S1E17 · The White House Pro-Am

Complete story — includes the ending

The First Lady appears on television on behalf of the Children's Crusade to raise awareness about child slavery, but her efforts are soon overshadowed when the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors dies. Leo, to settle the uncertainty in the investment markets, urges the President to announce a successor, but the President decides takes time to make sure, although, according to a leak, the First Lady has expressed her preference, who also happens to be a former boyfriend. Josh and Toby court additional votes in the Congress to run up the score on the vote on a global trade agreement, and a congresswoman gives Sam a courtesy advance notice of a forthcoming announcement about her rider on the exploitation of child labor, which Sam expects to "blow the vote out of the water". Sam speaks with the First Lady, who negotiates for the withdrawal of the rider. The First Lady reveals who leaked her preference and the Bartlets have what they call their first Oval Office fight, but they quickly make up. The White House has received death threats and other hate mail from white supremacists about the relationship between Zoey and Charlie, who argue about their plans for Friday night; later, Charlie shows up at Zoey's dorm room with flowers, other gifts, and an apology. Note: Submitted as one of the package of episodes for The West Wing ' s first of four consecutive Outstanding Drama Series wins.