Object

Josh's Tie

Josh yanks off his own tie during backstage frenzy after Abbey slices Bartlet's lucky tie. Sam grabs it and fumbles the knot around Bartlet's neck, securing a hasty replacement amid shoves toward the debate stage. The silk accessory shifts from Josh's daily wear to presidential prop, smoothing the team's superstitious panic into focused launch.

3 appearances

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When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S4E6 · Game On

Scissors, Superstition, and the Two‑Minute Warning

Josh sacrifices his own tie by removing it to become the emergency replacement for Bartlet; the tie functions as a pragmatic stand-in, absorbing superstition and restoring ritual continuity.

Before: Worn by Josh as part of his outfit.

After: Removed by Josh and passed toward Sam/Charlie to knot onto Bartlet as a replacement.

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S4E6 · Game On

Cutting the Tie — Breaking the Spell

Josh's personal tie becomes a makeshift presidential prop: he rips it off and offers it so the team can preserve the look/ritual, transforming a private garment into a functional tool to steady the President before air.

Before: Worn by Josh as part of his clothing.

After: Removed from Josh and being fastened (clumsily) onto Bartlet by Sam as staff hurry toward the stage.

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S4E6 · Game On

Abbey Cuts the Tie — Ritchie Sets the Frame

Josh removes his own tie in the scramble; it becomes the practical replacement to restore the President's appearance. The silk tie transfers from Josh to Sam to Bartlet in the space of seconds.

Before: Worn by Josh at his neck as part of his normal attire.

After: Removed from Josh, handed through staff, and tied onto President Bartlet.

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