The West Wing
1999 | 7 seasons | Drama
Why it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 6 Emmys, it ran for 7 seasons, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (8.3/10). Make plans for this one.
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The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
No major critic scores on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
8.3/10 from 624 viewers
- AwardsVery strong
22 wins, 12 other nominations — won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series; won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
7 seasons
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
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Cast & crew
Created by Aaron Sorkin
- Martin SheenJosiah Bartlet
- Allison JanneyC.J. Cregg
- John SpencerLeo McGarry
- Bradley WhitfordJosh Lyman
- Joshua MalinaWill Bailey
- Alan AldaArnold Vinick
- Jimmy SmitsMatthew Santos
- Kristin ChenowethAnnabeth Schott
- Mary McCormackKate Harper