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'West Wing' - Season 1 Trivia

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60 quizzes and 620 trivia questions.
1.
  "West Wing" One-off Characters (Season 1)   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The questions all relate to characters who appeared in just one episode of season 1.
Average, 10 Qns, pollygw, Oct 27 07
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1755 plays
2.
  'West Wing' - People We Never Saw (Season 1)   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The questions are about people who were mentioned but never seen in person in season 1 of 'The West Wing'.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollygw, Mar 25 08
Easier
pollygw
1368 plays
3.
  "The West Wing," Season 1, Part 1   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One question each from the first ten episodes!
Easier, 10 Qns, jllamb1118, May 16 17
Easier
jllamb1118
1730 plays
4.
  1.18 "Six Meetings Before Lunch"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Six Meetings Before Lunch", which was the eighteenth episode of season one. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Jul 09 09
Easier
CAGuy0206
533 plays
5.
  "The West Wing," Season One   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A few questions about the first season of "The West Wing."
Average, 15 Qns, enfranklopedia, May 03 06
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enfranklopedia
2715 plays
6.
  1.9 "The Short List"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "The Short List", which was the ninth episode of season one. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 24 10
Easier
CAGuy0206
386 plays
7.
  Hilarious Moments on "The West Wing", Season One   top quiz  
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Although "The West Wing" was primarily a dramatic production, it featured an abundance of side-splittingly funny scenes. Here are ten of the best from the show's first season.
Average, 10 Qns, austinnene, Jan 17 16
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austinnene
265 plays
8.
  "What Kind Of Day Has It Been"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 22nd episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Easier, 10 Qns, som18, Aug 25 04
Easier
som18
1650 plays
9.
  "The West Wing," Season 1, Part 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions from the second half of the first season!
Easier, 10 Qns, jllamb1118, Aug 26 09
Easier
jllamb1118
1153 plays
10.
  The Pilot Episode for "The West Wing"    
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the pilot episode of "The West Wing." Good luck! All air dates are American.
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 15 10
Average
CAGuy0206
545 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Who mentioned that, for eleven years, Bernard Dahl oversaw the largest economic expansion in U.S. history?

From Quiz "1.17 "The White House Pro-AM""




