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The Dogs of War * Episode aired Oct 1, 2003. * TV-14. * 41m. The West Wing: Season 5, Episode 2 | Rotten Tomatoes

"" is the Italian title for the second episode of the fifth season of The West Wing , originally titled " The Dogs of War " . It first aired on October 1, 2003, and continues the high-stakes narrative following the kidnapping of the President's daughter, Zoey. Episode Overview The_West_Wing_5x02_La_spirale_della_violenza

: While the Bartlet family deals with the personal trauma of the kidnapping, the White House staff—led by Leo McGarry —must navigate the ideological differences of the Walken administration. Josh Lyman suspects the Republican opposition is using Walken’s temporary tenure to push a conservative agenda. The Dogs of War * Episode aired Oct 1, 2003

: Toby Ziegler visits his newborn twins while simultaneously drafting two different speeches for the President: one for Zoey's safe return and another in the event of her death. The West Wing: Season 5, Episode 2 |

The episode picks up with the United States under the temporary presidency of (played by John Goodman), the Republican Speaker of the House who assumed office after President Josiah Bartlet invoked the 25th Amendment.

: Acting President Walken orders the bombardment of terrorist camps in Qumar as a response to the kidnapping, despite the potential risks to Zoey's safety.

: By the end of the episode, the intense search efforts lead to Zoey's rescue , allowing Bartlet to eventually resume his duties as President. "The West Wing" The Dogs of War (TV Episode 2003) - IMDb