Toby goes a little crazy searching for justice, Charlie snaps at the President, but the President is preoccupied with a schoolboard election in New Hampshire. Ainsely gets an office, CJ takes on a General, and everyone sings songs from musicals about duty. The Lame Duck Congress - Leo institutes new rules for the staff, Donna has a cause, Toby meets a congressperson who honors his constituents, a drunken visitor wanders the halls, and everyone learns a little about process. Shibboleth - It's Thanksgiving at the White House, and CJ finds out the Press Secretary has some unexpected responsibilities. Meanwhile, Leo's sister is causing a stir, and the President faces immigrants feeling China in search of asylum.
Any busy day is full of mundane tasks.
Only on good days do we see the extraordinary in what we do. Noel - Josh is falling apart. It's a normal couple of weeks in the West Wing, but even Christmas music in the corridors can be agonizing when you've been shot at.