Last nights was the best episode, far and away. I don't see eye to eye with the critics of Danny/Jordan, he's always had a thing for her from where I'm sitting. There was finally, wait for it... a FUNNY SKETCH!!
There was great dialogue throughout, especially at the OB with Danny/Jordan (oK I'll admit it, I'm just a sucker for Bradley), the coconut thing was a little weird but funny, Cal and Nazi Santa were wonderful. Danny's speech, Jordan's chipmunk-caught-in-headlights look, amazing! Jack and old rich guy were great, I'm really excited for the FCC battle. And the ending, while predictable, just blew me away. It approached true Sorkin magic there, wonderful stuff, got the tears going a little just like the great West Wings.
With TWW I was totally against the transformation, circa season 4-5, to focusing more on the characters' outside lives. The dialogue, chemistry, plotlines of the show were fine. But Studio 60's been missing something, and maybe you just can't get 40 minutes out of tv show production (20 good ones, though, see: Sports Night). I like zooming back and seeing more Jack, who's character is getting more and more filled out. Oh and have I mentioned that I like Danny/Jordan? So if this episode was a sign of things to come,
Sorkin, you're back.
Oh Holy Night is supposedly going to be free on iTunes starting tomorrow.
Even if you didn't watch the show, go download it, it is beautiful. Also recognized a few shots in the performance from the Saints video, notably Humanity St. I think Edge would approve.