Over the course of theshow’s 7 season run, the hitNBCseriesThe West Wingbecameknown for having great holiday episodes.

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The episode centers around Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff) when he gets a call from the DC Police.

The West Wing Cast in front of an American flag.

Later, when Toby leaves for Walter’s funeral, Mrs. Landingham goes with him.

This exemplifies the holiday spirit of generosity, even if you yourself don’t have much to give.

Both characters are visibly shaken by this horrible newsas the children wait for the President to return to them.

Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. Landingham, Richard Schiff as Toby and Paul Austin as George in ‘The West Wing’

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It also reminds the audience that Christmas may be a joyful time for some, but not for others.

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Martin Sheen as President Bartlet, Moira Kelly as Mandy, Duke Hill as Charlie, Rob Lowe as Sam, Allison Janney as CJ, John Spencer as Leo, Janel Moloney as Donna and Bradley Whitford as Josh standing together in ‘The West Wing’

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