The West Wing - Season 2 Part 1 [DVD]

They've been targeted for disruption by rival politicians and targeted for death by would-be assassins. But staff members of the Presidential offices called The West Wing continue to serve the U.S. and its President in a second season whose honours included 8 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series.Episodes 1-4:In the aftermath of the attempted assassination, there are lives to save... and challenges of governing that remain. But questions of the staff's ability to cope with the psychological impact of the murderous assault hover over the West Wing's efforts as it faces critical midterm elections and tries to broker a deal between an AIDS-afflicted African nation and American pharmaceutical companies.Episodes 5-8:The Presidency is part formality, part criticality and wholly a reflection of the man in the office. When that man is Josiah Bartlet, it's in his nature to appoint a controversial foe to a staff post because he admires her skill. As for formality, Bartlet continues a tr