“I thought you were trying to drive a wedge between us.” “I was, but now you’re just boring the crap out of me.”
Substance: alcohol
Isms and Phobias: discuss of racism, actual racism, discussion of anti Semitism and the holocaust, discussion of slavery reparations, discussion of hate groups
Leo: 1
Other: terrible dancing by Josh and Sam, discussion of threats to the first family, reporters being awful, mentions of character death (Noah Lyman)
Leo: He's driving from Nova Scotia to Washington? Sam: Yeah. Leo: How's a person do that? Sam: Well, my guess is, he'll take the Trans-Canada Highway to New Brunswick, then maybe catch the 1 and take the scenic route along the coast of Maine. 95 through New Hampshire to the Mass Pike, then cut over to the Merritt Parkway 'round Milford. Toby: There's something really kinda freakish about you, you know that? Sam: Yeah.
President Josiah Bartlet : We meant stronger here right? Sam Seaborn : What's it say? President Josiah Bartlet : I'm proud to report our country's stranger than it was a year ago. Sam Seaborn : That's a typo. President Josiah Bartlet : Could go either way.
“This is what I do now. I’m a professional hostile witness.”
Substance: discussion of abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs and prescription drugs, smoking
Leo: 4
Other: physical violence, discussion of war, mistrust of senior staff, Mandy, dysfunctional Josh/Donna, Lord John Marbury, evidence of Jed/Leo friendship
“Oh, Leo, when I think of all the work you put in to get to me run, when I think of all the work you did to get me elected... I could pummel your ass with a baseball bat.”
Substance: cigarettes
Isms and Phobias: discussion of racism, homophobia
“Victory is mine, victory is mine. Great day in the morning, people, victory is mine. I drink from the keg of glory, Donna. Bring me the finest muffins and bagels in all the land.”
Medical: doctor visit (black male doctor)
Leo: 2
Other Notes: death (nonspecific description), physical violence, Mandy, Hoynes, sex work, people talking with food in their mouth