11.
  "West Wing" Chronology: Part 1   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For those of you not familiar with Chronology quizzes: these quizzes go through each episode of a TV show, asking a question (or occasionally two) on each. This quiz covers season 1, episodes 1-10.
Average, 10 Qns, timence, Feb 15 17
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366 plays
12.
  1.5 "The Crackpots and These Women"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "The Crackpots and These Women", which was the fifth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 20 10
Average
CAGuy0206
363 plays
13.
  1.17 "The White House Pro-AM"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "The White House Pro-AM", which was the seventeenth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Jul 09 09
Average
CAGuy0206
381 plays
14.
  "A Proportional Response"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 3rd episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Easier, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
Easier
som18
1199 plays
15.
  "West Wing" Chronology: Part 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Welcome to Part 2 of the "West Wing" chronology. This quiz takes us up to the end of Season 1 (episodes 11-22). Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, timence, Feb 25 24
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Feb 25 24
304 plays
16.
  "Celestial Navigation"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 15th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Mar 23 13
Average
som18
1702 plays
17.
  1.3 "A Proportional Response"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "A Proportional Response", which was the third episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 17 10
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CAGuy0206
285 plays
18.
  1.19 "Let Bartlet be Bartlet"    
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Let Bartlet Be Bartlet", which was the nineteenth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Jul 10 09
Average
CAGuy0206
541 plays
19.
  "Lies, Damn Lies And Statistics"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 21st episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 11 03
Average
som18
1067 plays
20.
  "The White House Pro-Am"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 17th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
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som18
1453 plays
21.
  1.6 "Mr. Willis of Ohio"    
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Mr. Willis of Ohio", which was the sixth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 23 10
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CAGuy0206
294 plays
22.
  1.13 "Take Out the Trash Day"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Take out the Trash Day", which was the thirteenth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Sep 12 15
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CAGuy0206
470 plays
23.
  "Pilot": The Chaos of The Oval Office Begins    
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Here is a trivia quiz on the "Premiere" of the brilliant series "The West Wing".
Easier, 10 Qns, som18, May 27 04
Easier
som18
1601 plays
24.
  1.20 "Mandatory Minimums"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Mandatory Minimums", which was the twentieth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Aug 13 10
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CAGuy0206
280 plays
25.
  "Six Meetings Before Lunch"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 18th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Easier, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 07 03
Easier
som18
1139 plays
26.
  1.2 "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc"    
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc", which was the second episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Jun 16 17
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CAGuy0206
Jun 16 17
246 plays
27.
  1.7 "The State Dinner"    
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "The State Dinner", which was the seventh episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 24 10
Average
CAGuy0206
238 plays
28.
  Episode: "In Excelsis Deo"    
Multiple Choice
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This quiz is based on the tenth episode of the first season.
Easier, 10 Qns, Filmgal, Dec 04 03
Easier
Filmgal
1108 plays
29.
  "He Shall From Time To Time..."   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here is a quiz on the 12th episode from the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 15 Qns, som18, Feb 07 09
Average
som18
1821 plays
30.
  "The Crackpots And These Women"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 5th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Easier, 10 Qns, som18, Oct 21 20
Easier
som18
Oct 21 20
1321 plays
31.
  "Mr. Willis of Ohio"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 6th episode from the first series of "The West Wing".
Easier, 10 Qns, som18, Aug 25 09
Easier
som18
1284 plays
32.
  1.12 "He Shall, From Time to Time..."    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "He Shall, From Time to Time...", which was the twelfth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 30 10
Average
CAGuy0206
228 plays
33.
  1.10 "In Excelsis Deo"    
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "In Excelsis Deo", which was the tenth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 25 10
Average
CAGuy0206
273 plays
34.
  "20 Hours In L.A"    
Multiple Choice
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 16th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Easier, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
Easier
som18
1302 plays
35.
  1.14 "Take This Sabbath Day"    
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Take This Sabbath Day", which was the fourteenth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Jun 20 09
Average
CAGuy0206
353 plays
36.
  "Five Votes Down"    
Multiple Choice
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 4th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Easier, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
Easier
