The thanksgiving episodes of the west wing are classics. The west wing this political drama had a couple solid thanksgiving episodes. The west wing the indians in the lobby tv episode 2001 imdb. The west wing is still home to tvs best thanksgivings. Watch the west wing episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. The indians in the lobby 5 of 22 this is us season 1, episode 8.
Sorkin is delighted that his thanksgiving episode on the plight of persecuted chinese christians sparked morningafter questions about the biblical origins of shibboleth judges 12. Unless otherwise stated, these are episodes of established television series or oneoff specials that are rerun annually. On the day before thanksgiving, cj has to deal with two. What did we choose as the 15 best thanksgiving tv episodes ever. Watch full episodes of the west wing and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. The 20 best thanksgiving tv episodes, ranked wired. The west wing is often at its best in its holiday episodes. Dozens of chinese stowaways are discovered in a container ship in california. Tvs best thanksgiving episodes from this is us, himym, gilmore girls, buffy, seinfeld, west wing, wkrp and more by team tvline november 22 2018, 6.
On the day before thanksgiving, cj has to deal with two stockbridgemunsee indians who wont leave the lobby until they get an answer on an application their tribe submitted 15 years ago. Everything i need to know, i learned from a very west. Theyve been stood up by the official who was supposed to meet with them and they arent about to leave. Allison janney duels with a reporter whos upset over his new press room seat assignment. It should come as no surprise that the west wing is responsible for some of the best thanksgiving episodes our televisions have ever seen. The indians in the lobby the west wing episode guide. When the season did return, the first episode was a special episode titled isaac and ishmael, in which the main cast paid tribute to those affected by the attacks and informed viewers about what to. He shall, from time to time jun 22, 2016 jun 29, 2016 1. It seems likely that about 35 percent of americans will be happy with president donald trump, no matter what, but for the rest of the. The second season episode shibboleth is no exception to that rule. It should come as no surprise that the west wing is responsible for some of the best thanksgiving episodes our televisions have ever seen considering the show is all about patriotism and.
Its the day before thanksgiving and the president is talking turkey to whoever will listen and everyone must. There are 154 regular season episodes, plus the special episodes isaac and ishmael and documentary special. The west wing has two classic thanksgiving episodes. Shibboleth is the west wing firing on all cylinders. Id rather remember these or even think of the obama girls rolling their eyes at their. There is perhaps no bigger west wing fan than hrishikesh hirway, who has turned his longtime love of aaron sorkins beloved political drama into. Season 18, episode 37 mcsweeneys internet tendency. The season premiere was delayed by the september 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the united states. The west wing i get to proclaim a national day of thanksgiving. Test your knowledge on this holiday quiz to see how you. The west wing is an american serial political drama television series created by aaron sorkin that aired on nbc from september 22, 1999 to may 14, 2006.
The episode title refers to house concurrent resolution. The west wing the indians in the lobby tv episode 2001. It should come as no surprise that the west wing is responsible for some of the best thanksgiving episodes our televisions have ever seen considering the. Lobby are two excellent turkey day offerings from the west wing. Here you can browse the summaries and transcripts of episodes of the show, and you can also search the entire text of episode transcripts to find your favorite line or quote. The west wing thanksgiving movies and tv episodes on. Meanwhile, two native americans are encamped in the lobby. So there are really only two true thanksgiving episodes of the west wing, but season 2s shibboleth is a solid enough episode that there really doesnt need to be more than that.
One of my favourite episodes was the thanksgiving one where i had to deal with the turkeys. Check out the best west wing thanksgiving moments to revisit. Josh tries to arrange the extradition of an underage boy whose parents sent him to italy after he killed his teacher. With rob lowe, dule hill, allison janney, janel moloney. Why the thanksgiving tv episode is the very best kind of holiday special. For that reason, i had high hopes for memorable moments in this weeks episode. Episode 8 president jed bartlet knows a lot of things about a lot of thingsincluding that it takes a very special knife to properly carve a. Shibboleth, where cj struggles with the turkey pardon, and the indians in.
Instead, watch the stunning, quietly hopeful thanksgiving. Everyone is nicer and sweeter on this one day of the year. Which turkey would get pardoned, jared or donald jr. With rob lowe, stockard channing, dule hill, allison janney. At the beginning of season 2 episode 8 shibboleth, white house. President bartlet calling the butterball hotline, cj choosing which turkey to pardon. Tvline highlights 20 of televisions best thanksgiving episodes view the photo gallery. The west wing transcripts search transcripts, summaries. The sophomore season finds the white house reeling from an.
The following is a list of thanksgiving television specials in the united states and canada. Toby looks to pick a fight over school prayer with a recess appointment. Celebrate thanksgiving with these classic west wing moments. The west wing is an american serial political drama television series created by aaron. The best thanksgiving episodes streaming on netflix. Slip on your sweatpants, fire up your childhood homes dialup, and stream some festive thanksgiving episodes from the likes of cheers, west wing, and friends.
Season 2 season 1 season 4 season 3 season 7 season 5 season 6. West wing reunion live from atx jun 15, 2016 jun 22, 2016 1. This brilliantly acted series that won 26 emmys was voted the no. In this thanksgiving episode, family drama unfolds between leo and his sister, and c. Check out the best west wing thanksgiving moments to. Thanksgivingthemed episodes, the west wing was among a number. President bartlett martin sheen must decide what do do when a group of chinese. Take out the trash day with senator bob casey and liza weil jun 29, 2016. Of course, west wing isnt the only series to have thanksgiving episodes. It won 26 emmys, including four for outstanding drama series. President bartlet explains the true meaning of thanksgiving. A minor bicycle mishap becomes a minicrisis for his staff, while a remark josh made on tv may get him bounced from his job.
List of thanksgiving television specials wikipedia. Best thanksgiving tv episodes seinfeld, west wing apartment. A true believer in the west wing by nancy haught religion news service march 31, 2001 atlanta journalconstitution. Our personal favorite plot is cj and the turkey pardoning, if only. Our gallery includes the bob newhart show, the west wing and. Lets enjoy the chaos and hilarity of fictional holiday dinners instead of our own. Can you name the the west wing character credited with these quotes from the thanksgiving episodes. Nbcs the west wing, which ran from 1999 to 2006, is widely considered one of the greatest tv dramas of all time. The west wing was always careful to avoid actual political issues, happy to exist in its own parallel universe. Why the thanksgiving tv episode is the best kind of. A definitive list of perfect thanksgiving tv episodes. Viewers of the west wing may think the death of presidential secretary dolores landingham was caused by a drunk driver plowing into her brandnew car.
This allows us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. But there are two important plots in this episode that elevate it to a new level. On the day before thanksgiving, the president is talking turkey to. Its tempting to rewatch all of west wing and spend the rest of the week wishing politics was a series of logical decisions and clever bon mots. The best thanksgiving tv episodes are the perfect escape from your family.
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