In Depth: The Evolution of Studio 60

1 :01x01 - Pilot

The Executive Producer of a sketch show entitled Studio 60, which is celebrating it's 20th season, has a melt-down on air and is fired from the show. He leaves behind a PR disaster and a show in need of new management and guidance. Network president Jordan McDeere hires Danny Tripp and Matt Albie as Executive Producers for the show, hoping that together they can save the show.

2 :01x02 - The Cold Open

The Studio 60 cast and crew continue to deal with the fallout of Wes' on-air breakdown, as well as adjusting to Matt and Danny's management. Harriet finds out that Matt is sleeping with Jeannie, a cast member and writer. Meanwhile, Jeannie stresses when a sketch she pitched doesn't go over as well as she hoped; and the team scrambles to find a musical guest when the lead singer for The White Stripes catches tonsillitis.

3 :01x03 - The Focus Group

A network focus group comes to the set, sending a scare through the cast and crew that the initial spike in the ratings after Matt and Danny took charge were just a fluke.

4 :01x04 - The West Coast Delay

After 90 seconds of questionable material airs, the crew scrambles to recover. Meanwhile, Matt has to come up with a response to a gift from one of Harriet's fans and Jordan looks over an article written about the show.

5 :01x05 - The Long Lead Story

As the cast rehearses the upcoming episode featuring Lauren Graham and Sting, a reporter tries to land a story about Matt and Harriet past history together. Meanwhile, Jordan deals the the backlash after she passes on a new reality series.

6 :01x06 - The Wrap Party

At an aftershow party, Jordan, tipsy after a few drinks, makes friends with the cast of the show. In order to get Matt\'s mind off of Harriet, Danny decides to hire three beautiful women. Meanwhile, Cal encounters a mysterious man backstage and Simon campaigns for more black writers.

7 :01x07 - Nevada Day, Part I

Members of the Studio 60 staff travel to Nevada to get Tom out of jail and make it back before Friday's taping. There they encounter a judge who isn't a fan of the show and his disdain for the show interferes with their plan to get Tom before taping starts.

8 :01x08 - Nevada Day, Part II

Jack has to get Tom out of a small town jail to make it back for his show that night. Back at the studio, tempers flare as tension heats up between Matt and Harriet.

9 :01x09 - The Option Period

After the show's ratings begin to drop, Matt finds out that both Ron and Ricky are planning to leave Studio 60 -- and bring the writing staff with them. Meanwhile, Harriet debates whether or not do do a lingerie spread in a popular magazine and Jordan and Danny stress over budget cuts.

10 :01x10 - B-12

A virus runs rampant though the cast and crew, but the show must press on despite the illnesses and a small writing staff. Meanwhile, Jordan delivers surprising news to Danny.

11 :01x11 - The Christmas Show

With Christmas nearing, as well as the annual holiday Studio 60 episode, Matt sets himself on a personal mission to spread holiday cheer at the studio. Meanwhile, Danny is forced to confront his true feelings for Jordan.

12 :01x12 - Monday

The cast returns to the studio after their Christmas break, ready to get the show back in swing for the new year. While the cast and crew prepare for their first show, Danny continues to pursue Jordan. Meanwhile, Matt tries to win a date with Harriet by bidding on her in an online auction. However, Matt doesn't realize that winning the date will be the beginning of the end for them. Elsewhere, Jordan meets Hallie, the new Vice President of Alternative programming, but their meeting is anything but perfect.

13 :01x13 - The Harriet Dinner, Part I

While the rest of the cast and crew are attending a dinner to honor Harriet, Danny and Jordan are locked on the roof of the theater together. At the dinner, what's left of Harriet's relationship with Matt begins to fall apart.

14 :01x14 - The Harriet Dinner, Part II

While the rest of the cast and crew are attending a dinner to honor Harriet, Danny and Jordan are locked on the roof of the theater together. At the dinner, what's left of Harriet's relationship with Matt begins to fall apart.

15 :01x15 - The Friday Night Slaughter

In the aftermath of Matt and Harriet's broken relationships, flashbacks tell the story of how Matt and Harriet met for the first time. Matt thinks back to his early days as a writer and how he and Luke competed over Harriet's affections. Meanwhile, Danny and Jordan's relationship continues to grow and Tom and Dylan stress over whether or not their sketch will survive the "Friday night slaughter".

16 :01x16 - 4AM Miracle

Matt is stricken with a case of writer's block and stays up an entire Wednesday night trying to come up with new material. In addition to the stress of not being able to write, Matt must also contend with a new lawyer who is looking into a sexual harassment claim while Harriet's on the set of her new movie. Meanwhile, Jordan and Danny square off to see who'd make a better parent.

17 :01x17 - The Disaster Show

Allison Janney hosts an episode of Studio 60 and everything that could go wrong does as the propmasters and cue cardsmen go on strike.

18 :01x18 - Breaking News

During a live taping of a show, Jordan experiences emergency pregnancy complications. While Jordan is taken to the hospital, Tom has to deal with an unfolding emergency of his own. Meanwhile, Matt's pill abuse is uncovered.

19 :01x19 - K&R, Part I

Following her pregnancy complications, Jordan is rushed into emergency surgery. Meanwhile, Tom's brother's condition worsens.

20 :01x20 - K&R, Part II

Simon loses control and takes it out on the press. Meanwhile, Jordan's condition worsens and flashbacks reveal why Denny and Matt were first fired from the show.

21 :01x21 - K&R, Part III

Matt develops an obsession for Italian opera that threatens their Friday deadline for the next show. Meanwhile, Danny tries to figure out why Jordan is avoiding him; Jack has a nervous breakdown; and the studio's lack of fruit raises questions among the cast and crew.

22 :01x22 - What Kind of Day Has It Been

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