Um, that would be my beloved West Wing. I was dismayed at the start of this season. It wasn’t lookin’ good, folks. But lo, after those first two dismal episodes (seriously…that whole leaving Leo in the woods bit? I’m trying to purge it from my mind) things are looking up.

I was skeptical about CJ’s promotion, but it’s actually quite enjoyable (if unrealistic). Toby doing the press briefings is hilarious.

The funny is back. The dialogue, while not quite Sorkinesque, is smart and funny. In these past couple of episodes, I’ve laughed out loud, cheered, and been genuinely moved. I no longer feel like the characters are simply empty shells of what they once were.

Kudos to whomever’s been doing the writing. Keep it up, folks!