About this episode

The hosts break down key episodes of The West Wing, discussing plot twists, character dynamics, and iconic performances.

We're deep in the chaos of Rosslyn and we have THOUGHTS. In this episode of Only Show Fans, your favorite TV recap comedy podcast, we're breaking down The West Wing Season 1 Episodes 21 and 22 and Season 2 Episodes 1 and 2, aka the episodes that had the entire nation asking "who got shot?" Here's what we're getting into: Aaron Sorkin literally did not know who was going to get assassinated when he wrote it. We're not kidding. The man was making it up as he went and somehow it's one of the greatest cliffhangers in television history. A cast member actually got run over filming the Rosslyn scene. Yes, really. We have feelings about this. The eternal debate: Sam Seaborn vs Josh Lyman. Pick a side. We did. Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford are simply built different. We break down why every single scene they're in becomes instantly iconic regardless of who they're talking to. Whether you're a die hard West Wing fan doing a rewatch, discovering the show for the first time, or just here because you love a good TV recap with your favorite sisters-in-law, this episode is for you. Listen to Only Show Fans on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. And don't forget to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amanda, Maggie

Topics covered

• The West Wing
• TV recap
• cliffhangers
• character debates
• iconic scenes

Keywords

• The West Wing
• Aaron Sorkin
• cliffhanger
• Allison Janney
• Bradley Whitford

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Books & works: The West Wing

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