Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Season 1

1. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: Season 1 (2006)

Pilot

1. Pilot

9.5Monday, 18th September 2006 45min
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.
The Cold Open

2. The Cold Open

9.3Monday, 25th September 2006 43min
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.
The Focus Group

3. The Focus Group

10Monday, 2nd October 2006 42min
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.
The West Coast Delay

4. The West Coast Delay

9.7Monday, 9th October 2006 41min
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.
The Long Lead Story

5. The Long Lead Story

10Monday, 16th October 2006 43min
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.
The Wrap Party

6. The Wrap Party

10Monday, 23rd October 2006 43min
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.
Nevada Day (1)

7. Nevada Day (1)

10Monday, 6th November 2006 42min
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.
Nevada Day (2)

8. Nevada Day (2)

10Monday, 13th November 2006 42min
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.
The Option Period

9. The Option Period

10Monday, 20th November 2006 41min
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.
B-12

10. B-12

10Monday, 27th November 2006 42min
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.
The Christmas Show

11. The Christmas Show

10Monday, 4th December 2006 43min
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.
Monday

12. Monday

10Monday, 22nd January 2007 41min
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.
The Harriet Dinner (1)

13. The Harriet Dinner (1)

10Monday, 29th January 2007 41min
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.
The Harriet Dinner (2)

14. The Harriet Dinner (2)

10Monday, 5th February 2007 44min
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.
The Friday Night Slaughter

15. The Friday Night Slaughter

10Monday, 12th February 2007 44min
Matt takes a stroll down memory lane and recalls how he met Harriet.
4am Miracle

16. 4am Miracle

10Monday, 19th February 2007 41min
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.
The Disaster Show

17. The Disaster Show

10Thursday, 24th May 2007 36min
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.
Breaking News

18. Breaking News

10Thursday, 31st May 2007 42min
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.
K & R (1)

19. K & R (1)

10Thursday, 7th June 2007 41min
Jordan is rushed into surgery as the situation with Tom's brother grows more grim.
K & R (2)

20. K & R (2)

10Thursday, 14th June 2007 39min
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.
K & R (3)

21. K & R (3)

10Thursday, 21st June 2007 41min
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.
What Kind of Day Has It Been

22. What Kind of Day Has It Been

10Thursday, 28th June 2007 44min
Danny, Jordan, Tom, and Simon's long day finally comes to an end. Meanwhile, Matt and Harriet have a new start in their relationship.