Well, it may be bizarre, but we can't wait to see it – a word-for-word re-enactment of season three's Hartsfield's Landing set for stage, complete with guest appearances from Michelle Obama, Samuel L. Jackson and Bill Clinton to name a few. While we'll leave it up to you as to whether the episode itself bears any parallels to 2020's looming presidential title fight, there's one thing for certain: it's not to be missed. So, here's how to watch The West Wing reunion online from wherever you are.
The West Wing reunion is available to watch now. HBO Max is your destination if you're in the US, with a VPN coming to your rescue (opens in new tab) if you find yourself away from the States.
Fully titled 'A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote', this very special reunion-of-sorts is in aid of the Michelle Obama-chaired non-partisan non-profit When We All Vote, which aims to get people using their ballots, no matter who they're voting for. And what better West Wing episode could've been chosen?
In Hartsfield's Landing, Jed Bartlet is in the throes of a re-election campaign, with a small but seemingly incredibly important New Hampshire primary front and center, and throughout the episode he plays chess with Sam and Toby. We won't say any more – if you know, you know, and if you don't, just watch the thing!
Performed at the Los Angeles Orpheum Theater this October by the full original cast (except, sadly, the late John Spencer), the show is punctuated by act breaks in which we'll be treated to guest appearances by Michelle Obama, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bill Clinton, Marlee Matlin and Samuel L. Jackson – quite the star-studded turnout, then.
Performed with respect to Covid-19 social distancing guidelines, this is very much a work of our times – and whether you watch it to rekindle that West Wing fire you've had since the infamous bicycle crash, or you just want to see a bit of history being made, we'll be right there glued to the screen with you. Here's how to watch The West Wing reunion online from wherever you are.
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How to watch The West Wing reunion online from outside your country
Taking a well-earned vacation or out of the country on business? Not a problem. You can easily catch The West Wing reunion from almost anywhere, despite geo-blocking restrictions.
The solution is simple. Just download a VPN to alter your IP address to your home country, which will then let you watch your favorite shows – like The West Wing – no matter where you are. Once installed, select the location of your home country and simply click connect. That's all there is to it.
And don't forget that a VPN isn't just for watching classic show reunions – there's loads you can do with these clever bits of software. From unblocking restricted sites and watching Netflix in other countries, to adding an extra layer of security for online shopping and banking, Virtual Private Networks offer loads of benefits beyond streaming TV.