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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 2 - The Cold Open
    9.5/10(500 votes)

    #1 - The Cold Open

    S1:E2

    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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  2. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    9.6/10(729 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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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  3. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 4 - The West Coast Delay
    9.8/10(413 votes)

    #3 - The West Coast Delay

    S1:E4

    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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  4. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 3 - The Focus Group
    10.0/10(417 votes)

    #4 - The Focus Group

    S1:E3

    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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  5. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 5 - The Long Lead Story
    10.0/10(375 votes)

    #5 - The Long Lead Story

    S1:E5

    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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  6. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 6 - The Wrap Party
    10.0/10(402 votes)

    #6 - The Wrap Party

    S1:E6

    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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  7. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 7 - Nevada Day (1)
    10.0/10(385 votes)

    #7 - Nevada Day (1)

    S1:E7

    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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  8. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 8 - Nevada Day (2)
    10.0/10(369 votes)

    #8 - Nevada Day (2)

    S1:E8

    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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  9. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 9 - The Option Period
    10.0/10(324 votes)

    #9 - The Option Period

    S1:E9

    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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  10. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 10 - B-12
    10.0/10(343 votes)

    #10 - B-12

    S1:E10

    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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  11. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 11 - The Christmas Show
    10.0/10(472 votes)

    #11 - The Christmas Show

    S1:E11

    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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  12. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 12 - Monday
    10.0/10(318 votes)

    #12 - Monday

    S1:E12

    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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  13. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 13 - The Harriet Dinner (1)
    10.0/10(314 votes)

    #13 - The Harriet Dinner (1)

    S1:E13

    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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  14. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 14 - The Harriet Dinner (2)
    10.0/10(317 votes)

    #14 - The Harriet Dinner (2)

    S1:E14

    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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  15. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 15 - The Friday Night Slaughter
    10.0/10(332 votes)

    #15 - The Friday Night Slaughter

    S1:E15

    Matt takes a stroll down memory lane and recalls how he met Harriet.

    Director:Thomas Schlamme
    Writer:Aaron Sorkin

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  16. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 16 - 4am Miracle
    10.0/10(318 votes)

    #16 - 4am Miracle

    S1:E16

    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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  17. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 17 - The Disaster Show
    10.0/10(331 votes)

    #17 - The Disaster Show

    S1:E17

    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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  18. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 18 - Breaking News
    10.0/10(335 votes)

    #18 - Breaking News

    S1:E18

    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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  19. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 19 - K & R (1)
    10.0/10(314 votes)

    #19 - K & R (1)

    S1:E19

    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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  20. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 20 - K & R (2)
    10.0/10(283 votes)

    #20 - K & R (2)

    S1:E20

    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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  21. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 21 - K & R (3)
    10.0/10(290 votes)

    #21 - K & R (3)

    S1:E21

    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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  22. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Season 1 Episode 22 - What Kind of Day Has It Been
    10.0/10(382 votes)

    #22 - What Kind of Day Has It Been

    S1:E22

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Cold Open" is the worst rated episode of "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". It scored 9.5/10 based on 500 votes. Directed by Thomas Schlamme and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on 9/25/2006. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".