The West Wing - Season 5 Direct

: It holds an 89% critic score and a 76% audience score, suggesting that while it took a hit in "magic," it remained high-quality television compared to other dramas.

: Most fans view Season 5 as the series' low point, though it is often called a "transitional bridge" to the more focused campaign-heavy narratives of Seasons 6 and 7. The West Wing - Season 5

Finally realized why Season 5 is so much worse (in comparison) : It holds an 89% critic score and