30 Rock

2006 • NBC
4.5
940 reviews
TV-14
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Season 2 episodes (15)

1 SeinfeldVision
10/4/07
Liz's (Tina Fey) excitement to be back and see Jack (Alec Baldwin) is quickly squashed when he tells her that despite what she thinks, she is not over Floyd. Jack also tells her about his plan for SeinfeldVision, which entails using NBC-owned footage from Seinfeld's show and inserting him into NBC's current shows. Jerry Seinfeld (Guest Star Jerry Seinfeld) shows up at Jack's office upset about SeinfeldVision. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) has gained weight over the summer after doing the musical, "Mystic Pizza: The Musical!" and Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) becomes Tracy's (Tracy Morgan) office wife when Tracy's wife kicks him out. Jerry Seinfeld guest stars; Lonny Ross, Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, Keith Powell, Katrina Bowden and Maulik Pancholy also star.
2 Jack Gets In The Game
10/11/07
On the heels of Jack (Alec Baldwin) realizing that GE head Don Geiss (Guest Star Rip Torn) may be retiring, Jack's nemesis, Devin, (Guest Star Will Arnett) returns engaged to Don's daughter. Always up for good competition, Jack shows up at a dinner where Devin and Don are and is invited to Don's house that weekend. However, when Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) accidentally lets it slip that Jack recently had a heart attack, Devin feels he can knock Jack out of the race. Meanwhile, Liz (Tina Fey) tries to get her life in order after Jack and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) lay into her about getting it together. Jenna starts to enjoy the fame her fat is bringing her. Kenneth plots to get Tracy (Tracy Morgan) and his wife Angie (Guest Star Sherri Shepherd) back together. Will Arnett, Chris Parnell, Sherri Shepherd and Rip Torn guest star; Judah Friedlander and Kevin Brown also star.
3 The Collection
10/18/07
In an effort to cut off any chance of GE digging up dirt against him, Jack (Alec Baldwin) hires his own private investigator, Len (Guest Star Steve Buscemi), to head them off. However, when Jack learns that he must give up his secret cookie jar collection, it almost proves to be too much of a sacrifice. Tracy's (Tracy Morgan) wife, Angie (Guest Star Sherri Shepherd), announces that she is going to be with him at all times to make sure that he behaves. Liz (Tina Fey) thinks this will be good for Tracy, however, when Tracy forces Liz to cover for him, she quickly learns that it doesn't pay to be on Angie's bad side. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) is enjoying all the success and admiration her weight gain has brought until she realizes that she is starting to lose the weight. Steve Buscemi and Sherri Shepherd guest star; Scott Adsit, Kevin Brown, Jack McBrayer and Maulik Pancholy also star.
4 Rosemary's Baby
10/25/07
When Liz (Tina Fey) meets her idol, Rosemary Howard (Guest Star Carrie Fisher), she invites her to be a guest writer on the show. However, Rosemary's radical ideas that Liz grew up admiring are now too controversial for Liz's NBC show. When Liz refuses to fire Rosemary, Jack (Alec Baldwin) pressures Liz, who promptly quits. Jack brings Tracy (Tracy Morgan) to a therapist to figure out why he must do the opposite of what he is told. Meanwhile, after Jenna (Jane Krakowski) ruins Kenneth's (Jack McBrayer) page jacket, Kenneth must compete in a page-off in order to keep his job. Carrie Fisher guest stars; Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Katrina Bowden, John Lutz, Maulik Pancholy, Kevin Brown and Grizz Chapman also star.
5 Greenzo
11/8/07
As part of a GE-wide green initiative, Jack (Alec Baldwin) has come up with the idea of creating a green mascot for NBC -- a Philly Fanatic-looking character named Greenzo. When Greenzo's eco-friendly preachiness gets obnoxiously out of hand in The Girlie Show offices, it's Liz (Tina Fey) who gets fed up the most with this ridiculous character. Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) is planning his annual house party, a boring little soiree where Liz has been the only one who ever showed up in the past. Tracy (Tracy Morgan) wants the party to be a success for Kenneth, so he spreads a few little rumors to get the event hopping. What starts out as simple office gossip gets out of control. Also stars Jane Krakowski, Lonny Ross, Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, Katrina Bowden, and Maulik Pancholy. With special guest stars Meredith Vieira and David Schwimmer.
