Separation of Powers

"Separation of Powers" is episode 95 of The West Wing. The episode begins with ailing Chief Justice Roy Ashland collapsing in his chambers, causing Toby and the other senior staffers to prompt the President to begin considering replacing Ashland on the Supreme Court. Matthew Perry returns as deputy counsel Joe Quincy, a former clerk to the Chief Justice of the United States, who's tapped by Toby to try to persuade the aging jurist to retire follo... more

"Separation of Powers" is episode 95 of The West Wing. The episode begins with ailing Chief Justice Roy Ashland collapsing in his chambers, causing Toby and the other senior staffers to prompt the President to begin considering replacing Ashland on the Supreme Court. Matthew Perry returns as deputy counsel Joe Quincy, a former clerk to the Chief Justice of the United States, who's tapped by Toby to try to persuade the aging jurist to retire following the collapse. Meanwhile, Josh is on the sidelines as budget negotiations with Congressional Republican leaders reach a critical stage; and C.J.'s worried about Zoey's impending TV interview. less