In the episode "20 Hours in L.A.," President Bartlet and his senior advisors travel to California for a crucial fundraising event. Meanwhile, Vice President Hoynes faces a pivotal decision regarding his support for Bartlet's position on an ethanol tax bill, as the Senate finds itself in a stalemate. Torn between loyalty to the President and his personal beliefs, Hoynes grapples with the implications of his choice. The episode highlights the intricate dynamics of political allegiance and the challenges of navigating personal convictions in the face of party politics.
Show
The West Wing
Episode
S01E16
Air Date
Feb 23, 2000
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Pilot
S01E02
Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
S01E03
A Proportional Response
S01E04
Five Votes Down
S01E05
The Crackpots and These Women
S01E06
Mr. Willis of Ohio
S01E07
The State Dinner
S01E08
Enemies
S01E09
The Short List
S01E10
In Excelsis Deo
S01E11
Lord John Marbury
S01E12
He Shall, from Time to Time
S01E13
Take out the Trash Day
S01E14
Take This Sabbath Day
S01E15
Celestial Navigation
S01E16
20 Hours in L. A.
S01E17
The White House Pro-Am
S01E18
Six Meetings Before Lunch
S01E19
Let Bartlet Be Bartlet
S01E20
Mandatory Minimums
S01E21
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
S01E22
What Kind of Day Has It Been