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Leigh and Fi reflect back on Aaron Sorkin's final season of the West Wing and reveal the winners for Best Fashion, Man! I Feel Like a Man and Proudest to be an American for Season 4. They have some choice predictions for what will happen to Josh, Leo, Toby, Donna and CJ (along with all our faves) in Season 5 and reflect on what on earth is going to happen with Zoey's kidnapping. With honourable me...

Leigh and Fi can't stop talking about Aaron Sorkin's final episode of the West Wing, "Twenty Five." Leigh wants to give Stockard Channing an EGOT for a single look. Fi can't stop crying about Toby Ziegler holding hands with his newborn twins. And Leigh and Fi have possibly their biggest ever disagreement over how the episode ends. With honourable mention to Dulé Hill for giving his most emotionall...

Leigh and Fi are shook by Season 4, Episode 22 of the West Wing, "Commencement." Leigh is astounded that Josh Lyman is actually giving Charlie Young good woman advice. Fi can't stop crying about Toby Ziegler, Andy, and the house of it all. You're not to sad for us, Toby! Then, needless to say we get the Massive Attack needle drop and all bets are off and, to lighten the tone, Leigh tells the story...

Leigh and Fi have a new favourite ever episode in the West Wing Series 4, Episode 21, "Life on Mars." Leigh is hot for the flirtation between Joe Quincey and CJ Cregg. Fi has a very salacious theory about the political downfall of John Hoynes. Then Leigh gets into the story of the only Vice President with a more spectacular downfall than Hoynes, the alliterative salty, spicy, snaky Spiro Agnew. Wi...

Leigh and Fi are hurtling towards the end of the season with Series 4, Episode 20 of the West Wing, "Evidence of Things Not Seen." Fi is furious with Aaron Sorkin for the egg and the equinox business whilst also very worried about Jed Bartlet annoying Russia. Leigh is thrilled to finally meet Joe Quincey, having seen him on the Channel 4 episode thumbnail weeks ago. Then Leigh gets into a war almo...

Leigh and Fi are talking about The West Wing Series 4, Episode 19, "Angel Maintenance." Fi is very proud of Will Bailey for a very risky joke which pays off. Leigh is very moved by CJ Cregg and how far she's come in four seasons. Not to mention, the gals are thrilled by a a certain congressman from New York, Thom Barry, who sparks a fascinating debate about the draft. So naturally, Leigh gets into...

Leigh and Fi are deeply obsessed with The West Wing Series 4, Episode 18, "Privateers." Fi is outraged on Donna Moss's behalf at the task she has been given to her on the night of Zoey Bartlet's induction into the DAR. Leigh is obsessed with the hot ex energy between Amy Gardner and Josh Lyman. Then Leigh gets deep into the scandal ridden history of the Daughters of the American Revolution. With h...

Leigh and Fi break down Season 4, Episode 17 of the West Wing,n "Red Haven's on Fire." Fi is ever more in love with Will Bailey's half-sister, Elsie Snuffin. Leigh is deeply worried that people aren't more worried about Charlie Young having been arrested. Then Leigh, in honour of what we believe to be Sam Seanborn's final episode, gets into the life and career of former White House Communications...

Leigh and Fi discuss Season 4, Episode 16 of the West Wing, "The California 47th." Fi is thrilled by seeing her pal Sam Seaborn again on the California campaign trail. Leigh is very stressed out by the arrest of Charlie Young when he valiantly steps up to be Toby Ziegler's second in a Y2K duel of honour. Then, in honour of Sam Seaborn's tenure on the show and the arrival of Will Bailey on the scen...

Leigh and Fi discuss The West Wing Series 4, Episode 15, "Inauguration: Over There (Part II)" easily Aaron Sorkin's most convoluted episode title to date. Leigh is thrilled by a close encounter with Donna Moss's girly flatshare. Fi has several entries for fashion jail from the inaugural ball. Then Leigh gets into some of the most notable dramas of inauguration days from history, including a surpri...

Leigh and Fi unpack the West Wing Series 4, Episode 14, "Inauguration Pt. I." Leigh is exceedingly worried about Toby Ziegler because we're rewriting the inaugural address the night before. Fi is deeply amused by Charlie Young's shenanigans trying to get Jed the right bible for inauguration day. Then Leigh gets into the story of one of the most controversial Secretaries of State, George W. Bush's...

Leigh and Fi were not quite prepared for the West Wing Season 4, Episode 13, "The Long Goodbye." Leigh was very excited for a West Wing / Romy and Michelle''s High School Reunion crossover episode until she realised the emotional gut punch she was about to face. Fiona is unspooled by the performance from Donald Moffat as CJ Cregg's father, Tal Cregg. Rather than do a study session this week, the g...

Leigh and Fi dive into the West Wing Season 4, Episode 12, "Guns Not Butter." Leigh is immediately taken by some Republican hair to start the episode. Fiona is very excited by the concept of "Heifer International" and a photo op with a cow. Then Leigh gets all riled up over the USAID controvery of recent years. With honourable mention to the heartbreak of Charlie Young, and the cruel hazing of Wil...

