Queer Gals Watch the West Wing

Leigh and Fi have finally made it to the much anticipated "Dead Irish Writers," Series 3, Episode 15. Fi has much to see on the triumphant return of Lord John Marbury while Leigh is ready to sing the Canadian National Anthem with Donna Moss and First Lady, Abbey Bartlet. Most importantly, we have the formation of the West Wing's first coven of women drinking wine, something both Leigh and Fi feel passionately about. Leigh is ready and raring to right the wrongs of Lord John's summary of Irish history. With honourable mention to Charlie Young trapped outside the party with the president, CJ Cregg's back in *that* dress, and Josh Lyman being undone by women.

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Leigh and Fi chat about Series 3, Episode 14 of the West Wing, "Hartsfield's Landing" Fiona is very moved by Sam Seaborn receiving a chess board from President Bartlet while Leigh is brought to tears at the beauty of democracy as a fictional eighteen year old casts her vote for the first time. In honour of Jed Bartlet, Leigh then teaches Fi all about the tradition of the New Hampshire primary, and the folksy tradition of the midnight vote. With honourable mention to Donna Moss in Josh Lyman's coat, the pranking game of Charlie Young and bisexual Jed Bartlet.

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Leigh and Fi crash into The West Wing Series 3, Episode 13 "Night Five" Fiona is thrilled by the triumphant return of Dr. Stanley Keyworth while Leigh only has eyes for Emily Proctor as the inimitable Ainsley Hayes chatting all things Lipstick Feminism with Queer Gals faves Bonnie and Ginger. Said discussion lends the question, where would Ainsley Hayes stand in 2025 on the Make America Hot Again Movement, trad wives and The Conservateur? Leigh gives us the goss on this current cultural phenomenon. With honourable mention to a good dog breaking his leash, Celia the feminist temp, and the love of ours and Toby Ziegler's life, Congresswoman Andrea Wyatt.

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Leigh and Fi chat all things "The Two Bartlet's" with Series 3, Episode 12 of the West Wing. Leigh has an identity crisis as she fins herself agreeing with Josh Lyman for the whole episode and disagreeing quite vehemently with CJ Cregg. Fi meanwhile feels quite passionately about the final scene between Toby Ziegler and President Bartlet. Then Leigh takes us on a journey through the history of Presidential planes, Airforce One and the strange history of where George W Bush found himself on the day of the September 11th attacks, With honourable mention to The Great Lovebombing of Amy Gardner 2002 and Donna's heartbreak.

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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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