30 Rock

2006 • Comedy Central
4.7
242 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (21)

1 Pilot
10/11/06
Season-only
The premiere episode features single comedy writer Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) living every comedy writer's dream - head writer on a demanding, live TV variety program in New York City, which stars one of her closest friends, the sweet, but self absorbed Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski). Her world is turned upside down when brash new network executive Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) interferes with her show and staff, and bullies Lemon into convincing Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) a wild and unpredictable movie star, to join the cast.
2 The Aftermath
10/18/06
Season-only
Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) must now face her writers and keep "The Girlie Show" from falling apart as her new boss, Jack Donaghy, forces creative changes to her show and the writing staff and cast learn how to deal with new star Tracy Jordan's antics. But, despite his erratic behavior, Tracy may be the one who unexpectedly pulls the cast and writers together. Jane Krakowski, Scott Adsit, Jack McBrayer, Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Keith Powell and Rachel Dratch also star.
3 Blind Date
6/25/13
Season-only
Confident he can fix both Liz Lemon's (Tina Fey) sketch show and sex life, overbearing boss Jack (Alec Baldwin) sets Liz up on a blind date with his friend Thomas. With Liz readying herself for her blind date, Jack infiltrates the writers' weekly poker game.
4 Jack the Writer
11/1/06
Season-only
As Kenneth the Page quickly learns working for Tracy Jordan may be more than he bargained for, Liz struggles to keep ego-maniacal Jack out of the writers room and the scantily clad Cerie in her clothes.
5 Jack-Tor
11/16/06
Season-only
After being pressured by Jack (Alec Baldwin) to plug GE products into her show, Liz (Tina Fey) integrates Jack himself into a sketch. While Jack hones his questionable acting chops, Frank (Judah Friedlander) and Toofer (Keith Powell) trick Jenna (Jane Krakowski) into fearing for her job and Liz wonders if Tracy is faking illiteracy to skip out on rehearsals. Scott Adsit, Jack McBrayer and Rachel Dratch also star.
6 Jack Meets Dennis
11/30/06
Season-only
Liz confesses she got back with her ex ... because he asked. Jack Donaghy fears that Liz is leading a life of mediocrity and takes it upon himself to be her mentor. Meanwhile, back at the show, Liz needs to deal with a physically-altered cast, including a face tattoo on Tracy; botox and collagen injections on Jenna and Josh sporting two black eyes from a run-in with an angry Regis Philbin.
7 Tracy Does Conan
12/7/06
Season-only
Jack Donaghy bumps Jenna Maroney's scheduled appearance on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" by booking new star Tracy Jordan. Jenna, still irate over watching the show change to "TGS with Tracy Jordan," lashes out at Liz. To make matters worse, Tracy's gone off his medication and he's about to go on national television. Will Kenneth the Page fulfill his quest of finding Tracy's prescription and control his erratic behavior? Will Jenna have a nervous breakdown? And will Liz ever break up with Dennis (special guest star Dean Winters)?
8 The Break-Up
12/14/06
Season-only
Finally fed up with the boorish antics of her beeper salesman boyfriend Dennis, Liz sends him packing and attempts to hit the New York singles scene under the guidance of Jenna. Meanwhile, Jack deals with his own relationship woes, as he discovers dating a high-ranking official in the Bush Administration may be more difficult than he first thought. The war of words between Toofer and Tracy escalates, forcing some much-needed sensitivity training for the two cast members.
9 The Baby Show
1/4/07
Season-only
When the clueless teenage receptionist Cerie (Katrina Bowden) announces her sudden engagement to a wealthy Greek heir, Liz (Tina Fey) contemplates her own marital -- and maternal -- future, while the seemingly unbreakable Jack (Alec Baldwin) crumbles underneath the weight of his own "mommy issues." Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Keith Powell, Lonny Ross and Rachel Dratch also star. With special guest star Chris Parnell ("Saturday Night Live") reprising his role as the doctor of dubious medical ethics, Dr. Leo Spaceman.
10 The Rural Juror
1/11/07
Season-only
While Jenna anxiously awaits the limited release of her indie film, "The Rural Juror," Liz and the writers are loathe to confess they can't even grasp the tongue-twister of a title. Meanwhile, Tracy -- desperate for some financial help -- heeds Jack's advice and creates his own celebrity product to endorse. With special guest star Chris Parnell ("Saturday Night Live") reprising his role as the doctor of dubious medical ethics, Dr. Leo Spaceman.
