Follows a group of advisers to the United States president. They attempt to help run the country while keeping their personal and public lives separate.
In the Shadow of Two Gunmen (Part 1): An assassination attempt leaves Bartlet and his staff in turmoil (S2 Ep1) - Violent scenes
In the Shadow of Two Gunmen (Part 2): A secret service investigation reveals the gunmen's real target (S2 Ep2) - Violent scenes
The White House staff prepare for the crucial midterm Congressional elections (S2 Ep3)
Bartlet shocks his team by ordering Leo to hire a Republican political analyst (S2 Ep4)
Sam gives Josh a bright idea for dealing with his insurance company (S2 Ep5)
Bartlet considers calling the Senate together during its winter holiday (S2 Ep6)
Bartlet travels to Portland while Leo remains in Washington to monitor the Gulf situation (S2 Ep7)
The President must decide the fate of a group of Chinese immigrants seeking asylum in the US (S2 Ep8)
An explosion in Russia causes concern as evidence shows it occurred at a nuclear facility (S2 Ep9)
On Christmas Eve, a concerned Leo orders Josh to meet with a trauma specialist (S2 Ep10)
A bi-partisan breakfast meeting develops into a nightmare for CJ (S2 Ep11)
Toby and Sam clash over Bartlet's stance on environmentalism (S2 Ep12)
A hostage crisis mars Bartlet's successful State of the Union speech (S2 Ep13)
Bartlet gives the go-ahead to a daring and risky military mission (S2 Ep14)
Bartlet's daughter weighs in on the controversy surrounding marijuana legislation (S2 Ep15)
Sam tries to clear an accused spy's reputation (S2 Ep16)
A stubborn senator delays a vote, as well as the Senate's vacation (S2 Ep17)
Toby learns a shocking secret about Bartlet that could threaten his presidency (S2 Ep18)
The stunning legal implications of the President's illness are revealed (S2 Ep19)
The White House prepares for the furore as news of Bartlet's illness spreads (S2 Ep20)
Haiti's president seeks sanctuary at the US embassy after a military coup (S2 Ep21)
The crisis in Haiti escalates and news about Bartlet's illness is finally made public (S2 Ep22)