Ep 8. Shibboleth

As President Bartlet and his staff prepare for Thanksgiving, a group of Chinese refugees claiming asylum in the US pose a moral and political quandary for the White House. Meanwhile, CJ struggles to come up with a creative tie-in to the Thanksgiving holiday for the press briefing, while Toby and Sam work to ensure a turkey the president will pardon makes it to the White House safely. The relationship between Josh and Donna continues to develop, with tensions and awkwardness undeniable, while Leo grapples with the ongoing consequences of his own family's history of addiction. As the episode unfolds, each character is forced to confront their own complex moral challenges and attempt to balance competing priorities as they strive to do what is right for the country and themselves.