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  • NBC
  • Sep 17, 2006
  • NBC
  • Sep 17, 2006
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

Summary Aaron Sorkin, the mastermind behind "West Wing" and "Sports Night" brings NBC's next great drama, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Featuring an all-star cast in front of and behind the camera, such as "Friends" alum Matthew Perry, "West Wing" alum Bradley Whitford, plus the talented Amanda Peet, D.L. Hughley, and veteran Ed Asner. Sorkin, ...

Created By: Aaron Sorkin

  • NBC
  • Sep 17, 2006
  • NBC
  • Sep 17, 2006
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Season 1
Season Premiere: Sep 17, 2006
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 33 Critic Reviews
75
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 31 User Ratings
8.5
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Summary Aaron Sorkin, the mastermind behind "West Wing" and "Sports Night" brings NBC's next great drama, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Featuring an all-star cast in front of and behind the camera, such as "Friends" alum Matthew Perry, "West Wing" alum Bradley Whitford, plus the talented Amanda Peet, D.L. Hughley, and veteran Ed Asner. Sorkin, ...

Created By: Aaron Sorkin

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Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 17, 2006 • 1 h
Pilot
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.
Episode 2 • Sep 24, 2006 • 43 m
The Cold Open
It's the week of Matt and Danny's first show. A Christian group is threatening to protest and boycott the show, the musical guest suddenly becomes unavailable, and Matt is obsessing over the show's opening skit.
Episode 3 • Oct 1, 2006 • 43 m
The Focus Group
Focus group numbers have some people at the show and at the network up in arms, Matt seems apprehensive about airing skits that make fun of Republicans, and an embarrassing event from Jordan's past comes to light.
Episode 4 • Oct 8, 2006 • 42 m
The West Coast Delay
The show faces a legal nightmare when an viewer notices that a joke in the news segment was plagiarized from a stand-up comedian, and posts the clip on the Internet during the show.
Episode 5 • Oct 16, 2006 • 44 m
The Long Lead Story
A magazine writer shows up to write a story about the show, but ends up focusing her questions on the hot-and-cold relationship between Matt and Harriet.
Episode 6 • Oct 22, 2006 • 44 m
The Wrap Party
Tom gets a visit from his uptight conservative parents, Matt and Simon go out to find new African-American writers for the show, and Cal tries to find the identity of a confused elderly man who wanders into the wrap party.
Episode 7 • Nov 6, 2006 • 42 m
Nevada Day: Part 1
Episode 8 • Nov 12, 2006 • 42 m
Nevada Day: Part 2
Jack continues to plead with the judge to bail Tom out of jail before the show airs. Meanwhile, the ones left behind try to write an alternate show in case Tom and Simon don't return in time.
Episode 9 • Nov 20, 2006 • 42 m
The Option Period
Matt discovers that Ricky and Ron are trying to get a sitcom deal, Jordan wants the producers to make staff cuts, and Harriet is considering appearing in a sexy magazine.
Episode 10 • Nov 27, 2006 • 43 m
B-12
Matt tries to get a new show on air with just two staff writers, neither of whom have ever gotten a skit on air. Meanwhile, Jordan tries to soften her image with a magazine interview, but it doesn't go smoothly.
Episode 11 • Dec 4, 2006 • 44 m
The Christmas Show
Danny helps Jordan with her pregnancy--but what ulterior motives does he have? Meanwhile, Matt tries to put together a Christmas-themed show without being too L.A.-phony, and Harriet gets a movie offer that could advance her career.
Episode 12 • Jan 21, 2007 • 43 m
Monday
Episode 13 • Jan 29, 2007 • 41 m
The Harriet Dinner
Episode 14 • Feb 4, 2007 • 45 m
The Harriet Dinner: Part II
Tom is stuck at the dinner with a drunk Kim Tao who keeps coming on to him. Jordan and Danny get rescued from the roof. Matt and Harriet's relationship falls apart.
Episode 15 • Feb 12, 2007 • 45 m
The Friday Night Slaughter
Matt recalls how he met Harriet.
Episode 16 • Feb 19, 2007 • 42 m
4 A.M. Miracle
Matt has writer block and must deal with a lawyer filing a sexual harassment suit. Harriet continues shooting her movie. Jordan and Danny enter into a contest to see who is the better parent.
Episode 17 • May 24, 2007 • 37 m
The Disaster Show
A wildcat strike and a bomb scare combine to challenge the Studio 60 crew on show night.
Episode 18 • May 31, 2007 • 43 m
Breaking News
Jordan faces a scare with her pregnancy. Tom must deal with a crisis. Matt's drug habit is no longer a secret.
Episode 19 • Jun 7, 2007 • 42 m
K&R: Part 1
Jordan has surgery as the situation with Tom's brother grows more grim.
Episode 20 • Jun 14, 2007 • 40 m
K&R: Part 2
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.
Episode 21 • Jun 21, 2007 • 42 m
K&R: Part 3
Jordan faces a new complication, Jack spends time with Simon following the actor's outburst and in flashback we finally see why Matt and Danny left the show five years previously.
Episode 22 • Jun 28, 2007 • 45 m
What Kind of Day Has It Been
Dawn finally rises after the night from hell with some good news, new beginnings and new additions for some of the cast and crew of the show.

