The Short List

"The Short List" is the 9th episode of The West Wing. The episode introduces recurring characters Robert Mendoza and Gail the goldfish and a story arc concerning potential congressional investigation of a White House staff members history of substance abuse. When a liberal Supreme Court justice retires, President Bartlet and his staff are energized by the opportunity to improve the president's approval ratings with a politically "safe" nominee, P... more

Original air date:

  • Nov 24, 1999

Episode number:

  • 9

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The West Wing

The West Wing is an American television serial drama created by Aaron Sorkin that was originally broadcast from September 22, 1999 to May 14, 2006. The series is set in the West Wing of the White House—where the Oval Office and offices of presidential senior staff are located—during the fictional...

The West Wing Series

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Original air date: Nov 17, 1999
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Season number:

  • 1

Production number:

  • 225908
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