The West Wing (Official Thread)

[micahistheballs]

I just got the first season on DVD and am working my way through it. I never watched it on the air and am in shock with how good it is.
Any other fans?

[Anderson]

I love it to bits. I have every series on dvd.

[Jason Tate]

Is it still on TV?

[TSLROCKS]

Heard amazing things about this show! Can't wait for it to arrive via netflix

[Anderson]

Is it still on TV?We get repeats over here on More4 every so often.

[TSLROCKS]

Is it still on TV?

Nice avatar

[Jason Tate]

Nice avatar
:bow:

<- Huge Bond fan.

[TSLROCKS]

:bow:

<- Huge Bond fan.

Do you get the honor to watch this movie before it's officially released like you did with TDK?

[AtlanticRadio]

Bump for one the best shows to ever grace the air. It airs from 7 to 9 am CST on Bravo Mo-Fri. They are a few episodes into season 2. Set your Tivo to catch it and enjoy at the end of the day instead of watching shit like Fringe.

[Anderson]

I just watched season 7 again in the run up to the election. Weird how at the end of season 7 life imitates art. With Santos as President and Josh as Chief Of Staff and the two people who those characters were based on just about to begin the same roles.

[JHSace923]

The Complete Series was the best purchase I've ever made. This is, in my opinion, the greatest television series of the past 20 years. So smart, witty, and engaging. I've never been more emotionally invested in characters in my life (save for the horrific Mandy in Season 1, but Sorkin took care of that for Season 2). Favorite episodes?

[Anderson]

The Complete Series was the best purchase I've ever made. This is, in my opinion, the greatest television series of the past 20 years. So smart, witty, and engaging. I've never been more emotionally invested in characters in my life (save for the horrific Mandy in Season 1, but Sorkin took care of that for Season 2). Favorite episodes?I was in a pub this afternoon, Brothers In Arms came on the stereo. It took me back to the end of season 2 and probably my favourite episode.

[boekebong]

This is such a sad thread for the best show ever to appear on television. New avatar in its honor.

[boekebong]

I just watched season 7 again in the run up to the election. Weird how at the end of season 7 life imitates art. With Santos as President and Josh as Chief Of Staff and the two people who those characters were based on just about to begin the same roles.

This blew my mind as well. What's even weirder is that this was not how the series was supposed to end.

[cirerelleum]

great show. i used to stay up late and watch it with my mom back in the day.

[Jason Tate]

This blew my mind as well. What's even weirder is that this was not how the series was supposed to end.
How was it "supposed" to end?

[boekebong]

How was it "supposed" to end?

Vinick was supposed to win the election until Spencer died and it threw the show for a loop.

There's some contention about this though (as evidence by this wikipedia section):

According to executive producer Lawrence O'Donnell, Jr., the writers originally intended for Vinick to win the election. However, the death of Spencer forced him and his colleagues to consider the emotional strain that would result from having Santos lose both his running mate and the election. It was eventually decided that the last episodes would be rescripted by John Wells.[36] Other statements from John Wells, however, have contradicted O'Donnell's claims about a previously planned Vinick victory. The script showing Santos winning was written long before the death of John Spencer. In 2008 O'Donnell stated to camera "We actually planned at the outset for Jimmy Smits to win, that was our .. just .. plan of how this was all going to work, but the Vinick character came on so strong in the show, and was so effective, it became a real contest ... and it became a real contest in the West Wing writer's room."[37]

[uchiha]

all time favorite show, seasons 1-4 are among the best things to have ever aired on television

[Mitch]

Just started this series the other day. The writing, as expected, is great.

[Matt Chylak]

Almost through Season One. I love this show so far.

[Matt Chylak]

sad that I'm the last person to post in here. an update: I finished the series by the end of February. one of my favorite TV shows ever...I'm slowly re-watching the series now that school's out.

I'd say the end of season two is the best sequence of the series.

[x1onexwo1fx]

started watching this. quickly becoming my most favorite series ever. which is funny because i'm totally not into politics at all. i love the writing so, so, so much.

[Talib Scottie]

I'd say the end of season two is the best sequence of the series.

Agreed

[JuneJuly]

Probably my favorite show of all time. I just re-watched the first two seasons in the last three days. When Mrs. Landingham dies I almost cried.

I just wish:

-There was an explanation for Mandy disappearing.
-Sam didn't leave the show.
-Sam and Ainsley became a thing.

Late edit: Is the coach's wife from FNL in the third season?! It's freaking me out. lol

[thehawks]

The subtle comedy in this show is what made it for me.

LemonLyman.com
Sam and Josh starting the fire in the White House

And the ending to season 2... my favorite episode of television ever. I liked watching Bartlet in the early years.

[Shakriel]

I have never finished the show, mainly because my friend told me it steadily goes downhill after season 4, but I rewatch the fuck out of the four seasons.

[JuneJuly]

Josh Malina tweeting...they're doing a Funny or Die video or something? It really got my hopes up for a second.

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