Manchester: Part 1

Season 3, Episode 2, Aired
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Bartlet's decision about Haiti falls under scrutiny; C.J. makes a horrible blunder in a press conference and is hounded about the president's health by reporters; the staff disagrees about whether Bartlet should apologize for not revealing his medical condition; Abbey is angry that Jed has decided to run for reelection.moreless
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  • Beyond the village.

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    By kickdoor, Jun 15, 2010 Report Abuse
    Well I agree with most others, going back to the season two finale scene was a bad move. I just don't see the need to hurt the appreciation of that scene by showing Bartlet's verbal answer. I think any confusion viewers might have had would have been cleared up two minutes later when we see he has a campaign staff on AF1. Aside from that though, the episode was good, if not especially noteworthy. I'm liking Bruno Gianelli(Ron Silver), the campaign manager so far. He's a jerk, but the kind of jerk you love to hate, or at least I do, plus he's hilarious.

    Bruno: "Hey, red-headed girl."
    Margaret: "Margaret."
    Bruno: "Okay."

    Bruno: "Leo, I'm reading things that would make the cast of Up With People sit down on the floor and cry."

    CJ getting ramped up by that reporter(I'm actually a big fan of that actor) and then sandbagging herself was tough to watch. In addition to feeling bad for her it was just the worst time for a mistake like that. After that and Sam's outburst in Leo's office it's clear the staff hasn't finished processing Bartlet concealing his MS.

    I loved when everyone in the Sit Room gave Bartlet a stand ovation after he announced he would be seeking a second term, even if it was mostly ceremonial. I also liked that Nancy referred to Bartlet as "our boy." It's just nice to know that even with his lack of military experience they've come to respect him as Commander-in-chief.

    All in all a solid start to the third season.moreless

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  • Aftermath of it all...

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    By Parricida, Sep 08, 2008 Report Abuse
    So, story of president's health is out there and so is that he is running for re-election and if that is not enough, they still have the Haiti thing. It is just a matter of time when it all turns over someone heads. CJ is great example of it and I am afraid she will hate herself for one simple sentence for long.

    And that lawyer.. oh.. he is so annoying and it really looks bad for Charlie.. and they all claching in Leo's office.. this episode really had the tension and show the pressure and it all just worked well those little slower clips in the mean while.. great composition.moreless

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  • Wow, my head is still spinning...

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    By cookaberry, Aug 20, 2006 Report Abuse
    This episode picks up just a little bit before the season finale ended. But the rest of the episode is filled with scenes right after the season finale and four weeks later... So much information is presented, my head is spinning... It feels like I can't absorb it all, there are new characters and all kinds of things that don't make any sense... I can only hope things will be cleared up when I watch the next one.

    I love the thing with Joey Lucas and the poll, at the beginning. Bartlet's running again, though I felt the beginning was a bit anti-climatic, and they didn't really need to show all the things they did from the previous episode. I love the RU-456, or w/ever, and Donna's Hallelujah! Plus CJ was amazing in the briefing room, and her relieved comment. Ouch! But that was a pretty amazing thing when she comes out afterwards. And I love the scenes of everyone at the bar, and Donna eating Josh's food, Toby writing with out paper... It's classic...

    There's just so much to absorb after this episode, I can't wrap my mind around it, I feel like I'll have to watch it three times to completely get everything.moreless

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    • Additional Credit: Washington D.C. Production Services by Thinkfilm, Inc.

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    • The images of Air Force One seen as the staff climbed onboard in the opening sequence were computer generated. A sly reference to this was made in the next scene where C.J. says she "cannot computer generate images of the first lady" Edit
    • Music Featured In This Episode:- "Hanging by a Moment" by Lifehouse Edit

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    • Bruno: Leo, I'm reading things that would make the cast of Up With People sit down on the floor and cry. Edit
    • Josh: I said to you, I said this - I said: "Do you want food?" Donna: Yes. Josh: And you said, "No, I don't want any food." Donna: Yeah. Josh: And now, you're eating my food. Donna: You'd kind of think you'd have learned it by now. Edit
    • Josh: (Joey and Kenny come in soaking wet) What happened? Joey (Kenny): My ride left without me. Josh: Mine, too. I got a ride with Larry and Ed. Joey (Kenny): Yes. Didn't you see me jumping up and down waving my hands in the air? Josh: I just thought you were happy. Larry: Me, too. Joey: You're an idiot! Edit

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