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 33 Critic Reviews
75
73% Positive
24 Reviews
24% Mixed
8 Reviews
3% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 33 Critic Reviews
75
73% Positive
24 Reviews
24% Mixed
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3% Negative
1 Review

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100
"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" lives up to the advance hype, easily qualifying as one of the best new broadcast series of the fall.
By Tim Goodman FULL REVIEW
90
The agile humor and light, sharp intelligence permeating the script make "Studio 60" far and away one of the season's best new dramas, if not the top entry.
By Melanie McFarland FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 31 User Ratings
8.5
94% Positive
29 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
6% Negative
2 Ratings

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Universal Acclaim Based on 31 User Ratings
8.5
94% Positive
29 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
6% Negative
2 Ratings

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10
Maxill_ZA
Nov 25, 2013
Very re-watchable. So many jokes, delivered so quickly and effortlessly. I thoroughly enjoyed this. A great season finale, although it's shame there was only one season.
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10
JDECW2012
Mar 29, 2013
This is one of my fav shows bought it dead cheap burned through it. Beside form the a great cast and direction the reason why i love the show is the writing. It has drama, suspense, comedy but not for the sake of it like and great character development. Lot of people are upset that it did not get a second season but if i am honest i don't care i care if a show gets canned and it is left on a cliffhanger of with questions not answered. Unlike this show where it had a great wrap up where everything was answered which was great.
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80
It's easily one of the best new shows of the season.
By Bill Goodykoontz FULL REVIEW
75
While the actual comedy being prepared for the variety show isn't often a success... the drama behind the scenes is clearly what's worth watching.
FULL REVIEW
70
The banter between Perry and Whitfield... is dazzling enough to make one forget the pilot's storytelling sins.
By David Zurawik FULL REVIEW
60
Here's hoping that the strong whiff of sanctimony in the pilot of "Studio 60" is blown away by fresh air in future episodes.
By Nancy DeWolf Smith FULL REVIEW
30
Really, I just wish it were funny. Not walking-banter funny, or look-what-I-know funny, but funny funny. Even a little bit.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
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10
Jtso4
Jan 28, 2013
One of the best shows i have ever watched. Very funny and smart, i really can't believe it was cancelled. Great cast and well done by Sorkin. Matthew Perry is AMAZING!!!
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9
baoboa
Dec 28, 2012
Excellent show. As another user stated "I can`t believe this show was canceled!", exactly my sentiment's. It's that good. Why oh why do the Hollywood powers that be never seem to get it? This one was a winner. Hopefully Matthew Perry will return to being funny in his next creation - 'Go On simply ain't cutting it for me.
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carlj12345
Nov 15, 2011
Such a shame the show was cancelled, the only reason it lost a point on my behalf is because towards the end it turned into more of a romcom. However if you are contemplating watching it I would highly recommend you do.
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ChuckFarley
Feb 11, 2013
I'm pretty sure this was sorkin's punishment for west wing. you'll probably enjoy this if you are thirty-something female who believes in fairies or will watch anything with 'angel' in the title.
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