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The West Wing (1999)

8.9 TV-14

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Genre: Drama

Release Date: September. 22,1999

Duration: 30min

Country: US

Original Language: en

Plot: The story follows the work and love lives of a group of White House aides. The ups and downs of the plot reveal the political insider of the White House and the choice of the staff in front of power, conscience, and love. But no matter how often these people fight, they are still the president's right-hand men, the united group, and the heroes who solve all problems when it matters.

Cast: Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, Joshua Malina

Keywords: politics, u.s. president, american politics

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8.6 TV-MA

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8.4 TV-14

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7.2

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Release Date: 2005-09-16

Duration: 30min

Country: US

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The 4400 (2004)

7.3 TV-14

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Release Date: 2004-07-11

Duration: 30min

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Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002)

7.5 TV-PG

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Duration: 30min

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7.8 TV-14

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Duration: 30min

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8.1 TV-MA

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