<Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Prod . code </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 45 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Manchester ( Part I ) '' </Td> <Td> Thomas Schlamme </Td> <Td> Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> October 10 , 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 10 ) </Td> <Td> 227201 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> Surprising everyone , President Bartlet announces his intentions to run for re-election , angering Abbey . Meanwhile , Haiti 's obstreperous dictator is giving National Security Advisor Nancy McNally fits . The staff scrambles to work the news cycle in their favor in the wake of the President 's announcement . C.J. makes a critical error in a statement to the press . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 46 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Manchester ( Part II ) '' </Td> <Td> Thomas Schlamme </Td> <Td> Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> October 17 , 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 17 ) </Td> <Td> 227202 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> Senior staffers clash with newly hired political operative Bruno Gianelli and his aides Connie and Doug . Josh is upset because Leo wo n't let him `` wave off the FDA '' on RU - 486 . C.J. contemplates her future at the White House . President Bartlet makes it clear he values both Bruno 's team and his senior staff and gets them focused on running a successful re-election campaign as allies rather than adversaries . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 47 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Ways and Means '' </Td> <Td> Alex Graves </Td> <Td> Story by : Eli Attie & Gene Sperling Teleplay by : Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> October 24 , 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 24 ) </Td> <Td> 227203 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> The special prosecutor begins his probe and the White House feels his objective , unbiased approach may hurt them politically . C.J. begins maneuvering within the press to persuade Congress to start their own investigation , believing it will be easier to win a battle with bloodthirsty Republicans . Meanwhile , Sam and Bruno are concerned about a powerful California labor leader and Toby and Josh are preoccupied with a congressional battle over the estate tax . Donna meets a young Republican lawyer . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 48 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` On the Day Before '' </Td> <Td> Christopher Misiano </Td> <Td> Story by : Paul Redford & Nanda Chitre Teleplay by : Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> October 31 , 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 31 ) </Td> <Td> 227204 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> The President vetoes his first bill -- the repeal of the estate tax -- and staffers scramble to counter the GOP 's override threat , first having to deal with an opportunistic Democratic Congressman before Sam has an idea that leads them to a surprising ally . An international crisis erupts when Palestinian terrorists kill two Americans in Israel . Meanwhile , Charlie has been offered legal immunity and everyone urges him to take it , and an incompetent reporter mocks C.J. and finds out that was a stupid thing to do . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 49 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> `` War Crimes '' </Td> <Td> Alex Graves </Td> <Td> Story by : Allison Abner Teleplay by : Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> November 7 , 2001 ( 2001 - 11 - 07 ) </Td> <Td> 227205 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> The President asks a reluctant Vice President ( Tim Matheson ) to speak at an anti-gun rally in Texas after a church shooting , while Donna goes before a Congressional committee investigating Bartlet 's lack of disclosure and lies under oath when her new boyfriend asks her a personal question . Toby deals with a leaked quote that is embarrassing to the President , while C.J. meets up with a gutsy reporter and Sam ponders a plan to eliminate the penny . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 50 </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> `` Gone Quiet '' </Td> <Td> Jon Hutman </Td> <Td> Story by : Julia Dahl & Laura Glasser Teleplay by : Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> November 14 , 2001 ( 2001 - 11 - 14 ) </Td> <Td> 227207 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> An American spy submarine suddenly goes silent in hostile waters outside North Korea , and Bartlet must decide whether he should notify the enemy or attempt a risky , secret rescue . Meanwhile , a top Republican contender ca n't articulate why he wants to be President , but C.J. is disappointed with President Bartlet 's own answer to that question . Toby clashes with
<Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Prod . code </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 45 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Manchester ( Part I ) '' </Td> <Td> Thomas Schlamme </Td> <Td> Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> October 10 , 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 10 ) </Td> <Td> 227201 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> Surprising everyone , President Bartlet announces his intentions to run for re-election , angering Abbey . Meanwhile , Haiti 's obstreperous dictator is giving National Security Advisor Nancy McNally fits . The staff scrambles to work the news cycle in their favor in the wake of the President 's announcement . C.J. makes a critical error in a statement to the press . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 46 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Manchester ( Part II ) '' </Td> <Td> Thomas Schlamme </Td> <Td> Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> October 17 , 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 17 ) </Td> <Td> 227202 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> Senior staffers clash with newly hired political operative Bruno Gianelli and his aides Connie and Doug . Josh is upset because Leo wo n't let him `` wave off the FDA '' on RU - 486 . C.J. contemplates her future at the White House . President Bartlet makes it clear he values both Bruno 's team and his senior staff and gets them focused on running a successful re-election campaign as allies rather than adversaries . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 47 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Ways and Means '' </Td> <Td> Alex Graves </Td> <Td> Story by : Eli Attie & Gene Sperling Teleplay by : Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> October 24 , 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 24 ) </Td> <Td> 227203 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> The special prosecutor begins his probe and the White House feels his objective , unbiased approach may hurt them politically . C.J. begins maneuvering within the press to persuade Congress to start their own investigation , believing it will be easier to win a battle with bloodthirsty Republicans . Meanwhile , Sam and Bruno are concerned about a powerful California labor leader and Toby and Josh are preoccupied with a congressional battle over the estate tax . Donna meets a young Republican lawyer . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 48 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` On the Day Before '' </Td> <Td> Christopher Misiano </Td> <Td> Story by : Paul Redford & Nanda Chitre Teleplay by : Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> October 31 , 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 31 ) </Td> <Td> 227204 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> The President vetoes his first bill -- the repeal of the estate tax -- and staffers scramble to counter the GOP 's override threat , first having to deal with an opportunistic Democratic Congressman before Sam has an idea that leads them to a surprising ally . An international crisis erupts when Palestinian terrorists kill two Americans in Israel . Meanwhile , Charlie has been offered legal immunity and everyone urges him to take it , and an incompetent reporter mocks C.J. and finds out that was a stupid thing to do . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 49 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> `` War Crimes '' </Td> <Td> Alex Graves </Td> <Td> Story by : Allison Abner Teleplay by : Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> November 7 , 2001 ( 2001 - 11 - 07 ) </Td> <Td> 227205 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> The President asks a reluctant Vice President ( Tim Matheson ) to speak at an anti-gun rally in Texas after a church shooting , while Donna goes before a Congressional committee investigating Bartlet 's lack of disclosure and lies under oath when her new boyfriend asks her a personal question . Toby deals with a leaked quote that is embarrassing to the President , while C.J. meets up with a gutsy reporter and Sam ponders a plan to eliminate the penny . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 50 </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> `` Gone Quiet '' </Td> <Td> Jon Hutman </Td> <Td> Story by : Julia Dahl & Laura Glasser Teleplay by : Aaron Sorkin </Td> <Td> November 14 , 2001 ( 2001 - 11 - 14 ) </Td> <Td> 227207 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="7"> An American spy submarine suddenly goes silent in hostile waters outside North Korea , and Bartlet must decide whether he should notify the enemy or attempt a risky , secret rescue . Meanwhile , a top Republican contender ca n't articulate why he wants to be President , but C.J. is disappointed with President Bartlet 's own answer to that question . Toby clashes with
when did season 3 episode 1 of west wing air
when did season 3 episode 1 of west wing air
October 10 , 2001
October 10 , 2001