6 Somebody To Love
11/15/07
Jack (Alec Baldwin) attends a cocktail party honoring Colin Powell, and there, he falls for C.C. (Guest Star Edie Falco), a Democratic congresswoman from Vermont. Although they are on the opposite sides of the fence, Jack and C.C. ignore their political differences, and attempt to be a couple under the radar. Liz (Tina Fey) thinks her Middle Eastern neighbor might be a terrorist. After all, he won't shake Liz's hand; has maps all over his house, and helps Pete (Scott Adsit) rewire the toaster. But Liz is paranoid, and tips off his neighbor's whereabouts to an official at the Homeland Security office. Guest stars Edie Falco. Also stars Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Keith Powell, Katrina Bowden and Maulik Pancholy.
7 Cougars
11/29/07
As part of his community service, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) takes on the duties of coaching an inner city little league team from Knuckle Beach, the worst neighborhood in New York. Jack (Alec Baldwin) has a special interest in the team, and wants to turn these underprivileged kids into winners. He showers them with gifts of a new scoreboard, backstop, a fresh pitcher's mound, and tuxedo uniforms, only to have the plan backfire with protests and uprising. To make matters worse, Jack fires Tracy as coach, and hires Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) as the new team leader. Back in the writer's room, Jamie, the new young, hot coffee boy asks Liz (Tina Fey) out on a date to a gallery opening. There's a 17-year age difference between the two, but Jamie thinks Liz is only 29. Jack and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) urge Liz to go on the date, and embrace the age difference. But Liz is not so sure about her new boy toy. Also stars Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Scott Adsit, Keith Powell, Katrina Bowden and Maulik Pancholy.
8 Secrets and Lies
12/6/07
C.C. (Guest star Edie Falco) wants to go public with her relationship with Jack (Alec Baldwin), but Jack is still very reluctant. Meanwhile, Liz (Tina Fey) continues to appease both Tracy (Tracy Morgan) and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) as stars of "TGS with Tracy Jordan." To pacify Tracy, Liz fakes a satellite transmission to accept an award from the Pacific Rim Emmys, and it infuriates Jane. She goes "diva" on Liz by being late to rehearsals and hiring two personal assistants. Liz quells Jane's temper by pulling a few tricks to make her feel special as well. Also stars Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Scott Adsit, Keith Powell, Katrina Bowden and Maulik Pancholy. With special guest stars Edie Falco and James Carville.
9 Episode #209
12/13/07
It's holiday time and the staff of "TGS with Tracy Jordan" is having their annual "Ludachristmas" party -- complete with music, merriment, "The Human Table" and a Horny Santa. Unfortunately, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) can't participate due to his newly court mandated alcohol monitoring bracelet. Since holidays mean special family time, Liz's (Tina Fey) parents, Dick (Guest star Buck Henry) and Margaret (Guest star Anita Gillette) Lemon, and her 40-year-old brother Mitch (Guest star Andy Richter), who suffers from memory loss due to a skiing accident and thinks he is a 17-year-old high school senior, come to gloat over their "beautiful genius" daughter. Jack's (Alec Baldwin) jaded mother, Colleen (Guest star Elaine Stritch), even shows up unexpectedly from Florida. The Lemons and the Donaghys go to dinner together, where Colleen spends the night trying to break the eternal optimism of the Lemon family. Meanwhile, in the spirit of Christmas cheer, Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) decides to teach the writing staff a lesson on gratitude by inviting a priest to the party. Also stars Jane Krakowski, Lonny Ross, Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, Katrina Bowden, and Maulik Pancholy. Special guest stars include Elaine Stritch, Andy Richter, Buck Henry and Anita Gillette.
10 Episode 2,10
1/10/08
Jack (Alec Baldwin) meets with German TV executives to close a deal on the purchase of the largest cable network in North America. Motivated by Jack's financial advice, Liz (Tina Fey) decides to invest in real estate, but must appear before a co-op board to lobby for the apartment she loves. Jack and C.C. (Guest star Edie Falco) continue their long distance relationship with rendezvous in various cities. Meanwhile, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) buys a cappuccino machine for the "TGS with Tracy Jordan" staff and stations it on Kenneth's (Jack McBrayer) desk. Kenneth, who calls hot liquids "the devil's temperature," tries coffee for the first time, and is immediately addicted. Special guests include Edie Falco and Gladys Knight. Also stars Jane Krakowski, Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Keith Powell, Katrina Bowden and Maulik Pancholy.
