S2E18 · 17 People — Episode — The West Wing

S2E18 · 17 People

Toby, suspicious that there's something going on with the President, finds out about Bartlet's MS and informs Leo of the legal ramifications; Josh and Donna disagree about the date of their "anniversary"; Sam and Ainsley argue about the necessity of the ERA; staffers struggle to punch-up the speech the President will give at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Toby is told about the President's multiple sclerosis, becoming the 17th person to know, and he and the President have a heated row over the matter. Meanwhile, the President considers an extensive security alert for the nation's airports, and staffers struggle to punch up a speech the President is set to give at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Note: Submitted as part of Emmy Win for Outstanding Drama. Richard Schiff submitted this episode as a nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor.

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