Zoey Bartlet Abduction Tip Line 800 Number

C.J. announces the 800 number during her press briefing on Zoey Bartlet's abduction, pairing it with a precise physical description of Zoey—dark hair, olive complexion, 5'8", last seen in jeans and a sweater. She urges news directors to banner the number continuously on screen. Reporters including Female Reporter, Lyle, Katie Witt, and Steve absorb the directive amid their probing questions, marking the number as the public's direct link to the crisis response.

2 appearances

Purpose

Solicits public tips to aid in locating abducted First Daughter Zoey Bartlet

Significance

Transforms national media into a search tool, rallies public participation, and reinforces the administration's control over the kidnapping narrative amid lockdown and speculation.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E23 · Twenty-Five

C.J. Holds Press Briefing — Zoey Missing; Toby Reframes the Message

The 800 tip-line number is ordered by C.J. to be bannered continuously on network feeds; it is framed as the public's primary actionable channel for leads and reassurance, anchoring White House-media coordination.

Before: Established by communications team and ready to be broadcast; networks carrying the feed.

After: Actively bannered on network air as per C.J.'s instruction and serving as the public outreach conduit.

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S4E23 · Twenty-Five

Toby Sharpens the Message and Mobilizes the Nightshift

The 800 tip-line number is invoked by C.J. at the start of the briefing; it functions as the public's direct line to provide leads and is ordered to be bannered continuously by network partners.

Before: Announced and being carried by networks as a banner on live feeds.

After: Remains active and is reinforced by the White House's directive to centralize incoming information through its channels.

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