Margaret and Charlie prove to be invaluable allies as C.J. has a rough first day in her new position, made even more difficult by a Russian bearing radioactive gifts and a Defense Secretary's attempts to undermine her; Toby's less than stellar performance in the briefing room makes the search for a new press secretary a top priority, and Josh volunteers Donna to assist him in interviewing potential candidates; faced with a number of vulnerable seats in the upcoming election, Josh attempts to dissuade Matthew Santos from dropping out of another race for the House.
Quest roles:
Kristin Chenoweth(Annabeth Schott), Stockard Channing(Abbey Bartlet), Lily Tomlin(Deborah Fiderer), NiCole Robinson(Margaret Hooper), Melissa Fitzgerald(Carol Fitzpatrick), Anna Deavere Smith(Nancy McNally), Steve Ryan(Miles Hutchinson), David Shatraw(Ed Merridy)