Leigh and Fi are deep in State of the Union prep in Series 3, Episode 11 of the West Wing, "100,000 Planes" It's a huge day for Fiona because we're finally getting the Sam Seaborn broken engagement backstory we all need and deserve with the entrance of Lisa from Vanity Fair. Leigh is thrilled at the triumphant return of Joey Lucas and itching to discuss how the 2001 Kate Beckinsale, Ben Affleck masterpiece, "Pearl Harbour" compares with the real events of December 7th 1941. With honourable mention to CJ Cregg flirting outrageously with Carol and Josh Lyman continuing to be a disaster with women.

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Leigh and Fi dive into Series 3, Episode 10 of the West Wing "H. Con 172" It's Presidential Censure time in the White House and a victory lap moment for John Spencer as Leo McGarry after last week's episode, "Bartlet for America." Leigh can't get over Josh Lyman embarrassing himself and all of us in his pursuit of Amy Gardner while Fi is once again devastated, moved and thrilled by Toby Ziegler's presence in the show. With honourable mention to President Bartlet's love of maps and Sam Seaborn's passion for the truth in the face of a Kiss and Tell book about the Barlet White House.

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Leigh and Fi are emotionally floored by John Spencer in the West Wing Season 3, Episode 9, "Bartlet for America." Yet again it is Christmas in the West Wing and Aaron Sorkin has delivered an emotional gut punch tied in a Christmas bow. Leigh enjoys a slight reprieve from the emotional devastation in the campaign flashbacks and Fi is brought to tears by a napkin. Then Leigh takes a look into the history of presidential drinking and addiction in the White House. With honourable mention to Toby Ziegler handling a basketball, Josh Lyman's daddy issues and Leo McGarry's hot lawyer, Jordan Kendall.

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Leigh and Fi are wild over Seaosn 3, Episode 8 of the West Wing, "The Women of Qumar." It's the debut episode for the one and only Amy Gardner, Leigh is mad at Jed Bartlet for being a toxic "good guy." Fi wants to chat Mad Cow and is almost brought to tears by the power of CJ Cregg and Toby Ziegler's friendship. That's all before Leigh dives into the story of Seattle legend, Lou Graham, and explains how sex workers built the city of Seattle. With honourable mention to Josh Lyman's feelings on feminist art and Toby's interactions with veterans.

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It's Thanksgiving in the West Wing again as Leigh and Fi discuss "The Indians in the Lobby." Fi is outraged that Josh Lyman has forgotten what state his mother lives in and Leigh feels deeply for Donna Moss as she tries to book her boss flights the day before Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, it feels only fitting to discuss the first Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. With honourable mention to the concept of Toby Ziegler playing with his nieces and nephews and the concept of Abbey Bartlet schlepping.

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Leigh and Fi are stressed out about life on submarines in "Gone Quiet" Fi is thrilled to have Aaron Sorkin recognise that CJ Cregg is, in fact, too sexy and Leigh is mesmerised by another Abbey Bartlet, Oliver Babbish showdown. But there's no way Leigh can let a discussion of a Special Investigation into a charismatic democratic president go without chatting about Monica Lewinsky. With honourable mention to Nancy's continued prowess in the Situation Room and Josh Lyman in full repose on CJ's office sofa.

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Leigh and Fi are blown away by The West Wing Series 3, Episode 5 "War Crimes." Fiona is deeply moved by John Spencer's performance as Leo McGarry and Leigh is gagged over the Josh and Donna of it all. What was in that diary??? Even more interestingly, the House Oversight Committee is getting into some good trouble at the moment with its own real life investigation in real time in 2025 into the Epstein Files. This epsiode was recorded before the events of the 10th of September which largely drowned out all discussion of the "birthday book" but we feel it's still worth chatting about and understanding. With honourable mention to a new hottie in the White House Press Corpse in Will Sawyer and Toby Ziegler in his Sunday attire.

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Leigh and Fi knee deep in the West Wing Series 3, Episode 4, "On the Day Before" starring a sick Abbey Bartlet in silk pyjamas. Fi is swooning over CJ Cregg in a one-shoulder cocktail dress and keen to highlight Josh Lyman's latest HR nightmares with Donna Moss. Meanwhile, Leigh is scintillated by a showdown with an entertainment reporter in the White House Press Briefing and in awe, as ever, of Nancy's powerful presence in a room. With honourable mention to President Bartlet's swagger in a tux and a big day at work for Donald Dolan. In the study session this week, Leigh chats about why so many British pensioners are being arrested.

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Leigh and Fi dive into Season 3, Episode 3 of the West Wing, "Ways and Means." The gals are deeply affected by the breakdown of Donna Moss's filing system. Leigh is jumping for joy at the triumphant return of fan favourite Republican, Ainsley Hayes and Fi is beside herself at Sam Seaborn seamlessly switching to fluent Spanish mid negotiation. Meanwhile, Leigh dives into the ever changing role of the Presidential Veto in American politics. More importantly than anything, Ainsley is setting Donna up on a date. With honorable mention to CJ Gregg getting her groove back and the growing connection between Doug and Toby Ziegler.

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Leigh and Fi experience for the first time, The West Wing special episode, Isaac and Ishmael, in response to the 9/11 attacks. Fi is very invested in Josh Lyman as a cool high school teacher and Leigh is for some reason chatting about a Reese Witherspoon film from 2007 that was almost universally panned but she found very impactful (Meryl Streep as CIA agent? Yes please!) With honourable mention to

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