Character

Megan Ziegler

playful mischievous loyal charismatic light-hearted

Megan Ziegler, the Woman in Red Coat, belongs to Toby Ziegler's acting troupe that pranks Josh Lyman on Election Day at a polling place. She engages Josh warmly, mentions her parents' voting habits, flirts lightly to ease his tension, then delivers Toby's message revealing the staged confusion of ballots. Her actions turn Josh's panic over invalid votes into comic relief, underscoring her loyalty to Toby, playful rapport with political staff, and skill at diffusing high-pressure moments amid electoral chaos.

2 appearances

Also known as: Woman in Red Coat

Megan Ziegler's Journey

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2 moments

S4E7 · Election Night

Ballot Confusion — Prank and Collapse

Amused and collusive; she enjoys puncturing Josh's seriousness and easing tension with levity.

The Woman in Red Coat engages Josh warmly, disarms him with flirtation and small talk, then delivers the reveal that she carries a message from Toby—triggering the group's laughter and …

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S4E7 · Election Night

Staged Voters Expose Josh's Election Jitters

Amused and mischievous; deliberately soothing Josh before delivering the punchline that flips the situation into a joke.

Megan Ziegler (the Woman in the Red Coat) disarms Josh with charm, flirts lightly, then delivers the line that names Toby and the 'ten dollars' gag — she punctures the …

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