Stirred

Infobox Television episode
Title = Stirred
Series = The West Wing


Caption =
Season = 3
Episode = 61
Airdate = April 32002
Production = 227218
Writer = Aaron Sorkin & Eli Attie (teleplay)
Dee Dee Myers (story)
Director = Jeremy Kagan
Guests = Tim Matheson
David Dunard
Randy Oglesby
Felton Perry
NiCole Robinson
Jim Jansen
Episode list = List of "The West Wing" episodes
Season list = Infobox The West Wing season 3 episode list
Prev =
Next ="Stirred" is episode 61 of "The West Wing".

Plot

When a large truck carrying uranium fuel rods crashes in a remote Idaho tunnel, Bartlet's staff prepares for a potential environmental or terrorist—crisis. Meanwhile, Bartlet's campaign staff has discovered that his current Vice President, John Hoynes is not going to benefit the re-election ticket, prompting a secret meeting to discuss alternative running mates with staff reactions ranging from interest to shock. Secretly aware that his fate is in question, Hoynes ponders how to promote one of his favorite bills, one that would provide Internet access to low-income households; he works with Sam to resolve the issue and makes a personal sacrifice in order to save the bill. Also, Hoynes attends the same Alcoholics Anonymous meeting as Leo, and Leo prompts him to tell the President of his condition. The President assists Charlie in filing his tax return online, but Charlie is dismayed to find out that the economic stimulus check he received is more a tax advance than a rebate which turns his anticipated refund into an amount owed. At Donna's request, Josh seeks a presidential proclamation honoring the retirement of her favorite teacher, but the task proves more difficult than he first imagined. The President does the next best thing in giving the teacher a personal phone call. Hoynes tells the President his truth, but the President decisively ends any speculation about Hoynes' future in the White House.

External links

* [http://epguides.com/WestWing/ The West Wing Episode Guide]