11 MILF Island
4/10/08
The TGS staff has been obsessing all season over the new reality hit MILF Island. While watching the riveting finale, pitting Debra vs. Deborah as the final two MILFs, Jack (Alec Baldwin) who is riding high on this programming feat is blindsided by a blind item that ran in the New York Post. The "Page Six" column reveals a staffer referring to Jack as a "Class A Moron" and saying, "That guy can eat my poo." This isn't the best timing since Jack is in the running for Chairman and had high hopes that the success of MILF Island would help him seal the deal. In an effort to identify the disloyal employee he forces Jonathan (Maulik Pancholy) to turn up the heat in the writers' room until one of them breaks. Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Katrina Bowden and Maulik Pancholy also star. Rob Huebel guest stars as the MILF Island host.
12 Subway Hero
4/17/08
Jack (Alec Baldwin) wants Liz (Tina Fey) to book "The Subway Hero," New York's newest celebrity, who jumped in front of a train to save a total stranger who had fallen on the tracks. It turns out that the hero is none other than Liz's ex boyfriend, Dennis (guest star Dean Winters), "The Beeper King." Dennis agrees to do the show, and tries to win Liz back into his life. Meanwhile, Jack wants to find a young and hip Republican celebrity for the weekend's John McCain fundraising dinner, but the only talent he is able to secure is Bucky Bright (guest star Tim Conway), a TV star from the 1940s and 1950s. Though Jack rejects him, Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) is a fan and offers him a tour of the studio, which rewards him with many stories of old Hollywood. Meanwhile, Jack tries to persuade Tracy (Tracy Morgan) to become the celebrity face of the Republican Party. Jane Krakowski, Judah Friedlander, Keith Powell, Katrina Bowden and Maulik Pancholy also star. Tim Conway and Dean Winters guest star.
13 Succession
4/24/08
Don Geiss (guest star Rip Torn) decides to name Jack (Alec Baldwin) his successor as the Chairman of GE, over Jack's rival, and Geiss' future son-in-law Devin Banks (guest star Will Arnett). Jack, in turn, chooses Liz (Tina Fey) as his successor because she "always has his back," and he can trust her. However, a shocking turn of events involving Geiss' health jeopardizes Jack's promotion. Meanwhile, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) realizes that his son did not invite him to 'Bring Your Dad To School Day' and thinks that he is embarrassed by his career. Also stars Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander and Keith Powell. Rip Torn, Will Arnett and Chris Parnell guest star.
14 Sandwich Day
5/1/08
Liz (Tina Fey) gets a phone call from her ex-boyfriend Floyd (guest star Jason Sudeikis), whose flight has been cancelled and needs a place to stay overnight. After a decision by the Board of Directors, Jack is demoted down to the 12th floor causing him to question his future with the company. Meanwhile, it's Annual Sandwich Day at TGS, and the Teamsters give delicious sandwiches to the staff from a mysterious sandwich shop in Brooklyn. Liz is furious when her sandwich is stolen forcing Tracy (Tracy Morgan), Kenneth (Jack McBrayer), Jenna (Jane Krakowski) and Frank (Judah Friedlander) to uncover the secret location from the Teamsters leader Mickey J (guest star Brian Dennehy). Scott Adsit, Lonny Ross and Maulik Pancholy also star. Rip Torn, Jason Sudeikis and Brian Dennehy guest star.
15 Cooter
5/8/08
Jack (Alec Baldwin) assumes a new political role in Washington, DC. When the job is not what he expected, Jack partners with another government employee, Cooter (guest star Matthew Broderick), to scheme on how to get fired. For his plan to work Jack must enlist the help of former girlfriend C.C. (guest star Edie Falco). Meanwhile, Liz (Tina Fey) is slowly adjusting to life without Jack as a daily sounding board - especially when she has a pregnancy scare involving Dennis, the "former" Subway Hero (guest star Dean Winters). Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) is preparing his personal essay for an application to be a page at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, but Donny, the head page (guest star Paul Scheer) gets in his way. Finally, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) is in the advanced stages of the invention that will be his legacy to his children. Matthew Broderick, Edie Falco, Dean Winters, and Paul Scheer guest star. Also stars Jane Krakowski, Scott Adsit, Katrina Bowden and Maulik Pancholy.

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
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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David Groves
April 10, 2015
This is simply the best show I have ever watched. Keeps you laughing, entertained, thinking, and crying. Tina Fey is as usual, nothing short of amazing and this is Alec Baldwin at his all time best. I have seen the entire series about 4 times now and I am working on my 5th... :/
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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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