<Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> References </Td> </Tr> <P> The West Wing is an American political drama television series that aired on NBC from September 22, 1999 to May 14, 2006, broadcasting 156 episodes over seven seasons . Created by Aaron Sorkin and produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television, the show follows the lives of White House staffers, including the President . The show starred an ensemble cast who portrayed various staff members of the federal government . </P> <P> The West Wing received 277 award nominations, winning 87 of them . This includes 95 Primetime Emmy Awards (with 26 wins), 20 Golden Globe Awards (2 wins), 20 Screen Actors Guild Awards (7 wins), 12 Television Critics Association Awards (5 wins), 12 Writers Guild of America Awards (2 wins), and 8 Directors Guild of America Awards (2 wins). </P> <P> In addition to the cast winning the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series and the Satellite Award for Outstanding Television Ensemble, several cast and crew members received awards and nominations for their individual work, including Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Stockard Channing, John Spencer, and Alan Alda . </P>

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