som18
1276 plays
37.
  1.21 "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics"    
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics", which was the twenty first episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 28 10
Average
CAGuy0206
268 plays
38.
  1.8 "Enemies"    
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All of these questions pertain to the episode, "Enemies", which was the eighth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 23 10
Average
CAGuy0206
240 plays
39.
  "Enemies"    
Multiple Choice
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 8th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
Average
som18
1232 plays
40.
  Let's Eat in the 'West Wing': Season 1    
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Aaron Sorkin must have written when he was hungry, because food pops up quite frequently in the 'West Wing.' Here are some of the more memorable instances from season 1.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jan 29 10
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400 plays
41.
  "Let Bartlet Be Bartlet"    
Multiple Choice
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 19th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 09 03
Average
som18
1221 plays
42.
  1.15 "Celestial Navigation"    
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 10 Qns
All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Celestial Navigation", which was the fifteenth episode of season one. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Jun 19 09
Tough
CAGuy0206
539 plays
43.
  "Take Out The Trash Day"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 13th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Dec 06 03
Average
som18
1588 plays
44.
  1.16 "20 Hours in L.A."   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "20 Hours in L.A.", which was the sixteenth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Sep 12 15
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CAGuy0206
313 plays
45.
  1.22 "What Kind of Day Has it Been"    
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "What Kind of Day Has it Been", which was the twenty second episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, May 02 10
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CAGuy0206
247 plays
46.
  1.11 "Lord John Marbury"    
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Lord John Marbury", which was the eleventh episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 29 10
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CAGuy0206
298 plays
47.
  1.4 "Five Votes Down"    
Multiple Choice
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All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "Five Votes Down", which was the fourth episode of season one. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CAGuy0206, Apr 19 10
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CAGuy0206
259 plays
48.
  "In Excelsis Deo"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 10th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
Average
som18
1411 plays
49.
  "Lord John Marbury"    
Multiple Choice
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 11th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
Average
som18
1362 plays
50.
  "Take This Sabbath Day"    
Multiple Choice
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 14th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Feb 18 06
Average
som18
1349 plays
51.
  "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a trivia quiz on the 2nd episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
Average
som18
1201 plays
52.
  "The State Dinner"    
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 7th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
Average
som18
1078 plays
53.
  "Mandatory Minimums"    
Multiple Choice
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 20th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 10 03
Average
som18
1020 plays
54.
  "The Short List"    
Multiple Choice
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Here is a trivia quiz on the 9th episode of the first series of "The West Wing".
Average, 10 Qns, som18, Nov 04 03
Average
som18
1134 plays
55.
  'The State Dinner'    
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This is a quiz on the 7th episode of the phenomenal first season of 'The West Wing'.
Average, 15 Qns, pennie1478, Feb 27 05
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pennie1478 gold member
1030 plays
56.
  "Five Votes Down" Through the Eyes of Leo    
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An episode through the eyes of Leo. Put yourself in his place to answer the questions about the fourth episode of 'The West Wing.'
Tough, 10 Qns, miasnape, Mar 22 05
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57.
  'Pilot' Through the Eyes of Josh    
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An episode through the eyes of Josh. Put yourself in his place to answer the questions about the first episode of 'The West Wing.'
Tough, 10 Qns, miasnape, Jan 09 04
Tough
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1726 plays
58.
  "The West Wing" Season 1    
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How well do you recall the basic details of season 1 of "The West Wing"? Here are 10 questions that any "Wingnut" should be able to answer.
Tough, 10 Qns, havan_ironoak, Apr 03 19
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Apr 03 19
126 plays
59.
  'Post Hoc...' Through the Eyes of Toby    
Multiple Choice
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An episode through the eyes of Toby. Put yourself in his place to answer the questions about the second episode of 'The West Wing.'
Tough, 10 Qns, miasnape, Jul 15 12
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miasnape
1074 plays
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  'A Proportional Response' Through the Eyes of CJ    
Multiple Choice
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An episode through the eyes of CJ. Put yourself in her place to answer the questions about the third episode of 'The West Wing'.
Difficult, 10 Qns, miasnape, Jun 09 06
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miasnape
1054 plays

