The Red Mass
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| The Red Mass | |
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| Season: | 4 |
| Episode: | 4 |
| Story By: | Eli Attie |
| Teleplay By: | Aaron Sorkin |
| Directed By: | Vincent Misiano |
| Airdate: | October 9, 2002 |
| Guest Stars: | Mary-Louise Parker Clark Gregg George Coe |
The President (Martin Sheen) ponders the fallout of greenlighting a strike force to overtake a barricaded gang of homegrown terrorists in Idaho -- who include a young non-combatant in need of medical attention.
The staff is worried about the upcoming debates. They feel that expectations about Ritchie's performance are so low that he can only do well, while the ones for Bartlet are so high that he can only disappoint. They are also concerned with Ritchie's team's insistence on as few debates as possible.
Josh (Bradley Whitford) sends Donna (Janel Moloney) to listen to a motivational speaker that has counseled Gov. Ritchie. Josh regards Ritchie's seeking of advice from a buffoon that rips off great philosophical thinkers to be a dangerous sign of unoriginal thinking.
Leo (John Spencer) quietly meets with a high-ranking Israeli official (Malachi Throne) and long-time friend to discuss mutual strategy in the wake of the Qumari assassination investigation. After leaving, the Israeli's plane is shot down.
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[edit] Cast
[edit] Starring
- Rob Lowe as Sam Seaborn
- Dulé Hill as Charlie Young
- Allison Janney as C.J. Cregg
- Janel Moloney as Donna Moss
- Richard Schiff as Toby Ziegler
- John Spencer as Leo McGarry
- Bradley Whitford as Josh Lyman
- and Martin Sheen as Jed Bartlet
[edit] Special Guest Star
[edit] Guest Starring
- Clark Gregg as Special Agent Michael Casper
- George Coe as Senator Howard Stackhouse
- Malachi Throne as Ben Yosef
- Deborah May as Janet
- Robin Bartlett as Susan Thomas
- Andrew McFarlane as Anthony Marcus
- John Cothran, Jr. as Civilian Advisor
- NiCole Robinson as Margaret Hooper
- Larry Brandenburg as Senator Michael Jackson
[edit] Co-Starring
- Kim Webster as Ginger
- Hilary Salvatore as Emily
- Kris Murphy as Katie Witt
- Becky Meister as Sally
- Ralph Meyering Jr. as Civilian Tom
- Richard Green as Jerry
- Lynn Tufeld as Grace
- Joe Marinelli as Morris
- Brandon Noll as Staffer
- Joe Cosgrove as Cardinal
- Noel Conlon as Secretary Jason Weaver
- Helen Duffy as Senator White
[edit] Quotes
"I'm absolutely terrified we're going to lose the expectations game. You can't believe how many times I get asked what would be a win in the debates. At this point I feel like if and only if Ritchie accidentally lights his podium on fire does the President have a fighting chance."- CJ Cregg
