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Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: Season 1

22 episodes Premiered Sep 18, 2006 Updated Jul 22, 2026
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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Sep 18, 2006 · 45 min

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 sho

S1·E2 Core

The Cold Open

Sep 25, 2006 · 43 min

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

S1·E3 Core

The Focus Group

Oct 2, 2006 · 42 min

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.

S1·E4 Core

The West Coast Delay

Oct 9, 2006 · 41 min

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 approve

S1·E5 Core

The Long Lead Story

Oct 16, 2006 · 43 min

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.

S1·E6 Core

The Wrap Party

Oct 23, 2006 · 43 min

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 m

S1·E7 Core

Nevada Day (1)

Nov 6, 2006 · 42 min

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.

S1·E8 Core

Nevada Day (2)

Nov 13, 2006 · 42 min

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.

S1·E9 Core

The Option Period

Nov 20, 2006 · 41 min

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 a

S1·E10 Core

B-12

Nov 27, 2006 · 42 min

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.

S1·E11 Core

The Christmas Show

Dec 4, 2006 · 43 min

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 f

S1·E12 Core

Monday

Jan 22, 2007 · 41 min

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

S1·E13 Core

The Harriet Dinner (1)

Jan 29, 2007 · 41 min

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.

S1·E14 Core

The Harriet Dinner (2)

Feb 5, 2007 · 44 min

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.

S1·E15 Core

The Friday Night Slaughter

Feb 12, 2007 · 44 min

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

S1·E16 Core

4am Miracle

Feb 19, 2007 · 41 min

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 he

S1·E17 Core

The Disaster Show

May 24, 2007 · 36 min

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.

S1·E18 Core

Breaking News

May 31, 2007 · 42 min

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.

S1·E19 Core

K & R (1)

Jun 7, 2007 · 41 min

Jordan is rushed into surgery as the situation with Tom's brother grows more grim.

S1·E20 Core

K & R (2)

Jun 14, 2007 · 39 min

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.

S1·E21 Mytharc

K & R (3)

Jun 21, 2007 · 41 min

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 t

S1·E22 Mytharc

What Kind of Day Has It Been

Jun 28, 2007 · 44 min

Danny, Jordan, Tom, and Simon's long day finally comes to an end. Meanwhile, Matt and Harriet have a new start in their relationship.

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