'West Wing' - Season 1 Trivia Questions

1. In the pilot episode, the deputy communications director, Sam Seaborn, discovers that he's slept with someone that, were it disclosed, might be embarrassing to the President. Why?

From Quiz
"The West Wing" Season 1

Answer: She was a high-priced escort

Lisa Edelstein played Laurie, a woman Sam befriended at a bar only to learn that she was an escort when they accidentally swapped pagers.

2. "West Wing" episode 11: "Lord John Marbury". In an amusing introduction to Lord Marbury, who does he mistake Leo McGarry for?

From Quiz "West Wing" Chronology: Part 2

Answer: The butler

Lord Marbury is an eccentric British expert brought in to help with the India-Pakistan Kashmir border conflict. Leo points out that they have met 10-12 times, but Marbury insists he is the butler (and also calls him Gerald!).

3. "West Wing" episode 1: "Pilot". In this very eventful season opener, one of the characters who will go on to become a regular nearly gets fired. Who?

From Quiz "West Wing" Chronology: Part 1

Answer: Josh Lyman

Josh gets into trouble by telling a Christian activist: "Lady, the God you pray to is too busy being indicted for tax fraud." The President, meanwhile, has issues of his own after crashing his bicycle into a tree. Sam Seaborn also has an eventful start to the series, unknowingly spending a night with an escort, and accidentally telling his boss' daughter about it.

4. In the opening scene, President Bartlet was talking to a crowd of young people about politics and he said there was some debate on if he should take off what clothing item?

From Quiz 1.22 "What Kind of Day Has it Been"

Answer: Jacket

President Bartlet was giving a town hall meeting, in this episode, and he spoke to a crowd of young people and he discussed voting patterns. He said that, over time, people in between the ages of 18 and 25 were unlikely to vote, contact public officials, or work on political campaigns. He wanted to discourage this trend and then he got to talking about his staff. He said there was debate on if he should take off his jacket, at the meeting, and President Bartlet commented that it might fit in to the folksy atmosphere. However, he also said it may not be presidential but he eventually took off his jacket and the crowd applauded him.

5. India and which other country were at war?

From Quiz 1.11 "Lord John Marbury"

Answer: Pakistan

The major issue surrounding this episode was when nuclear weapons nations, India and Pakistan, did battle with one another over the Kashmir region, which both countries feel is in their respective nation. The White House scrambles, throughout the episode, to find a way to quell the violence in the area. In the first scene, we saw members of the Pentagon surveying the region and discussing the attacks that have already taken place, including with destroyers.

6. Who directed this episode of "The West Wing"?

From Quiz 1.21 "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics"

Answer: Don Scardino

Scardino, born on February 17th, 1949 in New York City, was credited, per the opening credits, with directing this episode of "The West Wing." He directed just this episode for the series. He has also been credited with directing episodes for the TV series', "Law and Order: Criminal Intent", "Lipstick Jungle", and "30 Rock."

7. Who directed this episode of "The West Wing"?

From Quiz 1.20 "Mandatory Minimums"

Answer: Robet Berlinger

Berlinger, per the opening credits, was credited with directing this episode of "The West Wing." He directed a total of two episodes for the series. He has also been credited for directing episodes for the TV series', "Samantha Who?", "Dirty Sexy Money", and "Gilmore Girls." He has also produced episodes for the TV series', "Rodney", "Men in Trees", and "Hidden Hills."

8. Who was credited with directing this episode of "The West Wing"?

From Quiz 1.16 "20 Hours in L.A."

Answer: Alan Taylor

Taylor, per the opening credits, got credited for directing this episode of "The West Wing." He has much experience in directing television episodes, having directed episodes for the TV shows, "Once and Again", "Oz", and "Traders." He has also written screenplays for the films, "The Emperor's New Clothes" and "That Burning Question."

9. Who, along with Aaron Sorkin, wrote this episode of "The West Wing"?

From Quiz 1.10 "In Excelsis Deo"

Answer: Dee Dee Myers

Myers, born on September 1st, 1961 in Providence, Rhode Island was credited, per the opening credits, with writing this episode of "The West Wing." She wrote a total of five episodes for the series. Writing episodes for "The West Wing" was her first writing credit for any primetime drama series.

10. Who directed this episode of "The West Wing"?

From Quiz 1.9 "The Short List"

Answer: Bill D'Elia

D'Elia was credited, per the opening credits, of directing this episode of "The West Wing." D'Elia directed a total of three episodes for the series. He has also directed episodes for the TV series', "The Practice", "Boston Legal", and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

11. Who directed this episode of "The West Wing"?

From Quiz 1.8 "Enemies"

Answer: Alan Taylor

Taylor, born in 1965, was credited with directing this episode of "The West Wing." During the opening credits, his name was seen as directing this episode. Taylor directed a total of two episodes for the show. He has also directed episodes for the TV shows, "Now and Again", "Six Feet Under", and "Lost."

