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S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

After a gunman fires three shots at the press room windows, the White House is locked down. Meanwhile, Bartlet negotiates with the Russian president for the return of an unmanned US spy plane that's crashed in Russia. A spirited late-night poker game allows the hard-working staffers to relieve the tensions of the day.

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A late night staff poker game is continually interrupted by crises. The President must deal with a downed spy drone in Russia without upsetting the Russian President. Josh senses something strange about his new candidate for Associate White House Counsel. C.J. tries to convince Toby and Will that an egg will stand on its end during the vernal equinox, and a gunman fires at the White House from Pennsylvania Avenue. Note: The episode title refers to a passage from Hebrews 11: "Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen." Bradley Whitford submitted this episode as a nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Also submitted for Outstanding Drama win.

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