The West Wing - Season 5 Episode 7
Separation of Powers

As Chief Justice Ashlands health problems continue to mount, Joe Quincy, Ashlands former clerk, is pressed into service to persuade him to retire; as C.J. prepares Zoey for a sit-down interview about her kidnapping, Abbey reveals that her relationship with her husband is still strained; Jed refuses to be held hostage by the Republican in the budget negotiations.