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The Best Episodes of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

Every episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip!

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Network:NBC

Best Episodes Summary

"The Christmas Show" is the best rated episode of "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". It scored 8.9/10 based on 479 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on 12/4/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "What Kind of Day Has It Been".

  • The Christmas Show
    8.9/10479 votes
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    #1 - The Christmas Show

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/2006

    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: N/A

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • What Kind of Day Has It Been
    8.9/10392 votes
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    #2 - What Kind of Day Has It Been

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 6/28/2007

    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: N/A

  • Pilot
    8.7/10722 votes
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    #3 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/2006

    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

  • The Cold Open
    8.7/10500 votes
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    #4 - The Cold Open

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2006

    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

  • The West Coast Delay
    8.6/10414 votes
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    #5 - The West Coast Delay

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2006

    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.

    Director: Thomas Schlamme, Timothy Busfield

    Writer: N/A

  • Nevada Day (1)
    8.5/10370 votes
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    #6 - Nevada Day (1)

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2006

    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: N/A

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • The Wrap Party
    8.4/10390 votes
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    #7 - The Wrap Party

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/2006

    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

  • Nevada Day (2)
    8.4/10351 votes
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    #8 - Nevada Day (2)

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2006

    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

  • Breaking News
    8.4/10322 votes
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    #9 - Breaking News

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 5/31/2007

    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: N/A

  • K & R (3)
    8.4/10278 votes
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    #10 - K & R (3)

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 6/21/2007

    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

  • The Focus Group
    8.3/10402 votes
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    #11 - The Focus Group

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2006

    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

  • B-12
    8.3/10335 votes
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    #12 - B-12

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2006

    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: N/A

  • The Harriet Dinner (2)
    8.3/10305 votes
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    #13 - The Harriet Dinner (2)

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/2007

    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

  • K & R (1)
    8.3/10297 votes
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    #14 - K & R (1)

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 6/7/2007

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

    Director: Timothy Busfield

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • K & R (2)
    8.3/10268 votes
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    #15 - K & R (2)

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 6/14/2007

    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: N/A

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • The Option Period
    8.2/10307 votes
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    #16 - The Option Period

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2006

    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

  • The Disaster Show
    8.2/10316 votes
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    #17 - The Disaster Show

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 5/24/2007

    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

  • The Long Lead Story
    8.1/10359 votes
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    #18 - The Long Lead Story

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2006

    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

  • Monday
    8.1/10304 votes
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    #19 - Monday

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2007

    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

  • The Harriet Dinner (1)
    8.1/10299 votes
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    #20 - The Harriet Dinner (1)

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2007

    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

  • The Friday Night Slaughter
    8.1/10317 votes
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    #21 - The Friday Night Slaughter

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/12/2007

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

    Director: Thomas Schlamme

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • 4am Miracle
    8.1/10303 votes
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    #22 - 4am Miracle

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/19/2007

    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