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S1E5 · The Crackpots and These Women

Josh is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity, but it causes more anguish than comfort. Leo has one annual day when any special interest group can visit with any top staffer to promote their cause; Sam get a UFO group, and CJ is approached by wildlife activists. Toby and the President butt heads about policy during a press conference rehearsal.

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The staff members participate in Leo's "Big Block of Cheese" Day, when they meet with fringe special interest groups who normally cannot get attention from the White House. Josh receives a card from the National Security Council and later learns that he is the only senior staff member other than Leo who will receive protection in the event of a nuclear attack. Uncomfortable about his special treatment, he eventually returns the card, believing that he does not deserve to be singled out among his friends. Sam and C.J. discuss the possibility of a virus infection going rampant in the U.S., and how it could be contained without available anti-virus. Zoey Bartlet, the youngest First Daughter, arrives at the White House, and the President holds a celebratory chili supper in her honor for the members of his inner circle. Note: One of the episodes submitted as winner in the Emmy category of Outstanding Drama.

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