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The West Wing was quietly removed from Max during the final days of 2024, meaning bingers were left scrambling for how to finish watching the series online in the new year.

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Josh and Donna's slow-burn romance in The West Wing captivated fans and ended with a satisfying finale where they finally end up together. Moments like Donna bringing Josh coffee in the pilot and Josh giving her a personal Christmas gift hinted at their future romance. Josh's reaction to Donna's car accident and Donna caring for him after he gets shot showed the depth of their feelings for each other.

In The West Wing, Josh and Donna's complete relationship timeline has many ups and downs. For nearly seven seasons, the duo did the "will they, won't they" dance, deepening their friendship and professional relationship, all while side-stepping romance. Part of that slow-burn is related to a moral quandary: a White House workplace romance can prove challenging, even if there aren't uneven power dynamics involved. Despite the perpetual back-and-forth, Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford) and Donna Moss (Janel Moloney) became one of The West Wing's fan-favorite pairings.

"The West Wing" is widely considered to be one of the best shows of all time. Aaron Sorkin's political drama follows the Bartlet Administration through two terms in the White House. For seven seasons we watched Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen), his family, and advisors or assistants — that began to feel like our own family — navigated a constantly shifting political landscape. Premiering in 1999, "The West Wing" fell at the beginning of what we now call the Golden Age of Television and arguably led to high-profile shows like "24," "House of Cards," "Veep," and "The Crown."

"The West Wing" racked up an impressive 26 Primetime Emmy wins and 95 nominations, despite steep competition from chief rival "The Sopranos." With former politicians like Dee Dee Myers and Elie Attie serving as contributors and writers, the show boasted an impressive level of authenticity. Though some have blamed its overly optimistic portrayal of politics for setting...

Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, “The West Wing” cast is staging a reunion on HBO Max. Creator Aaron Sorkin and executive producer/director Thomas Schlamme are putting together a theatrical staging of episode “Hartsfield Landing” for this fall. Titled “A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote,” it is designed to create awareness for a nonprofit organization former first lady Michelle Obama.

Original cast members Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Rob Lowe, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford, Dule Hill and Janel Moloney will reprise their roles from the NBC drama series. The late John Spencer was also part of that episode from the third season.

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“The West Wing” debuted on September 22, 1999, centering on the ins and outs of a White House staff, with Sheen front and center as the noble, dedicated President Jed Bartlet. There’s Chief of Staff Leo McGarry (Spencer), Deputy Chief of...

In today’s troubled political times, “The West Wing” feels even more quaint and nostalgic than it did when it premiered 20 years ago, which means we need it now more than ever. An idealized vision of a Presidential administration functioning at its very best despite Washington’s many complications, the Aaron Sorkin-created series captivated audiences with its whip-smart dialogue and dense storytelling. In honor of its 20th anniversary, let’s take a look back at 20 of its greatest episodes, ranked worst to best.

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“The West Wing” debuted on September 22, 1999, centering on the ins and outs of a White House staff, with Martin Sheen front and center as the noble, dedicated President Jed Bartlet. There’s Chief of Staff Leo McGarry (John Spencer), Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford), Communications Director Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff), Deputy Communications...

Over the course of The West Wing - the American political drama that ran for 7 seasons - Donna Moss spent nearly six years as Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman’s assistant on the show. Played by Janel Moloney, Donna was an interesting character with a voice and impact that outshone her status as White House assistant.

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From behind-the-scenes stories about Janel Moloney and Bradley Whitford to background on Donna that you might have missed the first time around, these are 10 things you never knew about America's most adored White House assistant.