S6E22 · 2162 Votes

Complete story — includes the ending

Despite the best efforts of the White House, there is still no presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention. As convention chair, Leo sits down with representatives from the various campaigns, trying to organize proceedings despite in-fighting. Meanwhile, the lives of the three astronauts in the International Space Station are still hanging in the balance as their oxygen supply dwindles. The White House tries to deal with the aftermath of the leaked rumor of a military shuttle that can be used to save them. With voices on all sides furious, President Bartlet demands that the leaker's name be on his desk by Friday and has given the task to Toby and Kate Harper. Back at the convention, Josh is trying to work out where he can find the crucial votes needed to win Santos the nomination. With the belief that Hoynes' campaign is over, Josh asks his former boss to transfer his votes to Santos after the first ballot. Meanwhile, the Russell camp receives some bad news as Governor Baker suddenly becomes a viable candidate. At the White House, Kate and Toby meet the FBI agents in charge of interviewing people capable of leaking the shuttle information. The guilty party is facing ten years in a federal prison for releasing classified information. After being asked to drop out and support a candidate Santos gives a rallying speech to the delegates reminding them to vote with their hearts. Inspired by this, Bartlet quietly intervenes and encourages holdout delegates to support Santos. Josh tells Leo they still need a vice president and that the choice for the candidate is Leo. Note: The episode title refers to the number of votes needed to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination in-universe. Nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. Also submitted as Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Drama Series.