11 The Head and The Hair
1/18/07
Season-only
Intrigued by two MSNBC guys -- the cerebral nerd "The Head" and the gorgeous hunk "The Hair" -- they keep running into inside 30 Rock, Liz and Jenna decide to get serious about their dating lives, but find themselves unexpectedly switching their typical roles when Liz admits she's clicking with -- and falling for -- The Hair. Jack and Kenneth the Page also switch office roles for "Bottoms Up" day, with Jack donning the page jacket and Kenneth spending a day as a corporate big wig.
12 Black Tie
2/1/07
Season-only
Liz wonders if she's actually on a date with Jack as she accompanies him to a birthday celebration for a foreign prince (guest star Paul Reubens). While at the ball, Liz sees a different side to Jack as he unexpectedly runs in to his ex-wife (guest star Isabella Rossellini). Back at 30 Rock, Tracy tempts Pete with a booze and babe-filled party in the office, while Kenneth the Page tries to keep Pete on the straight and narrow.
13 Up All Night
2/8/07
Season-only
After the entire cast binges on some questionable seafood at the craft services table, they hunker down to pull an all nighter -- on Valentine's Day -- and cobble a new show together. While Pete completely forgets the holiday altogether, romance may be blooming between Kenneth the Page and Cerie, who is squabbling with her Greek fiance. Liz wonders if her ex Dennis may be back in her life after she receives flowers from a secret admirer. Jack, fresh from the finalization of his divorce from Bianca, wants to celebrate his new bachelorhood with Tracy, who for once wants a night alone with his wife.
14 The "C" Word
2/15/07
Season-only
After being a bit harsh on Lutz in the writer's room, Liz overhears him criticizing her iron-fisted management. Realizing she has to be more lenient with her staff, Liz adopts a more lax leadership style. Meanwhile, Jack takes Tracy along to an exclusive GE charity golf event, but Jack's hope of using Tracy to get closer to Don Geiss, the GE CEO (special guest star Rip Torn) may backfire when Tracy acts a little too much like his uncensored self amongst the corporate big wigs.
15 Hard Ball
2/22/07
Season-only
When Josh's (Lonny Ross) contract is up, Jack (Alec Baldwin) sees an opportunity ripe for cost-cutting. While Liz (Tina Fey) tries to keep Josh in the 'TGS' cast and from jumping to a rival show, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) awards Kenneth the Page (Jack McBrayer) a coveted spot in his entourage. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) gets into some hot water over a misquote in a popular magazine. With special guest stars Chris Matthews and Tucker Carlson.
16 The Source Awards
3/1/07
Season-only
Jack, who needs to unload his family's staid and sub-par line of wines, persuades Ghostface Killah (As Himself) and hip-hop producer Ridikolus (Guest Star LL Cool J) to endorse "Donaghy Estates" and introduce the next Cristal. Meanwhile, Kenneth the Page catches the eye of Ridikolus' girlfriend while attending The Source Awards with a reluctant Tracy and Liz attempts -- unsuccessfully -- to break up with Tracy's business manager (guest star Wayne Brady).
17 The Fighting Irish
3/8/07
Season-only
Jack helps his down-and-out brother Eddie (Special Guest Star Nathan Lane) with a job at 'TGS' - but can the staff handle two Donaghys? Meanwhile, Liz, forced to make staff cutbacks, wonders if axing NBC lawyer Floyd's (Guest Star Jason Sudeikis) girlfriend, Other Liz (Guest Star Anna Chlumsky) would look desperate. Tracy seeks spiritual fulfillment -- at his lawyer's request -- with the aid of Kenneth the Page.
18 Fireworks
4/5/07
Season-only
Threatened by a sneaky West Coast NBC executive (Special Guest Star Will Arnett), Jack (Alec Baldwin) enlists Kenneth the Page (Jack McBrayer) to help thwart any attempts to usurp Donaghy's TV throne. Meanwhile, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) is served with paternity papers and Pete (Scott Adsit) and Liz (Tina Fey) adjust to life as roommates and co-workers. Jane Krakowksi, Judah Friedlander, Keith Powell, Katrina Bowden and Rachel Dratch also star. With guest stars Will Arnett, Al Roker and Chris Parnell.
