Ep 11. Internal Displacement
- TV14
- January 15, 2006
- 42 min
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7.9 (637)
President Bartlet faces a sticky situation in season 7 episode 11 of The West Wing, titled "Internal Displacement." The episode begins with the rescue of some American soldiers from a militant group in Africa. The President is informed that the group has hostages and that they are asking for an unusually high ransom.
As the President and his staff work to determine how best to respond, they are also dealing with a situation much closer to home. A group of homeless people has set up camp on federal land near the White House, and tensions are rising between the homeless individuals and the government officials trying to disperse the camp.
Meanwhile, C.J. is dealing with a crisis of her own. She discovers that her Secret Service agent is being investigated for misconduct, and she must decide how to handle the situation.
As the episode progresses, the President and his staff must work to balance these pressing issues while navigating the complex world of international politics. The rescue of the American soldiers proves to be more complicated than expected, and the situation with the homeless encampment only escalates.
The episode is a tense and gripping look at the challenges faced by those in power, and the difficult decisions they must make in order to protect the people they serve. With its sharp writing and nuanced performances, "Internal Displacement" is a standout episode in the final season of The West Wing.