Former cast member Rob Lowe returns as a senior political official in this episode, which finds Bartlet and his staff making the transition as easy as possible for the president-elect, who discovers some unpleasant realities about his new job. Meanwhile, a stressed-out Josh realizes that he may need to take some time off after he reaches his breaking point.
Casts:
Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, Dulé Hill, Joshua Malina, Janel Moloney, Alan Alda, Jimmy Smits, Stockard Channing, Kristin Chenoweth, Mary McCormack