30 Rock

2006 • NBC
4.5
940 reviews
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Season 5 episodes (24)

1 The Fabian Strategy
9/23/10
Determined to help Liz (Tina Fey) keep a man for once, Jack (Alec Baldwin) meddles in her burgeoning relationship with Carol (guest star Matt Damon). At home, he also struggles to compromise with Avery as she redecorates his apartment. Meanwhile, Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) has trouble coming to grips with Kenneth's (Jack McBrayer) termination as a page and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) becomes TGS' newest producer. Also starring: Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, Keith Powell and Katrina Bowden.
2 When It Rains, It Pours
9/30/10
When Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) is surprised that more men have been noticing her, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) explains that she is coming off as more confident because of her new relationship. In turn, she uses her confidence to solve Pete's (Scott Adsit) problem with a persnickety editor (guest star Paul Giamatti). Meanwhile, Jack (Alec Baldwin) decides he must cheat mortality in order to teach his and Avery's (guest star Banks) unborn son how to live. Elsewhere, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) is determined to be there when his wife gives birth, and a mystery man is making sure Kenneth's (Jack McBrayer) work at "TGS" is still getting done. Also starring Judah Friedlander. Sherri Shepherd, "Cash Cab's" Ben Bailey. Brian Williams and Kelly O'Donnell guest star as well.
3 Let's Stay Together
10/7/10
Jack (Baldwin) must appear before Congress to discuss NBC's merger with Kabletown. He hopes that he will charm celebrity members (guest star Rob Reiner), but one Congresswoman, Regina Bookman (guest star Queen Latifah), demands more diversity in its programming lineup. Jack quickly enlists Tracy (Tracy Morgan) to come up with some new development ideas. Meanwhile, Liz (Tina Fey) is fed up with the flack her writing staff gives her, and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) helps Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) reapply to the extremely competitive Page Program. Also starring Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit and Keith Powell.
4 Live Show - East Coast Version
10/14/10
Season-only
On show night, Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) grows increasingly infuriated when no one seems to remember that it's her 40th birthday. Just before the taping, Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) becomes convinced that nothing is funnier than a performer laughing and breaking character, which he elects to do all night, much to Jenna Maroney's (Jane Krakowski) chagrin. Meanwhile, Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) struggles with the consequences of his promise to give up drinking while Avery is pregnant.
5 Live Show - West Coast Version
10/14/10
Season-only
On show night, Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) grows increasingly infuriated when no one seems to remember that it's her 40th birthday. Just before the taping, Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) becomes convinced that nothing is funnier than a performer laughing and breaking character, which he elects to do all night, much to Jenna Maroney's (Jane Krakowski) chagrin. Meanwhile, Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) struggles with the consequences of his promise to give up drinking while Avery is pregnant.
6 Reaganing
10/21/10
Jack (Alec Baldwin) is having a perfect day and succeeding at every task. He tries to channel his winning streak into helping Liz (Tina Fey) figure out her relationship with Carol. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) and Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) enlist the help of Kelsey Grammer (guest starring as himself) to pull off an ice cream scam. Elsewhere, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) is trying to shoot a commercial for the Boys and Girls Club. Also starring: Keith Powell, Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit and Katrina Bowden.
7 Gentleman's Intermission
11/4/10
When Avery (guest star Elizabeth Banks) points out the peculiarity of Jack (Alec Baldwin) and Liz's (Tina Fey) bond, he vows to set some boundaries. With Jack keeping his distance, Liz is left to deal with her father's (guest star Buck Henry) attempt to recapture his youth during a visit. Meanwhile, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) enlists Kenneth's (Jack McBrayer) help to reinvent himself after viewing his own pre-produced video obituary. Much to Jenna's (Jane Krakowski) dismay, she finds out that no one has shot her video, so she decides to make it herself. Also starring: Judah Friedlander, Katrina Bowden, Keith Powell and Scott Adsit.
8 Brooklyn Without Limits
11/11/10
Jack (Alec Baldwin) tries to influence a Congressional election in favor of a particular candidate (guest star John Slattery) for the benefit of the network. Meanwhile, Liz (Tina Fey) has newfound confidence when Jenna (Jane Krakowski) helps her find the perfect pair of jeans. Later, Jenna helps Tracy (Tracy Morgan) plan a Golden Globe event. Also starring: Jack McBrayer, Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit and Keith Powell.
9 College
11/18/10
Jack (Alec Baldwin) worries that GE's microwave sales have improved too much without his help and tries to find glitches in their newest design. Meanwhile, Liz (Tina Fey) partakes in a crew lottery despite Jenna (Jane Krakowski) and Tracy's (Tracy Morgan) warning her not to do so. Elsewhere, the TGS writers discover that Jack is the voice of an online dictionary's pronunciation guide. Also starring: Jack McBrayer, Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, Keith Powell and Katrina Bowden.
10 Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish
12/2/10
