The Supremes

The sentiment of the episode is opposing political doctrines can be equally, successfully and rationally argued without causing wars- and they should be. The casting choices for the main guest characters could not have been better. It's too bad that in real life the middle of the road monotonous choices are preferred

This episode leaves me with a good feeling. I have to admit that I had misty eyes all through the last half hour. And its difficult to claim that "West Wing" usually does that to the viewers.

The reason for my joy for this episode is two-folded. First of all there is Glenn Close, perfectly casted as a liberal judge. Second there is the message, that the gloomy impression of a Left and Right in USA, unable to communicate, is not true.

The beauty lies in the compromise that does not look like the usual compromise. Instead of victory for the mediocre, we see a victory of the genius.

This episode is also the last high peak before the series finally loses its momentum.

10/10 doesn't do justice to this episode. It's an excellent example of what this show set out to achieve, of bipartisan politics and compromise, and of the feeling that there's still hope.

If a better hour of television exist I have not seen it . It's tightly scripted over a single topic of the Supreme Court. The clever maneuvering to make satisfying to all involved is what Josh Lyman must accomplish and it's no minor accomplishment. Without going into the entire episode as no one can do it complete justice ( certainly not me) Josh in particular and the staff navigate the egos and genuine concerns of those involved trying to get the right combination of idealism and practicality to make the most important of decisions and they do! With a little help from Donna ( who inadvertently) gives Josh the idea for a genius move. The humor is interwoven into the script is Sorkin at his best with a serious topic it's not tacked on it simply threaded in naturally.

Glenn Close adds to the overall sublime experience.