While Sally does a slow burn at being the often-overruled second in command, Dick lights up his life by taking up smoking.

Dick confronts the harsh realities of middle age when he’s introduced to the earthly concept of birthdays – and it dawns on him that he’s getting old.

Solomon discovers that human bodies can produce feelings, and he’s feeling attracted to a college professor with whom he shares an office.

When Carla and J.D. go out to let Carla have some fun, they get drunk and end up accidentally kissing. Dr. Cox gets the hammer dropped by Jordan, when Jack…

Bartlet and the senior staff fly to California to attend an important fundraiser; Hoynes must decide whether he will support Bartlet’s stance or go with his convictions when the Senate…