The second season episode shibboleth is no exception to that rule. The third season of the american political drama television series the west wing aired in the united states on nbc from october 3, 2001 to may 22, 2002 and consisted of 21 episodes and 2 special episodes. Cj learns that a special guest at the state of the union has a black mark on his record that could taint the administration. What would be a good wings thanksgiving episode sitcoms. Nov 21, 2017 the west wing, shibboleth season 2, episode 8. It seems likely that about 35 percent of americans will be happy with president donald trump, no matter what, but for the rest of the. In this thanksgiving episode, family drama unfolds between leo and his sister, and c. The west wing the indians in the lobby tv episode 2001. Nov 24, 2015 the best thanksgiving episodes streaming on netflix, amazon, and hulu. The west wing is an american serial political drama television series created by aaron. Nov 22, 2018 tvs best thanksgiving episodes from this is us, himym, gilmore girls, buffy, seinfeld, west wing, wkrp and more. What would be a good wings thanksgiving episode wings.
The west wing is still home to tvs best thanksgivings. Give this episode a fair shake, and see if i am right about this. The decision to include these episodes came from a few basic facts. A true believer in the west wing by nancy haught religion news service march 31, 2001 atlanta journalconstitution. Martin sheen frets about where to spend thanksgiving and how to best cook a gourmet turkey. West wing fanfiction archive with over 5,418 stories. If you dont have anything to do this holiday season, i have a suggestion for you. Buy stickers featuring the more memorable quotes from the show, as well as bartlet for president bumper stickers. Donna asks josh if he will find out more about jack reese, specifically if he is interested in donna. Nov, 2017 its tempting to rewatch all of west wing and spend the rest of the week wishing politics was a series of logical decisions and clever bon mots. President bartlet calling the butterball hotline, cj choosing which turkey to pardon. At the beginning of season 2 episode 8 shibboleth, white house communications director. Its tempting to rewatch all of west wing and spend the rest of the week wishing politics was a series of logical decisions and clever bon mots. Sorkin is delighted that his thanksgiving episode on the plight of persecuted chinese christians sparked morningafter questions about the biblical origins of shibboleth judges 12.
Josh tries to arrange the extradition of an underage boy whose parents sent him to italy after he killed his teacher. Oh man, you didnt think i was going to invite you over to my. Josh and donna are walking through the west wing when josh tells donna that hes spotted a temporary employee wearing a star trek pin and he needs donna to tell her to take it off. While a live tv show is broadcast from the west wing following the state of the union, the staff must covertly deal with a hostage situation in colombia. The west wing has two classic thanksgiving episodes. On the day before thanksgiving, cj has to deal with two stockbridgemunsee indians who wont leave the lobby until they get an answer on an application their tribe submitted 15 years ago. Can you name the the west wing character credited with these quotes from the thanksgiving episodes. While president bartlet martin sheen frets about where to spend thanksgiving and how to best cook a gourmet turkey c. Watch the west wing episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. President must deal with boatload of chinese christian immigrants on eve of thanksgiving as thanksgiving nears.
The west wing did two thanksgiving themed episodes over the course of its sevenyear run, and both of them were pretty great. Nov 22, 2016 it should come as no surprise that the west wing is responsible for some of the best thanksgiving episodes our televisions have ever seen considering the show is all about patriotism and. Allison janney powwows with two native americans gary farmer and georgina lightning who are camped in the lobby and promise to cause a media dustup if they cant meet with a bigwig about receiving better public. Instead, watch the stunning, quietly hopeful thanksgiving. This thanksgiving episode is no differentlaurie comes home to visit with a friend who puts eric in hot water with donna, and reds mother reminds them too.
Nov 24, 2016 the west wing has two classic thanksgiving episodes. While a close contest, the shows strongest entry is its first, a significant accomplishment given that the show was still so early in its run. Check out the best west wing thanksgiving moments to. The 20 best thanksgiving tv episodes, ranked wired. Your guide to every west wing christmas episode to get you. A definitive list of perfect thanksgiving tv episodes best. While bartlet worries about where he will be on thanksgiving, c. Shibboleth, where cj struggles with the turkey pardon, and the indians in the lobby. At the beginning of season 2 episode 8 shibboleth, white house. Thanksgivingthemed episodes, the west wing was among a number of dramas to serve up memorable hours dedicated to the holiday. The west wing is an american serial political drama television series created by aaron sorkin that aired on nbc from september 22, 1999 to may 14, 2006. Check out the best west wing thanksgiving moments to revisit. Celebrate thanksgiving with these classic west wing moments.
All 25 songs featured in the west wing season 3 soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. The west wing this political drama had a couple solid thanksgiving episodes. Nov 22, 2017 the best of televisions thanksgiving episodes pull from each category, offering glimpses of characters at their most heartwarming and their wackiest. The answer to the ultimate the west wing trivia question duration. Mar 01, 2020 nbcs the west wing, which ran from 1999 to 2006, is widely considered one of the greatest tv dramas of all time. Nov 12, 2018 someone helps the less fortunate the west wing. For that reason, i had high hopes for memorable moments in this weeks episode.
