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S2E22 · Two Cathedrals

On the day of Mrs. Landingham's funeral, the staff deals with a Haitian presidential crisis and the law suit against the big tobacco companies, and Bartlet must decide about running for reelection.

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A tropical storm is bearing down on Washington on the day the President is to disclose to the American people that he has MS. The President attends Mrs. Landingham's funeral, beset with memories of how they met. Staffers must also fashion two responses to the question that is certain to be asked first at Bartlet's prime-time press conference: Will the President seek re-election? Note: Submitted as part of Emmy win for Outstanding Drama. Martin Sheen submitted this episode as a nominee for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

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