30 Rock

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).