Separation of Powers (The West Wing)

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“Separation of Powers”
The West Wing episode
Episode no.	Season 5 Episode 95
Written by	Paul Redford
Directed by	Alex Graves
Guest stars	Matthew Perry Gary Cole Elisabeth Moss Michael Hyatt Steven Culp Milo O'Shea H. Richard Greene NiCole Robinson Obi Ndefo Amy Stewart Kristoffer Winters
Production no.	176057
Original airdate	November 12, 2003
Season 5 episodes
7A WF 83429 The Dogs of War Jefferson Lives Han Constituency of One Disaster Relief Separation of Powers Shutdown Abu el Banat The Stormy Present The Benign Prerogative Slow News Day The Warfare of Genghis Khan An Khe Full Disclosure Eppur Si Muove The Supremes Access Talking Points No Exit Gaza Memorial Day
List of The West Wing episodes

"Separation of Powers" is episode 95 of The West Wing.

[edit] Plot

Matthew Perry returns as deputy counsel Joe Quincy, a former clerk to the Chief Justice of the United States, who's tapped by Toby to try to persuade the aging jurist to retire following a collapse. Meanwhile, Josh is on the sidelines as budget negotiations with Congressional Republican leaders reach a critical stage; and C.J.'s worried about Zoey's impending TV interview.