The Supremes

"The Supremes" is episode 105 of The West Wing and the 17th of the fifth season. The episode centers on the appointment of a new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Owen Brady, the conservative anchor of the Supreme Court, has died. Evelyn Baker Lang (Glenn Close), a federal judge, is brought in by the President's senior staff to appease the left and frighten the right and hence make confirmation of their real choice, moderate Judge Brad Shel... more

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  • Mar 24, 2004

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  • 105

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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...

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