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The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The West Wing is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), Netflix, and YouTube TV in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
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Episode 1
As everyone but Josh causes Santos to question his choice of Leo as his running mate, Bartlet's investigation into the dangerous press leak continues. Also C.J. gets interviewed by Babish and Donna approaches Josh for a job.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Richard Schiff, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, Timothy Busfield, NiCole Robinson, Marlee Matlin, Teri Polo, Matthew Del Negro
Episode 2
Santos and Vinick have to deal with press fallout when it looks like the Bartlet White House is not going to continue the investigation into the press leaks.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Eli AttieGuest stars Richard Schiff, NiCole Robinson, Marlee Matlin, Matthew Del Negro, Renée Estevez, Rebecca Avery, Diana Maria Riva, Sam Robards
Episode 3
It's three weeks into the presidential campaign and Vinick meets with Frost out on the trail. Santos pulls a stunt which leads to higher approval ratings and jolts the Vinick camp. Vinick and Santos try to kick each other politically while they focus on their messages of the week.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Lawrence O'DonnellGuest stars Timothy Davis-Reed, Matthew Del Negro, Patricia Richardson, Kris Murphy, Ron Silver, Brett Cullen, William Russ, Tom Everett
Episode 4
Margaret is interrogated at a hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Santos deflects religious questions onto Vinick; Someone gives C.J. intelligence information; a Palestinian leader is assassinated and Bartlet wants to attend the funeral despite security concerns. Also, we learn Margaret's last name.
Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Alex GravesGuest stars Richard Schiff, Dulé Hill, NiCole Robinson, John Aylward, Renée Estevez, Lily Tomlin, Steve Ryan, Thomas Kopache
Episode 5
The White House is trying to cope with the revelation of the identity of the leaker and Babish's questioning of Toby convinces him that he must get his lawyer. Lou persuades Josh to get Santos to clean house with his campaign staff. Kate finally reaches Charles Frost and confronts him about what he told to C.J. and a few other things about his personality in general. The Bartlets hear Ellie's heapful of "good" and "bad" news.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Richard Schiff, Stockard Channing, NiCole Robinson, Nina Siemaszko, Teri Polo, Renée Estevez, Steve Ryan, Lee Garlington
Episode 6
Donna is back and she's working for the Santos/McGarry campaign, but not for Josh. An attack ad on Santos by a pro-life group puts Vinick in a corner when Santos demands Vinick renounce it but Vinick knows that if he does it will offend the G.O.P. leadership.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Eli AttieGuest stars Richard Schiff, Janel Moloney, NiCole Robinson, Matthew Del Negro, Patricia Richardson, Ron Silver, Dean Norris, Lisa Darr
Episode 7
Santos and Vinick battle it out in primetime live. Forrest Saywer the moderator poses questions and attempts to ensure that the candidates remain within bounds. Ellen DeGeneres guest hosts the show on behalf of American Express and their new credit card.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Lawrence O'DonnellGuest stars Teri Polo, Patricia Richardson, Ron Silver, Forrest Sawyer, Janeane Garofalo
Episode 8
Lou and Santos run into trouble on the road when they try to pick up a family's vote; their child was shot by a Latino police officer. Also, CJ must manage a crisis between China and Kazakhstan.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Richard Schiff, Janel Moloney, NiCole Robinson, Nina Siemaszko, Teri Polo, Matthew Del Negro, Diana Maria Riva, Cress Williams
Episode 9
Santos is working on campaign strategy, Ellie's getting married, Abbey is welcoming guests, Bartlet's making jokes, China and Kazahkstan are about to go to war, Carol makes an appearance, and Josh may get fired.
Directed by Max MayerWritten by Josh SingerGuest stars Janel Moloney, Stockard Channing, Nina Siemaszko, John Aylward, Matthew Del Negro, Lily Tomlin, Steve Ryan, Diana Maria Riva
Episode 10
All eyes are looking forward to the Leo McGarry/Ray Sullivan Vice Presidential debate. Meawhile, Santos is trying not to catch his children's cold and he visits his home in Texas and continues to campaign. Jorge Santos, the Congressman's brother, may cause some problems at a gathering.
Directed by Paul McCraneWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Richard Schiff, Janel Moloney, Teri Polo, Matthew Del Negro, Patricia Richardson, Stephen Root, Brett Cullen, Joshua Cabrera
Episode 11
The Westins visit Washington and Doug is keeping a secret from Liz that many other senior staffers already know about. C.J. tries to make a deal with the French to try to handle a problem in the Sudan. Gail is in trouble. Josh asks Will for a little help with the campaign. C.J. and Danny go out to dinner and talk like good old friends and C.J. likens men to salmon while dealing with a waitress who is not all that found of her.
Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Bradley WhitfordGuest stars Timothy Busfield, NiCole Robinson, Annabeth Gish, George Cheung, Steven Eckholdt, Ronald Guttman, Tim Guinee, François Giroday
Episode 12
Bartlet must deal with the possiblity of a nuclear explosion in California, Kate is keeping a careful watch on the election in Kazakhstan and China's response, Will is acting as the government's voice this week, and Josh is trying to keep his political version of Tourette's in check.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Eli AttieGuest stars Janel Moloney, Timothy Davis-Reed, Teri Polo, Matthew Del Negro, Renée Estevez, Stephen Root, Ron Silver, J.K. Simmons
Episode 13
After the near-nuclear disaster at the power plant the polls show surprising, or maybe not so surprising, results for both candidates. The Vinick camp gears up for backlash while the Santos camp hopes for cause to celebrate. Meanwhile Bartlet is still trying to keep the situation in Central Asia under control. Relationships in the Santos campaign, the Vinick campaign, and the West Wing all undergo changes and Vinick and Bartlet attempt to deal with different versions of the cold.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Debora Cahn, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Debora CahnGuest stars Janel Moloney, Matthew Del Negro, Lily Tomlin, Patricia Richardson, Stephen Root, Steve Ryan, Diana Maria Riva, Ron Silver
Episode 14
There are only two weeks left before Election Day and both candidates must make difficult choices at a time when they are both extremely tired. Vinick meets a famous athlete who greets him with a welcome that sings possible campaign trouble. Santos doesn't have such trouble with the athlete. Both candidates are campaigning in California with the hopes of stealing the election from the other guy in the hopes of thereby winning the election. Santos' briefcase falls into the hands of the Vinick campaign.
Directed by Laura InnesWritten by Lawrence O'DonnellGuest stars Richard Schiff, Matthew Del Negro, Stephen Root, Diana Maria Riva, Ron Silver, Melinda McGraw, Ramon De Ocampo, Janeane Garofalo
Episode 15
The Santos campaign meets up with Rock the Vote. Helen gives a lecture to a National Latina Organization, but her heritage doesn't help her when trying to deliver part of the Santos campaign message. Toby is being pressured by Attorney General Blake to reveal his source and it's affecting his relationship with his kids.
Directed by Matia KarrellWritten by Josh SingerGuest stars Richard Schiff, Janel Moloney, Timothy Davis-Reed, Kathleen York, Teri Polo, John Aylward, Lee Garlington, Matt Letscher
Episode 16
Election Day finally arrives, and between analyzing exit polls, and mulling over news reports, a few Santos staff members discover the joys of campaign romance. Meanwhile, C.J. ponders life after the White House; and Annabeth makes a tragic discovery.
Directed by Mimi LederWritten by Lauren Schmidt HissrichGuest stars Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, Teri Polo, Matthew Del Negro, Stephen Root, Diana Maria Riva, Ron Silver, Melinda McGraw
Episode 17
Abbey is in New Hamphire with Liz Bartlet-Westin and they are awaiting the results of Doug Westin's campaign for a seat in Congress. Members of both the Santos campaign and the Vinick campaign must decide how to handle a tragedy, as the voters around the country continue to cast their votes for the next President of the United States.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Eli Attie, John WellsGuest stars Janel Moloney, NiCole Robinson, Teri Polo, John Aylward, Matthew Del Negro, Renée Estevez, Patricia Richardson, Stephen Root
Episode 18
Bartlet, Santos, and their staff members attend a funeral for one of their own. Also, Josh cautions Santos about getting involved in the vote for Speaker of the House.
Directed by Steve ShillWritten by Eli Attie, Debora Cahn, John WellsGuest stars Richard Schiff, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, Stockard Channing, Timothy Busfield, Mary-Louise Parker, Kathleen York, NiCole Robinson
Episode 19
Bartlet and his staff make the transition as easy as possible for the president-elect, who discovers some unpleasant realities about his new job.
Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Rob Lowe, Janel Moloney, Teri Polo, Matthew Del Negro, Lily Tomlin, Steve Ryan, Anna Deavere Smith, Karis Campbell
Episode 20
While Santos is busy trying to select a new vice president, his wife finds her new responsibilities staggering. Meanwhile, Vinick ponders his next move.
Directed by Tim MathesonWritten by Lawrence O'DonnellGuest stars Mary-Louise Parker, NiCole Robinson, Teri Polo, Michael O'Neill, John Aylward, Patricia Richardson, Stephen Root, David Clennon
Episode 21
C.J. and Will both face uncertain futures as Bartlet and his staffers prepare to leave the White House to make way for the Santos administration.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Richard Schiff, Dulé Hill, Timothy Busfield, Kathleen York, NiCole Robinson, Xander Berkeley, Scott Klace, David Hornsby
Episode 22
While Santos and his winning camp are nervously gearing up for the presidential inauguration, current President Bartlet, CJ, and the others fondly look back as they prepare to leave the White House forever.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by John WellsGuest stars Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, Stockard Channing, NiCole Robinson, Allison Smith, Teri Polo, Michael O'Neill
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Martin SheenJosiah Bartlet
Rob LoweSam Seaborn
Allison JanneyC.J. Cregg
Richard SchiffToby Ziegler
John SpencerLeo McGarry
Bradley WhitfordJosh Lyman
Dulé HillCharlie Young
Janel MoloneyDonna Moss
NBCUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
