While a gala state dinner for the leader of Indonesia is prepared for and transpires, the president (
Martin Sheen) and his staff must deal with numerous sensitive situations. Federal agents are involved in an armed standoff with a group of extremists who are holding hostages, a powerful hurricane is coming down on a Naval vessel, and Teamsters are threatening to strike. Danny Concannon (
Timothy Busfield) flirts with Press Secretary C.J. Cregg (
Allison Janney), Sam (
Rob Lowe) spots his call-girl girlfriend at the dinner on the arm of a politician, and Josh, Toby, and C.J. attempt to get a request granted from an Indonesian official. This episode marks the first appearance of
Stockard Channing as First Lady Abigail Bartlet. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide