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The West Wing (1999)

S1E20 Mandatory Minimums

May 03, 2000 Season 1 Episode 20 Drama

In the episode "Mandatory Minimums," Andrea Wyatt advocates for the inclusion of mandatory minimum sentencing in the new drug policy her team is formulating. However, a blunder by C.J. complicates the situation and delays their progress. As tensions rise, the team must navigate the challenges posed by C.J.'s error while trying to align their vision for the policy. The episode explores themes of accountability and the implications of legislative decisions on social issues.