1x21 Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics - The West Wing Episode Guide

The West Wing

- Episode 01x21

Episode: 01x21
Title: Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 225920
First Aired: May. 10, 2000

Season 1 » Episode #21 - Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

The West Wing - 01x21 Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

Summary: While the staff nervously awaits the newest poll results, Bartlet begins to reassign Federal Election Committee members in order to start campaign finance reform. But his plan is delayed when a photographer catches Sam giving a gift to his call girl friend. Meanwhile, C.J. worries that she’s being marginalized for her recent mistakes and Josh clashes with Joey.

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Mandy Hampton	played by Moira Kelly
President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet	played by Martin Sheen
Joey Lucas	played by Marlee Matlin
Brittany 'Laurie' Rollins	played by Lisa Edelstein
Danny Concannon	played by Timothy Busfield
Ted Mitchell	played by Thom Gossom Jr.
R	played by David Huddleston
Sen. Max Lobell	played by David Huddleston
Barry Haskell	played by Austin Pendleton

Season 1 / Episode 21: - Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

President Josiah Bartlet: Let me just tell you that I need a favor.
Ted Mitchell: Oh, of course, sir.
President Josiah Bartlet: I need you to hire a guy.
Ted Mitchell: Who, sir?
President Josiah Bartlet: The former ambassador to Bulgaria.
Ted Mitchell: Who is that, sir?
President Josiah Bartlet: Ken Cochran.
Ted Mitchell: Well, isn't Ken Cochran the current ambassador to Bulgaria?
President Josiah Bartlet: Not for long. Look, he's a good man, a smart man. I think he'd make a very good corporate officer.
Ted Mitchell: Why is he being fired, sir?
President Josiah Bartlet: Gross incompetence. I'll be right back.

Season 1 / Episode 21: - Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

President Josiah Bartlet: Toby, are you in here sticking up for Sam?
Toby Ziegler: I know it's strange, sir. But I'm feeling a... a certain... big brotherly connection right now. You know, obviously, I'd like that feeling to go away as soon as possible, but for the moment I think there's no danger in the White House standing by Sam and aggressively going after the people who set him up.

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