Jack (Alec Baldwin) recommends that Liz (Tina Fey) start seeing a therapist when she worries that Carol is getting bored with their relationship. In an attempt to take Jack's advice, Liz begins talking to Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) about her problems. Jack also finds himself caught up in one of Tracy's (Tracy Morgan) schemes when Tracy tries to convince him to invest in his son's theme restaurant in Times Square. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) and Paul (guest star Will Forte) celebrate their six month anniversary. Also starring: Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, Keith Powell and Katrina Bowden.
11 Christmas Attack Zone
12/9/10
Season-only
Liz (Tina Fey) and Avery convince Jack (Alec Baldwin) to come clean about things that he's been keeping from his mother (guest star Elaine Stritch) when she visits him for Christmas. Later, Liz attempts to mend Jenna's (Jane Krakowski) relationship with Paul (guest star Will Forte). Meanwhile, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) buys the rights to a film he shot so that it will never be released and compromise his new, more serious persona. Also starring: Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Keith Powell and Katrina Bowden.
12 Mrs. Donaghy
1/20/11
Company budget cuts affect the TGS staff, and Liz (Tina Fey) tries to use Jack's (Alec Baldwin) wedding mistake in her favor. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) and Danny (Cheyenne Jackson) share his dressing room and Tracy (Tracy Morgan) receives disturbing medical news that makes Angie (Sherri Shepherd) consider a different career path.
13 Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning
1/27/11
Tracy has a reality TV crew following him around which Liz tries to use to her advantage, while Jack attempts to make a profit by pre-recording natural disaster telethons. Lutz lies to the writers to make him more valuable in the event of an apocalypse.
14 ¡Qué Sorpresa!
2/3/11
Jack tries to impress the owner of Kabletown, while Liz helps Avery hide her pregnancy from her competitive co-worker, Carmen Chao (guest star Vanessa Minnillo). Jenna and Tracy have trouble sharing a gift sent from their new bosses.
15 Double-Edged Sword
2/10/11
Jack and Avery (guest star Elizabeth Banks) go to Canada for a final romantic getaway before they become parents, but when Avery goes into labor, they do everything in their power to not give birth to a Canadian. Meanwhile, Liz's romantic getaway with Carol (guest star Matt Damon) is ruined when their plane is stuck on the tarmac. Tracy is besieged with the unwanted responsibility of being an EGOT winner.
16 It's Never Too Late For Now
2/17/11
Jenna takes Liz out to distract her from her breakup and prove love still exists, while Jack, a newly sleep-deprived father, loses his negotiating edge when discussing his nanny's salary. Pete (Scott Adsit) and Frank (Judah Friedlander) start a rock band.
17 TGS Hates Women
2/24/11
When a blog accuses TGS of being misogynistic, Liz hires an upcoming female comedian, Abby Flynn (guest star Cristin Milioti). Liz's plan backfires when Abby seems to be falling into female stereotypes, and Liz and Jenna decide to put Abby in her place. Meanwhile, Jack Donaghy intends to become the successor to KableTown but can only achieve this by eliminating the competition, the granddaughter to the CEO, Kaylie Hooper (guest star Chloe Grace Moretz).
18 Queen of Jordan
3/17/11
Jack (Alec Baldwin) puts Liz in charge of an event for Angie in the hopes that she can emotionally manipulate Angie into making an appeal to Tracy. The "Queen of Jordan" cameras bring Jack some embarrassment while leaving Jenna starved for attention. A lost love returns to Frank's (Judah Friedlander) life, causing him to question his maturity. Susan Sarandon guest stars.
19 Plan B
3/24/11
Liz tries to reassure her staff that the show's forced hiatus is temporary, but everyone starts to focus on their fallback plans. Meanwhile, Jack (Alec Baldwin) attempts to salvage a cable network by enlisting his nemesis, Devin Banks (guest star Will Arnett).
20 I Heart Connecticut
4/14/11
With "TGS" on the brink of cancellation, Liz (Tina Fey) and Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) go into detective mode to track Tracy (Tracy Morgan) down. Meanwhile, Jack (Alec Baldwin) helps Jenna (Jane Krakowski) make sure her new project is financially successful. And Pete (Scott Adsit), feeling emasculated, challenges the writers and crew to a contest of strength.
21 100 - Part 1
4/21/11
When Hank Hooper (Ken Howard) threatens to cancel "TGS", Jack (Alec Baldwin) convinces him to allow Liz and company the chance to do their 100th episode. To produce the best show possible, however, Liz must deal with less-than-ideal working conditions. Amidst the chaos of show preparation, Jack starts doubting a key decision in his life and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) contemplates motherhood.
22 100 - Part 2
4/21/11
When Hank Hooper (Ken Howard) threatens to cancel "TGS", Jack (Alec Baldwin) convinces him to allow Liz and company the chance to do their 100th episode. To produce the best show possible, however, Liz must deal with less-than-ideal working conditions. Amidst the chaos of show preparation, Jack starts doubting a key decision in his life and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) contemplates motherhood.
23 Everything Sunny All the Time Always
4/28/11
Liz (Tina Fey) realizes that she needs to take control of her personal life by fixing up her dream apartment, but she encounters an obstacle along the way. Meanwhile, Jack (Alec Baldwin) has his own problems to deal with when Avery (guest star Elizabeth Banks) is held hostage. Elsewhere, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) finds out that Kenneth (Jack McBrayer), Dotcom (Kevin Brown) and Grizz (Grizz Chapman) have bonded in his absence.
24 Respawn
5/5/11
With the fifth season of "TGS" over, everyone is getting ready for summer. Liz's (Fey) relaxing vacation in the Hamptons is ruined when Tracy (Morgan) moves in next door. With his wife gone, Jack (Alec Baldwin) is feeling lonely and decides to use Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) as her replacement. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) faces a choice between love and career when her role as spokeswoman for the Wool Council affects her relationship with Paul (Will Forte).

