
S5E8
Shutdown

S5E8
Shutdown
- Air date:2003-11-19
- User score:7.8
Jed's decision not to be held hostage by Haffley shuts down the federal government; unable to get through to Jed and fearing the worst, Leo calls in the reinforcements, and Abbey returns to Washington to deliver a message and provide her husband with a little perspective; after being benched from the staff meetings, Josh gets put back in the game by Jed and sets the stage for victory; disregarding the advice of more seasoned colleagues, Haffley makes a major misstep and loses his advantage over the White House; Jed and Haffley meet and reach an accord on the budget.
Top Cast

Martin Sheen
President Josiah Bartlet

Allison Janney
C.J. Cregg

Richard Schiff
Toby Ziegler

John Spencer
Leo McGarry

Bradley Whitford
Josh Lyman

Dulé Hill
Charlie Young

Joshua Malina
Will Bailey

Janel Moloney
Donna Moss
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