Leigh and Fi get into Season 4, Episode 11 of the West Wing, "O Holy Night." Fi is triggered by the presence of festive A capella. Leigh has a crush on Toby Ziegler's Mobster father. Then Leigh gets into Toby's father's history with a study session on Murder Inc and the Jewish mafia. With honourable mention to Donna Moss's romantic Christmas escape and Josh Lyman cracking up over not being the num...

Leigh and Fi saddled up for Season 4, Episode 10 of the West Wing, "Arctic Radar." Will Bailey has arrived in the West Wing! Fiona is scandalised by the lack of festive wear for the Thanksgiving episode for the season. Leigh is obsessed with Star Trek fan, Janice. There's much to dig into regarding the story of a particular female fighter pilot and Leigh is deeply moved by Toby Ziegler's writers'...

Leigh and Fi break down Series 4, Episode 9 of the West Wing, "Swiss Diplomacy." Leigh can't get over how much Aaron Sorkin is reading the Swiss for filth. Fi is deeply moved by Sam Seaborn's one-to-one in the Oval with Jed. Then Leigh gets into what even is happening in US foriegn policy right now with the heavy caveat that its completely non-understandable and she's just a queer gal doing her be...

Leigh and Fi celebrate a Bartlet win with the West Wing Series 4, Episode 8, "Process Stories." Leigh is thrilled by Bradley Whitford's greatest moment of physical comedy to date. Fi is very scared about the potential loss of Sam Seaborn from the show. Then Leigh gets into the history of political pregnancies. With honourable mention to the Bartlets' caviar fueled sex games and Toby Ziegler enteri...

Leigh and Fi are swept away with Season 4 Episode 7 of the West Wing, "Election Night," in one of their most absolutely incorrect predictions to date, it's already election day! Leigh thoroughly enjoys Josh Lyman being punked by everyday Americans. Fi is very excited about the dishy Lieutenant Commander Jack Reese and the boyfriend potential uncovered by the Donna Moss side-quest of the episode. I...

Did someone say Game On? Leigh and Fi are energised, nay jazzed by Jed Bartlet's debate performance against Governor Ritchie. Leigh is beside herself at the various necktie games between Sam Seaborn, Will Bailey, Jed and Abbie. Fiona, meanwhile, is deeply concerned by a potential Sam Seaborn exit from the show in the form of a congressional run. Leigh then gets into the possible inspiration behind...

Leigh and Fi are floored by The West Wing Series 4, Episode 5, "Debate Camp." Fi is predicting a new dynamic duo in a Joey Lucas and Sam Seaborn collab. Leigh is emotionally devastated by Andy and Toby Ziegler's baby news. Then Leigh chats all things debate prep, starting from how obsessed historians are with JFK being a hottie. With honourable mention to Josh Lyman's casual wear and the return of...

Leigh and Fi have masses to say about The West Wing Series 4, Episode 4, "The Red Mass" as Senator Stackhouse (and with him Amy Gardner) wreak potential havoc on the Bartlet Campaign and toy with Josh Lyman's mental health. Hey y'all this is a little spicey but there's almost a gal pal fall out over Amy Gardner's divisive side ponytail and pink blazer. Meanwhile, Leigh tells Fi all about the great...

Leigh and Fi are fired up about The West Wing Series 4, Episode 3 "College Kids." Leigh is thrilled by the return of Jordan as Leo's official counsel, Fi is very worried about third party candidates, and Alison Janney as CJ Cregg looks so good in a Rock the Vote t-shirt it should be illegal. Then Leigh gets into what Josh Lyman's arguement with Donna and CJ is all about regarding women in sport an...

Leigh and Fi are spending 20 Hours in America covering Episodes 1 and 2 of The West Wing Season 4. One of the greatest actor of her generation, Amy Adams, has arrived in the West Wing. Josh and Donna are stranded in Indiana alongside Toby Ziegler. Jed Bartlet is lighting up crowds across America in the Bartlet for America campaign. CJ Cregg is outdoing herself at every term. It's good to be back w...

Before they can fully dive into the new season, Leigh and Fi discuss their favourite moments of Season 3, answer listener questions and make predictions for The West Wing Series 4. Leigh and Fi dive into such important issues as the feminism of Amy Gardner, do we actually want or need Josh and Donna to get together, and where are the plotlines for Charlie Young? And it's time for the Oscars of qui...

The moment you've all been waiting for and Leigh and Fi are very, very angry with Aaron Sorkin. This week it's all episode recap covering the West Wing Series 3 finale, Posse Comitatus. Leigh is obsessed with our trip to the theatre to take in a Shakespeare play. Meanwhile Fi is absolutely beside herself at the grand entrance of Lily Tomlin into the Bartlet Administration. With honourable mention...