The West Wing (1999)

S04E04 The Red Mass

Leo approaches the Israeli Foreign Minister to seek support for the Shareef case, but his efforts are thwarted by the Qumari. Meanwhile, the team engages in a heated discussion about the Ritchie debates until they devise a clever strategy. Josh and Amy clash over the possibility of Stackhouse stealing votes from Bartlet. Ritchie attempts to provoke Bartlet regarding needle exchange policies. Bartlet must find a way to resolve a tense 11-day standoff with KSU bombers in Iowa, who are holding a wounded child hostage. In a bid to uncover the truth behind Ritchie's campaign, Josh sends Donna undercover to a seminar led by one of Ritchie's advisors. Stackhouse ultimately makes a significant choice about his campaign that motivates Bartlet.