The West Wing: Season 2, Episode 17

The Stackhouse Filibuster

The staff is blindsided when an elderly senator stages a Friday night filibuster to block their Family Wellness bill; Toby is confused when VP Hoynes, a strong supporter of the oil industry, volunteers to give a speech attacking the energy sector; CJ tries to locate a valuable Egyptian cat goddess statue given to the President.

Writing:
  • Aaron Sorkin
  • Josh Singer
  • John Wells

Stars:
Release Date: 1999-09-22
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Metacritic: 8.9/10
TMDb: 8.3/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 45

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