12. Who directed this episode of "The West Wing"?

From Quiz 1.7 "The State Dinner"

Answer: Thomas Schlamme

Schlamme, born on May 22nd, 1950 in Houston, Texas was credited for directing this episode of "The West Wing." When the opening credits rolled, you could see his name being credited with directing the episode. Schlamme directed a total of 14 episodes for the series. He has also directed episodes for the TV shows, "Boston Public", "Ally McBeal", and "ER."

13. Who directed this episode of "The West Wing"?

From Quiz 1.6 "Mr. Willis of Ohio"

Answer: Christopher Misiano

When the opening credits rolled through, in this episode, you could see that Christopher Misiano was credited for directing this episode of the series. Misiano directed a total of 11 episodes for "The West Wing." He has also been credited with directing episodes of the TV shows, "Eli Stone", "Grey's Anatomy", and "Third Watch."

14. Who wrote this episode of "The West Wing"?

From Quiz 1.5 "The Crackpots and These Women"

Answer: Aaron Sorkin

Sorkin, born on June 9th, 1961 in New York City, was credited with penning this episode of "The West Wing." In the opening credits, you could see that his name was mentioned as the one who wrote this episode. Sorkin not only created "The West Wing" but wrote a total of 155 episodes for the show. He has also written episodes for the TV series', "Sports Night" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." He also drafted the screenplay for the 1992 Oscar nominated film, "A Few Good Men."

15. This episode began on which day of the week?

From Quiz 1.4 "Five Votes Down"

Answer: Monday

When the episode began, there was a note that said "Monday" so this indicated the events that transpired, in this episode, began on a Monday. In the first scene, President Bartlet was giving a speech at a dinner in regards to upcoming legislation. He commented that you had to writer a letter, send a fax, call Western Union, and write your members of Congress in support of the legislation. In the middle of the speech, Leo got a phone call.

16. Who was the first character we saw, in this episode?

From Quiz 1.3 "A Proportional Response"

Answer: Josh Lyman

The episode began with a view of The White House and Josh was seen, using his identification card, gaining access to the building and going to work. Donna saw Josh walking to his office and she mentioned that C.J. was looking for him. Josh reminded Donna that she should start off by wishing him a good morning and Donna wished him a good morning.

17. Who was the first character we saw in this episode?

From Quiz 1.2 "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc"

Answer: Mandy Hampton

When the episode began, Mandy was in her convertible and she was driving down a road in Washington, D.C. Mandy started to honk her horn since she saw a couple of politicians on the sidewalk and wished to speak to them. Since they did not come to her, she drove up to them and got her car on the sidewalk. Mandy blasted one of the politicians for making a deal she felt was a bad move.

18. Who was the very first character we saw?

From Quiz The Pilot Episode for "The West Wing"

Answer: Sam Seaborn

The series started off with a scene where Sam was having some alcohol, at a bar, and he was being interviewed by a reporter. The reporter informed Sam, during their talk, he promised not to give out Sam's name and Sam remarked that he would not even give him a quote to use. The reporter asked Sam why they were there and Sam simply said the reporter sat down to talk to him.

19. Who told party guests that they could not have champagne?

From Quiz 1.18 "Six Meetings Before Lunch"

Answer: Toby Ziegler

The episode opened up, with a party, and Toby came in to inform everyone that they were to put their glasses of champagne down and could not drink it. Toby went on to discuss how Supreme Court Justice nominees be confirmed by a simply majority in the U.S. Senate. Toby asked someone to give him a figure, of a simple majority, and someone told him they needed fifty one to confirm a nominee. Toby then told the party guests that nobody would swallow a drop of champagne until the judge was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

20. In the opening scene, Abby was seen on a television program. The host of the program noted that Abby is no stranger to what cause?

From Quiz 1.17 "The White House Pro-AM"

Answer: Children's health

The episode opened up, with First Lady Abby Bartlet, giving an interview, for a T.V. show, from the mural room of The White House. Abby went on to discuss children's health since that was the topic of that show's broadcast. Since Abby was a doctor, it was no surprise that she would be passionate on the cause of health but the host specifically spoke to her about just children's health. Abby introduced the host to a man named Jeffrey Morgan, who Abby commended for opening her eyes on child labor exploitation.

