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; Jack and Wilson White continue to fight against the FCC fines, and Jack goes to see Zhang Tao to ask for his help.

Conclusion. Harriet is feted with a special dinner, but things continue to fall apart with Matt, while above the event, Jordan and Danny spend time locked on the roof. Cal's attempt to save money by bringing snakes into the studio goes awry.