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The West Wing

The West Wing

Right place. Right time. Right man.

19998.27 Seasons154 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by John Wells
Produced by Patrick Ward, Kristin Harms, Llewellyn Wells
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Josiah Bartlet

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

C.J. Cregg

John Spencer

John Spencer

Leo McGarry

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Josh Lyman

Joshua Malina

Joshua Malina

Will Bailey

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Arnold Vinick

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

Matthew Santos

Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth

Annabeth Schott

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Kate Harper

Themes & Keywords

washington dc, usathe white houseusa presidentpoliticsgovernmentpolitical intrigue usa politicspolitical consultantpolitical conflictchief of staffcomplicated

About The West Wing

The West Wing is a drama series that first aired in 1999 exploring themes of washington dc, usa, the white house, usa president, politics, government, political intrigue . Created by John Wells, it stars Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, John Spencer. 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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