This guide covers , titled " 7A WF 83429 " (often referred to as part 1 of the "Dogs of War" arc), which originally aired on September 24, 2003. This episode follows the immediate, chaotic aftermath of the Season 4 cliffhanger, "Twenty Five," where Zoey Bartlet was kidnapped. Key Plot Summary: "7A WF 83429"
Manages the press, navigating the intense national scrutiny. Contextual Notes
Seven hours have passed since Zoey's abduction. President Bartlet has invoked the 25th Amendment, having temporarily handed power to Republican Speaker of the House Glenallen Walken (John Goodman) to avoid a conflict of interest while his daughter is missing. The_West_Wing_5x01_Il_codice_di_Zoey
Visibly shaken, dealing with profound guilt as a father, not just a president.
A ransom note arrives demanding the release of prisoners and the withdrawal of American troops from Qumar. This guide covers , titled " 7A WF
Manages the staff and tries to hold the administration together while his best friend is incapacitated by grief.
The FBI continues looking for Zoey. The administration grapples with the information that the kidnapping may be linked to Qumari terrorists and the assassination of Abdul Shareef, orchestrated by Bartlet in Season 4. Contextual Notes Seven hours have passed since Zoey's
Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff) visits his newborn twins, while concurrently overseeing the drafting of two presidential speeches: one for Zoey's safe return and one in case she is killed.