21. In the opening scene, who informed Josh that someone was arrested for a DUI?

From Quiz 1.15 "Celestial Navigation"

Answer: Sam Seaborn

In the very first scene, Josh was at a lecture that was a part of the DuPont Lecture Series and he got a call from Sam. Sam told him that Mr. Mendoza, a man they wanted to get appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, was arrested for drunk driving. Sam assured Josh the press did not know what had happened.

22. The opening scene took place in which Washington, D.C. building?

From Quiz 1.14 "Take This Sabbath Day"

Answer: United States Supreme Court

This episode of "The West Wing" opened up in the United States Supreme Court. The court was hearing a case involving the eighth amendment, which prohibits the use of cruel and unusual punishment as well as imposing excessive bail. The issue that the court decided upon was whether to grant a stay on an execution, meaning to delay one's execution. The court denied the applicant's stay of execution.

23. What was the name of President Bartlet's grand-daughter?

From Quiz 'West Wing' - People We Never Saw (Season 1)

Answer: Annie

Annie was mentioned in the pilot when the President explained that in an interview for a teen magazine his twelve year old grand-daughter had expressed her views on a woman's right to choose. As a result she had been sent a Raggedy Ann doll with a knife through its throat by an extreme Christian group.

24. What name does Lord John Marbary insist on calling Leo?

From Quiz "The West Wing," Season 1, Part 2

Answer: Gerald

Lord John Marbury is played by Roger Rees of "Cheers" fame. The character is quite eccentric and has a love/hate relationship with Leo.

25. What is the abbreviation that the staffers use for The President?

From Quiz "The West Wing," Season 1, Part 1

Answer: POTUS

Laurie, the girl that Sam spends the night with a the beginning of the pilot episode, says to "tell his friend POTUS that he has a funny name!"

26. To whom did Josh make a religious comment on a TV show for which he later had to apologise?

From Quiz "West Wing" One-off Characters (Season 1)

Answer: Mary Marsh

Josh made a controversial remark to Mary Marsh, which offended the Christian fundamentalists. It was thought that he might lose his job because of it, but the President rounded on the fundamentalists and told them to get out of the White House. All he said to Josh was 'Don't do it again.'

27. How much money did Sam offer Laurie to not go home with Carl Everett?

From Quiz 'The State Dinner'

Answer: $10,000

Sam offered Laurie the money after Mrs. Bartlet had walked away from the two of them.

28. In the very first episode of "The West Wing," we meet most of the regular cast of the show. Which character do we meet FIRST?

From Quiz "The West Wing," Season One

Answer: Sam Seaborn (Rob Lowe)

In the very first scene of the pilot episode, Sam is having a drink with a reporter from the "Wall Street Journal" in a Washington, DC bar.

29. In response to your - perfectly legitimate - question about the president's free time, Mrs Landingham told you the President was in the Residency eating which breakfast cereal while enjoying 'Regis and Kathy Lee'?

From Quiz 'Post Hoc...' Through the Eyes of Toby

Answer: Cheerios

Sarcasm is a disturbing thing coming from a woman of her age. That would be, er... late twenties?

30. What type of sports event did the President say he was going to watch after the town hall event?

From Quiz "What Kind Of Day Has It Been"

Answer: softball

The President informed Charlie that he "snickered. As if to indicate there was something wrong with my wanting to see a girls' softball game live via satellite". Mrs. Landingham joined in the act too by saying, "And when Sacramento State and the University of the Pacific get together, it's usually a barnburner, sir". The President also told Charlie, "Now, I am an educated man, Charlie, but when someone tries to explain cricket to me, all I want to do is hit him in the head with a teapot".

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