Posse Comitatus

Summary

Bartlet continues to struggle over the wisdom of assassinating the terrorist Qumari defense minister; after Ritchie declines to meet Bartlet, Sam and Toby play a dirty trick; as the search for Mrs. Landingham's replacement continues, Charlie finds the perfect candidate, who makes less than a stellar first impression on Bartlet; Josh's determination to pass a welfare bill costs Amy; as C.J.'s stalker is finally captured, the night ends in tragedy.

Guest stars

• Timothy Davis-Reed as Mark O'Donnell
• Mary-Louise Parker as Amy Gardner
• NiCole Robinson as Margaret Hooper
• James Brolin as Gov. Robert Ritchie
• Michael O'Neill as Ron Butterfield
• Renée Estevez as Nancy
• Lily Tomlin as Deborah Fiderer
• Kris Murphy as Katie Witt
• David Huddleston as Max Lobell
• Thomas Kopache as Bob Slatterly