About this show

Emmy Award winner Tina Fey writes, executive-produces and stars as Liz Lemon in "30 Rock," a workplace comedy where the workplace exists behind-the-scenes of a live variety show. The show is told through the comedic voice of Fey and features Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy, the brash new network executive who has turned the show upside down with his meddling ways. The single Lemon is living every comedy writer's dream -- head writer on a demanding, live TV program in New York City. Her life is jolted when Donaghy interferes with her show, and bullies Lemon into convincing Tracy Jordan -- a wild and unpredictable movie star -- to join the cast. Now Lemon must manage the unmanageable so that the show -- and her dream -- can go on.

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4.5
940 reviews
A Google user
February 11, 2019
This show made me love Tina Fey. I've said it before, I love workplace comedy. This one is a little more outlandish, in my opinion, but it's likely because it involves actors and a big studio. Great show!
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BHAKTI BROPHY
February 2, 2013
Anyone who has worked in show business and has experienced first hand the miriad of personalities we call celebrity (the natural talent of a prodigy, to unstable egomaniacs) will appreciate the genius of this show. 30 ROCK will go down in history as a sitcom classic because it contains everything from high brow wit to physical and slapstick comedy. Tina Fey has created a most memorable character in the hilariously realistic Liz Lemon. The brilliance is--Lemon doesn't realize how brilliant she is!
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A Google user
July 17, 2012
"Thirty Rock!!!" It is funny in all aspects. Tina Fay, is the show! I think it pocks at all the current events that are hap-nen and reaches the young adults as well as the boomers. Yes, the boobbers too.... lol I hope it never dies. Break a leg all you cast members. It is nice to be able to go back and see all the shows I have missed. I know I am getting my moneys worth in all the shows I have watched and will watch, lol I have tons of time to read and watch TV and play games...
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