The West Wing was a popular political drama that aired on NBC from 1999 to 2006. It centered on the administration of Democratic President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen) and his senior staff. The series was created by Aaron Sorkin, who wrote the majority of episodes from seasons one through four.
One Of TV’s Greatest Shows
The series was so popular, it won three Golden Globe Awards and 26 Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Drama Series (which it won four times in a row from 2000 to 2003). It averaged around 16 million viewers and has consistently landed on “Best Of” lists as one of the greatest shows of all time.
