2x05 And It's Surely to Their Credit - The West Wing Episode Guide

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- Episode 02x05

Episode: 02x05
Title: And It's Surely to Their Credit
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 226205
First Aired: Nov. 01, 2000

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The West Wing - 02x05 And It's Surely to Their Credit

Summary: Ainsley Hayes has a rough first day as new White House counsel after she receives her first assignment: clean up after two staffers who gave an inaccurate testimony before the House. Her day isn't made any easier when she gets a less then welcome response from the staff and is later humiliated by two other staffers, Mark Brookline and Steve Joyce. Meanwhile, Josh's insurance denies his claims for his recent medical bills and Sam urges Josh to sue the shooters -- which happens to be the Ku Klux Klan.

Who appeared in this episode?

President Josiah 'Jed' Bartlet	played by Martin Sheen
White House Counsel	played by John Larroquette
Lionel Tribbey	played by John Larroquette
Ainsley Hayes	played by Emily Procter
Lieutenant Buckley	played by Daniel Roebuck
General Barrie	played by Tom Bower
Steve Joyce	played by Paul Perri
Mark Brookline	played by Steven Flynn
Dolores Landingham	played by Kathryn Joosten

Season 2 / Episode 5: - And It's Surely to Their Credit

Leo McGarry: Sam Seaborn had this innocent relationship with a girl - bam. Here comes the enemy. I'm a recovering alcoholic. Bam. Radio, TV, magazines, cameras in front of my house, people shouting at my daughter at the ballgame, editorials, op-eds. "He's a drunk. He's dangerous. He should resign."
Ainsley Hayes: I wrote one of those op-ed pieces.
Leo McGarry: I know.

Season 2 / Episode 5: - And It's Surely to Their Credit

Ainsley Hayes: So you lied to me just then.
Leo McGarry: I'm a politician, Ainsley. Of course I lied to you just then.
Ainsley Hayes: My first day is getting off to a great start.

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