Columbus Short

Matt is determined to bring the Christmas spirit to Los Angeles with the holiday show; Danny struggles with his true feelings for Jordan.

Jack must get Tom out of jail to make it back for his show that night; tension heats up between Matt and Harriet.

The staff comes back from the holiday break to prepare for the first show of the year; Danny is in full pursuit of Jordan; Matt bids in an online auction for a date with Harriet.

Jordan befriends the cast during an after-show party; Danny tries to get Matt's mind off Harriet; Simon wants to hire more black writers.

An unusual group of people must get Tom out of jail in a small Nevada town before that night's show.

Matt learns that Ricky and Ron plan to leave and take the writing staff with them; Harriet considers modeling for a lingerie spread in a magazine; Jordan and Danny deal with budget cuts.