Object

Debbie's $50 Poker Wager

Debbie declares a $50 bet during the late-night poker game in Leo's office, where C.J., Larry, Bartlet, and Josh join the stakes. The wager hangs in the air amid banter, tightening the informal game's tension as Will arrives in uniform and Charlie's summons looms, pulling the group from play to crisis.

2 appearances

Purpose

Monetary stake and wager in the poker game

Significance

Heightens the playful pressure of the poker night, humanizing the staff's brief respite before duty intervenes, with Debbie's bold bet marking the shift from levity to urgency.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Uniform at the Poker Table — Will's Quiet Introduction

Debbie's $50 wager is the active stake of the ongoing hand and anchors the game's stakes at the moment Will arrives, underscoring that this is a private social event with real interpersonal currency.

Before: Announced and active as the current bet during the hand.

After: Remains the current bet; not resolved within this event segment due to interruption.

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S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Poker Night Interrupted — Charlie Summons the President

Debbie's $50 wager is the night's tangible stake; it punctuates the game's seriousness despite its intimacy and helps sustain the evening's rituals before the interruption.

Before: Announced and effectively on the table as the active bet.

After: Left unresolved in play as attention shifts to the summons.

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