While the president addresses Congress, news breaks that five American drug agents have been taken hostage by Colombian rebels. The staff must covertly manage this escalating international crisis while maintaining the public facade of a celebration.
Reviewers often note the episode's portrayal of professional women like C.J. and Ainsley, pointing out both their shrewdness and the occasional misogyny they face within the administration. Essential Details Original Air Date: February 7, 2001 Written by: Aaron Sorkin (Teleplay); Story by Dee Dee Myers
Republican Associate Counsel Ainsley Hayes makes a memorable, if slightly drunken, first meeting with the President after appearing on a political talk show. Key Themes & Analysis
