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Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

2006 – 2007Show1 season22 episodes

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic758.4Rotten Tomatoes74%85%

A nostalgic, moving comedy series about show business and everyday modern life, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 22 episodes · best: S1E11 "The Christmas Show" 8.9

Episodes

8.4

Story

A behind-the-scenes look at a fictional sketch-comedy TV show.

Feels like

  • Behind-the-Scenes Satire
  • Sharp Witty Dialogue
  • Ensemble Comedy
  • Hollywood Critique
  • Fast-Paced Banter
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Pop Culture Commentary
  • Cult Classic Status
  • Emotional Depth
  • Industry Authenticity

Cast

24 of 87 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Timothy Busfield, Thomas Schlamme, John Fortenberry
Written by
Aaron Sorkin
Music by
W.G. Snuffy Walden

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 18, 2006 · June 28, 2007 · Ended

First aired
September 18, 2006
Last aired
June 28, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Set Behind the Scenes, Stop Being Stereotypical, Hollywood Atheist +9

  • Set Behind the Scenes
  • Stop Being Stereotypical
  • Hollywood Atheist
  • Infodump
  • Writer on Board
  • Ratings Stunt
  • Casting Gag
  • Babies Ever After
  • Informed Ability
  • Walk and Talk
  • Take Our Word for It
  • Product Placement

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip?"

Questions about Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 75).

How long does it take to watch Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip?

15 h

About 15 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2007.

Will Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip use?

Set Behind the ScenesStop Being StereotypicalHollywood AtheistInfodumpWriter on BoardRatings StuntCasting GagBabies Ever AfterInformed AbilityWalk and TalkTake Our Word for ItProduct Placementand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Set Behind the Scenes, Stop Being Stereotypical, and Hollywood Atheist.