Columbus Short

Matt struggles with writer's block while contending with a lawyer investigating a claim of sexual harassment; Jordan and Danny hold a contest to see who would make the better parent.

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.

Danny and Jordan cannot get down from the roof of the theater; staff members attend a dinner honoring Harriet; Harriet and Matt's relationship begins to unravel.

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.

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

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.