"West Wing" Chronology: Part 5 Quiz

Answer: "Yeah, and I'm gonna win"

This wraps up the dramatic scene from season 2, where it was implied (but not directly stated) that he would run again. Bartlet calls on a different member of the press than the one CJ told him to, arousing everyone's suspicions that he is going to make this dramatic announcement.

Answer: To be right

Leo brings in a team to help with the election campaign, which doesn't sit well with everyone. They do much of their preparation work at the Bartlet farm. In Jed's speech to his staff, he also apologises for the mess that his health situation (and non-disclosure of it) has caused everyone.

Answer: CJ

CJ convinces Leo that they should try and get a prosecutor to go after them in order to make it look like a political issue and to gain sympathy from the American public. CJ is successful at getting the prosecutor replaced.

Answer: Yes

The President vetoes the bill in his trademark nerdy fashion, with a reference to 'NaCl' (table salt). The tables begin to turn as it soon becomes apparent that the Republicans have enough votes to override the veto. This episode features a lot of behind the scenes political dealings, where we see the West Wing staff trying to win back votes without giving too much away. On this occasion they succeed, and the veto stands.

Answer: Her diary

For some reason, Donna tells the Committee she doesn't keep a diary. This is complicated by the fact that Cliff, a man on the Committee (who she spent the night with recently) knows otherwise. Josh comes to the rescue by stepping in and giving access to the diary, with a warning that he will leak information about the romantic liaison if it is not used appropriately.

In the meantime, the tense relationship between the President and Vice President boils over as they argue in the Oval Office.

Answer: A submarine

The dilemma is whether to notify North Korea to save the crew (who may be in danger) and be forced to explain why the submarine was in their territory, or remain silent and attempt a potentially dangerous rescue mission. This episode also sees CJ ecstatic about the Speaker of the House, the presumptive candidate for the upcoming election, struggling to answer the question about why he wants to be President.

Answer: Butterball Hotline

The Butterball Hotline (also known as the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line) is a real-life service, operating out of North Carolina since 1981. Jed is excited to learn of its existence and calls to get advice on how to prepare and cook his stuffing properly. Adding to the amusing scene, he ends up giving a fake name and address (Joe Bethersonton of Fargo, North Dakota).

Answer: The President orders the assassination of the Qumari Defense Minister

The assassination happens later in the season. Referencing the episode's title, CJ is concerned about the US policy of selling arms to a country that treats its women poorly. There is also much debate about whether to announce the Mad Cow test result, given it is only 'presumptive'. CJ convinces the President that it should be made public.

Answer: Leo

Leo's simple act of writing "Bartlet for America" on a napkin is highlighted here, and the episode ends with Bartlet handing the original napkin to him, framed. This all happens while Leo struggles with the Committee hearing and there is pressure on him to reveal his alcoholic past.

Answer: Yes

In the end, Bartlet says that he did the wrong thing and that accepting the censure is the best way to end it. Leo tries his best to talk the President out of it, knowing that Jed will forever regret it, just like Andrew Jackson did. But the episode ends with House Concurrent Resolution 172 being read (hence the episode title).