About
A behind-the-scenes look at a fictional sketch-comedy TV show.
Cast
Matthew Perry
as Matt Albie
Amanda Peet
as Jordan McDeere
Bradley Whitford
as Danny Tripp
Steven Weber
as Jack Rudolph
D.L. Hughley
as Simon Stiles
Sarah Paulson
as Harriet Hayes
Nate Corddry
as Tom Jeter
Timothy Busfield
as Cal Shanley
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
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.
The Cold Open
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.
The Focus Group
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.
The West Coast Delay
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.
The Long Lead Story
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.
The Wrap Party
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.
Nevada Day (1)
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.
Nevada Day (2)
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.
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