Shutdown (S05E08)
S05E08
Jed refuses to be intimidated by Haffley's threats, leading to a government shutdown. Concerned for Jed's welfare, Leo calls for assistance, prompting Abbey to return to Washington to offer her husband some much-needed clarity. Meanwhile, after being sidelined from staff meetings, Josh is reinstated by Jed and begins strategizing for success. Ignoring the counsel of his more experienced peers, Haffley makes a significant error that undermines his leverage against the White House. Ultimately, Jed and Haffley come together to negotiate a budget agreement.
Show
The West Wing
Episode
S05E08
Air Date
Nov 19, 2003
Season 5 Episodes
S05E01
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S05E02
The Dogs of War
S05E03
Jefferson Lives
S05E04
Han
S05E05
Constituency of One
S05E06
Disaster Relief
S05E07
Separation of Powers
S05E08
Shutdown
S05E09
Abu el Banat
S05E10
The Stormy Present
S05E11
The Benign Prerogative
S05E12
Slow News Day
S05E13
The Warfare of Genghis Khan
S05E14
An Khe
S05E15
Full Disclosure
S05E16
Eppur Si Muove
S05E17
The Supremes
S05E18
Access
S05E19
Talking Points
S05E20
No Exit
S05E21
Gaza
S05E22
Memorial Day