful re-election campaign.
"The Supremes" focused on Josh's plan to nominate two different Supreme Court justices, one liberal and one conservative, after the unexpected death of one of the senior judges. Guest stars William Fichtner and eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close added a much-needed boost for The West Wing's weakest season.