Ep 10. Arctic Radar

In The West Wing season 4 episode 10, entitled "Arctic Radar," the White House staff deals with the aftermath of a terrorist bombing of an American diplomatic compound in the Middle East. As the President and his advisors scramble to formulate a response, they receive unsettling information that North Korea may be testing a long-range missile capable of hitting the United States.

Meanwhile, CJ Cregg must deal with a contentious confirmation hearing for a controversial judicial nominee, while Josh Lyman grapples with the fallout of his personal life becoming public. And as Toby Ziegler struggles with his latest speech for the President, a surprise visitor offers him a unique perspective on the Arctic and its importance to the global community.

As tensions rise both at home and abroad, the President and his team must balance the need to project strength and resolve while avoiding escalation and further conflict. With stakes this high, every decision made in the West Wing could have far-reaching consequences for the future of the country and the world as a whole.