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Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip S1E5 — The Long Lead Story

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Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip•Season 1•Episode 5

The Long Lead Story

8.1/10 · 380 votesOct 16, 200643 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byDavid Petrarca

Written byAaron Sorkin

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Seasons1

Cast8

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry

Matt Albie

Amanda Peet

Amanda Peet

Jordan McDeere

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Danny Tripp

Steven Weber

Steven Weber

Jack Rudolph

D.L. Hughley

D.L. Hughley

Simon Stiles

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Harriet Hayes

Nate Corddry

Nate Corddry

Tom Jeter

Timothy Busfield

Timothy Busfield

Cal Shanley

Crew2

Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin

Writer

David Petrarca

David Petrarca

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Long Lead Story" is episode 5 of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 380 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by David Petrarca and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on October 16, 2006.

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