19 Corporate Crush
4/12/07
Season-only
The tables have turned inside 30 Rock: Liz (Tina Fey) is actually happy in her new relationship with Floyd (Special Guest Star Jason Sudeikis) while Jack (Alec Baldwin) finds his job may be in jeopardy after his televised fireworks fiasco prompts top GE man Don Geiss (Special Guest Star Rip Torn) to warn he's got his eye on Jack's performance. Tracy (Tracy Morgan) vies for Geiss' attention, hoping to turn his feature film idea for "Jefferson" into a reality. Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Lonny Ross, Keith Powell, Judah Friedlander, Katrina Bowden and Rachel Dratch also star.
20 Cleveland
4/19/07
Season-only
Sick of New York and frustrated with his career, Floyd (Guest Star Jason Sudeikis) contemplates a move to the Midwest and asks Liz (Tina Fey) if she'd consider leaving TGS behind. Jack (Alec Baldwin) rushes to Paris -- and soon, the altar -- with Christies auctioneer Phoebe (Guest Star Emily Mortimer) while Tracy (Tracy Morgan) works furiously on financing his latest career move, dubbed the "Tracy Jordan Comeback." Scott Adsit, Jack McBrayer, Jane Krakowski, Keith Powell, Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Katrina Bowden and Rachel Dratch also star.
21 Hiatus
4/26/07
Season-only
As TGS' summer hiatus approaches, Liz (Tina Fey) deals with the difficulties of her long-distance relationship with Floyd (guest star Jason Sudeikis) while she enlists Kenneth's (Jack McBrayer) help in locating on-the-lam Tracy (Tracy Morgan). Meanwhile, Jack's (Alec Baldwin) impending marriage to Phoebe (guest star Emily Mortimer) brings his mother, Colleen Donaghy (Emmy Award-winning guest star Elaine Stritch), to town. Emmy winner Sean Hayes and Chris Parnell also guest star. Jane Krakowski, Keith Powell, Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Katrina Bowden and Rachel Dratch also star.

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.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
242 reviews
Dave Appleford
August 19, 2013
This is not going to be everyones cup of tea and I am certain that it will offend many people, as I am sure it is intended too. I have watched and loved every single episode of 30 Rock, it is intelligent and well written. Tina Fey's writing talent is outstanding and her characters are heart warming three dimensional, believable and become parts of the family. You have to watch the episodes more than once to catch all the jokes, many are visual. For me, Fey manages to make a sitcom that not only delivers on its jokes, its characters but also on its ability to point out how stupid and ridiculous we can all be on a variety of issues. Although very US-centric the humor is not lost and translates well across the water to the UK, OK I didn't get all the cultural references, but there is enough going on that these (as far as I know) did not spoil my enjoyment of the show as a whole or as individual episodes. 5 stars does not allow me to mark it highly enough, the box set would easily make it into my top 10 and would easily be on the short list of things I would take to a desert island (Along with a DVD player and a power source).
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Paul Martinez
September 12, 2014
An extremely funny show with a superbly surreal and intelligent sense of humour as well as daft and slap-stick! One of my favourites, this show easily makes it into my all-time top 10! It may not be everyones cup of tea but the jokes are solid as the show points fun, mainly at American social stereotypes and the NBC television network due to the array of cast members employed on the fictional TV show it is set around. It also pokes fun at things we all love and/or hate such as celebrities, egotism, relationships and politics. But the show also makes great use of any and all hyper-exaggerated social and racial steryotypes to a very funny degree, no-one is above reproach from the writers! Needless to say it will offend some more 'sensitive' types but you must not be, and must try to see the lighter side of these jokes, as they are intended and you will enjoy it! It IS a comedy show so it is designed to be based 'loosely' on reality but it does live very much on the edge and is as close to the line as possible without hitting you in the face. If you don't find this show hilarious then you probably only have your fun sitting up at night organising your string collection!
luke wilson
July 17, 2018
Personally this is my favourite sitcom of all time. It's a real comfort watch but doesn't sacrifice on intelligent humour. I want to go to there.