As Air Force One begins its descent into Andrews Air Force Base at the end of an 18-hour return trip to Manila, a cockpit indicator light leads the crew to believe that the landing gear might not be locked in place. The aircraft stays in the air while the problem can be examined by an F16 fly by. Concern grows on board Air Force One and on the ground as people become increasingly worried that someone may have tampered with the airplane. Former Friends star, Matthew Perry, guest stars as Joe Quincy, a well-qualified, confident and personable candidate Josh interviews for the associate counsel position.
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A malfunction on Air Force One leaves the President, Will, and C.J. airborne over the Northeast. C.J. and Will try to keep the press in the dark, and the President works on the drug war via the issue of certifying Colombia's worthiness as a partner in it. Josh works on an environmental bill with a vulnerable Republican congressman, while Leo tries to keep the President calm via phone. Note: The episode title refers to "Angel," the Airlift Operations code word for Air Force One.