Separation of Powers

Synopsis

As Chief Justice Ashland's health problems continue to mount, Joe Quincy, Ashland's former clerk, is pressed into service to persuade him to retire; as C.J. prepares Zoey for a sit-down interview about her kidnapping, Abbey reveals that her relationship with her husband is still strained; Jed refuses to be held hostage by the Republican in the budget negotiations.

Guest stars

Stockard Channing

Abigail 'Abbey' Bartlet

NiCole Robinson

Margaret Hooper

Elisabeth Moss

Zoey Bartlet

Gary Cole

Bob Russell

Matthew Perry

Joe Quincy

Michael Hyatt

Angela Blake