The Best Episodes of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

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8.9/10(482 votes)
#1 - The Christmas Show
S1:E1112/4/2006
With a holiday show on the horizon, Matt is determined to bring the Christmas spirit to Studio 60. Which works romantic wonders for him. Meanwhile, Danny has to confront his true feelings for Jordan.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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8.9/10(388 votes)
#2 - What Kind of Day Has It Been
S1:E226/28/2007
Danny, Jordan, Tom, and Simon's long day finally comes to an end. Meanwhile, Matt and Harriet have a new start in their relationship.
Director:Bradley Whitford
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Bradley Whitford
Writer:Unknown
8.7/10(742 votes)
#3 - Pilot
S1:E19/18/2006
When the Executive Producer of sketch show 'Studio 60' has an on-air meltdown, new network president Jordan McDeere hires Danny Tripp and Matt Albie to replace him and save the show.
Director:Thomas Schlamme
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Thomas Schlamme
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.7/10(509 votes)
#4 - The Cold Open
S1:E29/25/2006
Now that they're on board, Matt and Danny try not to crumble under the pressure of putting on their first big show, where the stakes are outrageously high. Also high are the number of complaints the network is getting over the "Crazy Christians" sketch, which Jordan defends to Jack.
Director:Thomas Schlamme
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Thomas Schlamme
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.6/10(421 votes)
#5 - The West Coast Delay
S1:E410/9/2006
Matt fabricates a response to a gift sent by one of Harriet's fans while the show attempts to recover from 90 seconds of questionable material. An article about the show is approved by Jordan.
Directors:Thomas Schlamme, Timothy Busfield
Writer:Unknown
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Directors:Thomas Schlamme, Timothy Busfield
Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(409 votes)
#6 - The Wrap Party
S1:E610/23/2006
A drunken Jordan makes friends with the cast during an after-show party, Danny tries to get Matt's mind off Harriet with the help of three sexy women, Simon makes a plea to hire more black writers and Cal deals with a mysterious man backstage.
Director:David Semel
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:David Semel
Writer:Aaron Sorkin

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8.5/10(391 votes)
#7 - Nevada Day (1)
S1:E711/6/2006
Studio 60 staff must travel to Nevada to free Tom from jail in time for the show. Meanwhile, a judge who doesn't care for the show complicates matters.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.4/10(375 votes)
#8 - Nevada Day (2)
S1:E811/13/2006
Jack pleads with the local Nevada judge to free Tom so he can make it back to the Friday night show. Meanwhile, tension heats up between Matt and Harriet on the set.
Director:Timothy Busfield
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Timothy Busfield
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.4/10(350 votes)
#9 - B-12
S1:E1011/27/2006
A virus threatens the staff while Matt has to cope with a reduced writing staff. Jordan tells Danny a little secret which could affect the whole NBS network.
Director:Bryan Gordon
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Bryan Gordon
Writer:Unknown
8.4/10(342 votes)
#10 - Breaking News
S1:E185/31/2007
During a live show, Jordan has problems with her pregnancy while an even bigger problem is in store for Tom. Meanwhile, Matt's rampant pill use is discovered by a member of staff.
Director:Andrew Bernstein
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Andrew Bernstein
Writer:Unknown
8.4/10(297 votes)
#11 - K&R (3)
S1:E216/21/2007
The long day's journey into night continues as we learn more, in flashback, about how Matt and Danny came to be fired. Jack tries to convince Simon to apologize for his statement to the press. Matt continues to explore paying a ransom to free Tom’s brother over the objections of Captain Boyle. Harriet sits with and act as a distraction for Danny who is keeping vigil for Jordan at the hospital.
Director:Timothy Busfield
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Timothy Busfield
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.3/10(290 votes)
#12 - K&R (2)
S1:E206/14/2007
Tom's Brother is still captive; Simon talks to the press; the lawyer talks to the ransom liaisons. Matt flashes back to 9/11 censorship. Jordan has her baby.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.3/10(320 votes)
#13 - K&R (1)
S1:E196/7/2007
Jordan is rushed into surgery as the situation with Tom's brother grows more grim.
Director:Timothy Busfield
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Timothy Busfield
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.3/10(324 votes)
#14 - The Harriet Dinner (2)
S1:E142/5/2007
Danny and Jordan cannot get down from the roof of the theater; staff members attend a dinner honoring Harriet; Harriet and Matt's relationship begins to unravel.
Director:John Fortenberry
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:John Fortenberry
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.3/10(426 votes)
#15 - The Focus Group
S1:E310/2/2006
A scare is sent through the company by a focus group that Matt and Danny's first show rating success might not carry on during the rest of the season.
Director:Christopher Misiano
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Christopher Misiano
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.2/10(323 votes)
#16 - 4 a.m. Miracle
S1:E162/19/2007
Matt is stuck on a Wednesday night with writer's block and also has to contend with a young lawyer who's investigating a sexual harassment claim while Harriet continues shooting her movie. In addition, Jordan and Danny enter into a contest to see who'd make the better parent.
Director:Laura Innes
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Laura Innes
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.2/10(333 votes)
#17 - The Option Period
S1:E911/20/2006
Word of Ricky and Ron planning to leave the show along with the writing staff causes trouble at Studio 60. Meanwhile, Harriet considers doing a sexy lingerie spread in a magazine and Jordan and Danny wrestle with pending budget cuts.
Director:John Fortenberry
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:John Fortenberry
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.2/10(336 votes)
#18 - The Disaster Show
S1:E175/24/2007
Allison Janney, as herself, is the guest host of a show that goes haywire when the propmasters and cue card workers stage a last minute wildcat strike.
Director:Thomas Schlamme
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Thomas Schlamme
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.1/10(319 votes)
#19 - The Harriet Dinner (1)
S1:E131/29/2007
Danny and Jordan cannot get down from the roof of the theater; staff members attend a dinner honoring Harriet; Harriet and Matt's relationship begins to unravel.
Director:Timothy Busfield
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Timothy Busfield
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.1/10(324 votes)
#20 - Monday
S1:E121/22/2007
Danny continues his pursuit of Jordan while Matt competes on an online bid for a date with Harriet. Jack and Wilson must deal with their pending situation about Macau, while Jordan meets with Hallie Gallway regarding a new reality show pitch.
Director:Lawrence Trilling
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Lawrence Trilling
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.1/10(337 votes)
#21 - The Friday Night Slaughter
S1:E152/12/2007
Matt takes a stroll down memory lane and recalls how he met Harriet.
Director:Thomas Schlamme
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:Thomas Schlamme
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
8.1/10(382 votes)
#22 - The Long Lead Story
S1:E510/16/2006
During cast rehearsals with Lauren Graham and Sting, a reporter attempts to get the real story on Matt and Harriet. Meanwhile Jordan passes on a tasteless new reality series.
Director:David Petrarca
Writer:Aaron Sorkin
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Director:David Petrarca
Writer:Aaron Sorkin