The episode title refers to house concurrent resolution. The west wing was always careful to avoid actual political issues, happy to exist in its own parallel universe. On the day before thanksgiving, the president is talking turkey to. Nov 22, 2018 tvline highlights 20 of televisions best thanksgiving episodes view the photo gallery. Nov 23, 2016 thanksgiving themed episodes, the west wing was among a number of dramas to serve up memorable hours dedicated to the holiday. Dec 07, 2015 your guide to every west wing christmas episode to get you in the holiday spirit. The west wing weekly, offers an episode by episode breakdown of the nbc political drama, which ran from. There are 154 regular season episodes, plus the special episodes isaac and ishmael and documentary special. Everything i need to know, i learned from a very west. Test your knowledge on this holiday quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
The best thanksgiving episodes streaming on netflix, amazon. Search or browse the west wing transcripts view or. Nov 28, 2019 the west wing this political drama had a couple solid thanksgiving episodes. I enjoy going back to my favorites, and the thanksgiving episodes from the first two seasons are two of them. Id rather remember these or even think of the obama girls rolling their eyes at their. Thanksgiving from hell chapter 2, a west wing fanfic. Nov 19, 2018 shibboleth, the west wing season 2, episode 8 the arrival of a group of evangelical chinese immigrants seeking asylum in the us coincides with thanksgiving in this memorable, fanfavorite episode. So there are really only two true thanksgiving episodes of the west wing, but season 2s shibboleth is a solid.
Why the thanksgiving tv episode is the best kind of holiday. Episode 8 president jed bartlet knows a lot of things about a lot of thingsincluding that it takes a very special knife to properly carve a. It should come as no surprise that the west wing is responsible for some of the best thanksgiving episodes our televisions have ever seen considering the. The following is a list of thanksgiving television specials in the united states and canada. List of thanksgiving television specials wikipedia. Ainsley hayes is afraid to meet the president in person. Nov 03, 2019 the best thanksgiving tv episodes are the perfect escape from your family. First, this is one of the best series i have ever had the privilege of watching, the last two seasons notwithstanding. The west wings best thanksgiving quotes quiz by furlsofcurls. Few shows so consistently and successfully dominated the thanksgiving episode game as new girl.
I dont think this is that creative, but hopefully romantic. But after the events of september 11, that changed for one episode. Tvline highlights 20 of televisions best thanksgiving episodes view the photo gallery. It won 26 emmys, including four for outstanding drama series. The west wing 1999 tv 14 7 seasons tv dramas this powerful political epic chronicles the triumphs and travails of white house senior staff under the administration of president josiah bartlet. The west wing i get to proclaim a national day of thanksgiving. Shibboleth, where cj struggles with the turkey pardon, and the indians in. Bartlet relates the story of shibboleth to sam and josh, which was a password used by the military. It should come as no surprise that the west wing is responsible for some of the best thanksgiving episodes our televisions have ever seen. Unless otherwise stated, these are episodes of established television series or oneoff specials that are rerun annually. The west wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nations capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. President bartlet explains the true meaning of thanksgiving. With rob lowe, stockard channing, dule hill, allison janney. The 10 definitive episodes of the west wing the artifice.
Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. A true believer in the west wing by nancy haught religion news service march 31, 2001. The best thanksgiving tv episodes to stream on netflix. Okay, were veering away from total geekery for this one, but as one of our favorite nongeeky characters, we had to share this thanksgiving appropriate video featuring c. Dec 20, 2017 there is perhaps no bigger west wing fan than hrishikesh hirway, who has turned his longtime love of aaron sorkins beloved political drama into the popular recap podcast, the west wing weekly. The indians in the lobby the west wing episode guide. The west wing transcripts search transcripts, summaries.
Lets enjoy the chaos and hilarity of fictional holiday dinners instead of our own. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. Your guide to every west wing christmas episode to get. A minor bicycle mishap becomes a minicrisis for his staff, while a remark josh made on tv may get him bounced from his job. The best thanksgiving movies and tv shows to watch on netflix. Viewers of the west wing may think the death of presidential secretary dolores landingham was caused by a drunk driver plowing into her brandnew car. The west wing thanksgiving movies and tv episodes on.
One of my favourite episodes was the thanksgiving one where i had to deal with the turkeys. Everyone is nicer and sweeter on this one day of the year. Id rather remember these or even think of the obama girls rolling their eyes at their fathers corny jokes than ponder what the orange. On the day before thanksgiving, cj has to deal with two. I will watch this episode every year at least once near thanksgiving, just like some of the christmas shows i never miss in season.
Original airdate 112101 rerun 041702 previous episode. Nov 22, 2017 the thanksgiving episodes of the west wing are classics. If you have loved the great writing and insight of this show, you will love this one too. The west wing is often at its best in its holiday episodes. May 15, 2016 the 20 best episodes of the west wing. The west wing the indians in the lobby tv episode 2001 imdb.
The west wing transcripts search episode dialogue, summaries, and titles of all episodes of the west wing tv show seasons 1 through 6. Josh walked through the west wing towards his office with his head down to try and avoid anyone who might stop him. Shibboleth, where cj struggles with the turkey pardon, and the indians in the lobby, which features president. Deutscher titel, originaltitel, erstausstrahlung usa. Bitter pie on gossip girl or a heaping of family drama on parenthood.