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This is the first episode following the departure of creator Aaron Sorkin. It is widely considered part of an "uneven" transition period for the series.

Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford) is terrified that the Republicans, under Acting President Walken, will use this opportunity to advance their own agenda and potentially make Walken look better than Bartlet. The_West_Wing_5x01_Il_codice_di_Zoey

Manages the press, navigating the intense national scrutiny. Contextual Notes This is the first episode following the departure

While this episode sets up the crisis, the resolution occurs in the following episode, "The Dogs of War". If you'd like, I can: under Acting President Walken

Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff) visits his newborn twins, while concurrently overseeing the drafting of two presidential speeches: one for Zoey's safe return and one in case she is killed.