Created by: Tina Fey
Premiere date: January 12, 2012
Episodes: 22
Genre: Comedy
Running time: 22min
Multiple award-winning comedy series “30 Rock” is told through the comedic voice of Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner Tina Fey as variety show producer Liz Lemon and features Emmy and three-time Golden Globe winner Alec Baldwin as top network executive Jack Donaghy and Emmy nominee Tracy Morgan as Tracy Jordan, the unpredictable star of Lemon’s hit variety show, “TGS with Tracy Jordan.” Lemon constantly has her hands full, juggling corporate interference from Donaghy and off-the-handle star antics from Jordan, all while attempting to salvage her own personal life.
Also rounding out the cast are two-time Emmy nominee Jane Krakowski as Jenna Maroney, the co-star of “TGS”; Scott Adsit as the variety show’s producer Pete Hornberger; Emmy nominee Jack McBrayer as Kenneth, the over-eager and effortlessly endearing NBC page; Judah Friedlander as Frank, the sardonic slacker on the writing staff; and Keith Powell as Toofer, the sophisticated yet sarcastic, Harvard-alum writer.
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Written by Tina Fey & Tracey Wigfield
Directed by John Riggi
As everyone returns from holiday break, NBC's new talent competition, "America's Kidz Got Singing", is a hit, but Jenna's role as the judge everyone loves to hate causes Jack to question the show's family value. Much to his chagrin, Tracy's usual antics fail to aggravate Liz, while Kenneth takes the day off to do his dream chores as he awaits the Rapture.
Written by Robert Carlock
Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
Drama erupts at TGS when a cell phone video leaks onto the web with Tracy Jordan on an offensive rant. Liz tries to do damage control. Meanwhile, Jack's refusal to approve of Liz's new boyfriend causes her to question the validity of her relationship. Kenneth and Jenna Maroney call on Kelsey Grammer when a problem arises that only the Best Friends Gang can handle.
Written by Robert Carlock
Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
Tracy Jordan challenges Liz by leading his own protest in defense of idiots everywhere. Jack faces off with Devin Banks yet again, but still finds time to interfere with Liz's relationship by giving Criss an ultimatum.
Written by Matt Hubbard
Directed by Jeff Richmond
Liz uses Jack's own playbook to handle her contract negotiations, while Kenneth takes a new Page assignment after feeling slighted by his TGS coworkers. Tracy and Jenna are hired as entertainment for their accountant's son's bar mitzvah.
Written by Ron Weiner
Directed by Jeff Richmond
Liz uses Jack's own playbook to handle her contract negotiations, while Kenneth takes a new page assignment after feeling slighted by his TGS coworkers. Tracy and Jenna are hired as entertainment for their accountant's son's bar mitzvah.
Written by Kay Cannon
Directed by Michael Engler
Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana, as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on "America's Kidz Got Singing." Back at the office, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine's with.
Written by Kay Cannon
Directed by Michael Engler
Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana, as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on "America's Kidz Got Singing." Back at the office, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine's with.
Written by Dylan Morgan & Josh Siegal
Directed by John Riggi
Fed up with New York City after being mugged, Jack sets out to protect the safety of the city's elite by announcing his run for mayor. Meanwhile, Liz revels in sacrificing the good of the city to look out for her own interests, and Jenna and Paul are thrilled by the perversion of acting like a normal couple.
Written by Luke Del Tredici
Directed by Steve Buscemi
Jack learns that Leap Day is more than just an extra day to do business while Liz spends her first intercalary holiday helping Jenna seduce an Internet billionaire. Tracy rallies the writers to help him use a nearly expired Benihana gift card worth so much that it will take a Leap Day miracle to spend.
Written by John Riggi
Directed by Michael Slovis
In order to hide his relationship with Lynn, Frank convinces his mother that he is dating Liz. Tracy and Jenna team up to try to solve the case of Pete’s missing whisky. Meanwhile, Jack teaches Kenneth how to take down his first business nemesis.
Written by Vali Chandrasekaran
Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
Jenna hatches a surprising new plan to get publicity, while Jack finds himself begrudgingly playing parent to his teenage nemesis, Kaylie Hooper. Liz rejects the new authority Kenneth has over “TGS” with his new job in Standards.
Written by Colleen McGuinness
Directed by John Riggi
Jack feels unworthy of his latest award and attempts to redeem himself by taking on the writers in a strategic board game. Liz believes she’s cursed on St. Patrick’s Day when her ex-boyfriend Dennis shows up to derail her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile, Hazel struggles to keep the peace between Tracy and Jenna.
Written by Sam Means
Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
Liz struggles in her new role as mentor to Hazel. Kenneth has a difficult time letting go of his page duties and takes drastic measures to make sure Tracy is taken care of. Meanwhile, Jack and Jenna come up with a plan to get Avery back in the headlines.
Written by Tina Fey
Directed by Claire Cowperthwaite
Liz’s scripted version of Jack and Avery’s love story leaves Jack confused and frustrated by his feelings for Diana. Meanwhile, Jenna and Tracy attempt to beat Weird Al Yankovic at his own game, and Kenneth gets an unexpected new job at NBC.
Written by Tom Ceraulo
Directed by Stephen Lee Davis
Jack must come up with an idea that will impress Hank Hooper and transform KableTown, while Liz tries her best to stick with a new hobby and prove she’s a new woman. Jenna believes she’s cursed and Hazel’s obsession with Liz continues. Tracy signs on to do a new movie in order to pay his unexpectedly high taxes.
Written by Lauren Gurganous & Nina Pedrad
Directed by John Riggi
After reading Pete’s discouraging KableTown self-evaluation, Jack takes on the task of making Pete a respectable man. Tracy regains his long lost sense of smell and finds himself particularly fond of Liz’s scent. Meanwhile, Kenneth unwittingly helps Jenna plan revenge against the Pranksmen.
Written by Ron Weiner
Directed by Linda Mendoza
When a health complication lands Jack’s mother in the hospital, Liz encourages Jack to share his feelings before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Jenna tries dating a musician, and Tracy works to convince his son not to go to college.
Written by Robert Carlock & Vali Chandrasekaran
Directed by John Riggi
Jack sets Lizup on a blind date to show her what she’s missing in her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile at KableTown, Jack has to scramble when his plan to manufacture couches hits a speed bump. With Tracy’s help, Jenna orchestrates a public meltdown to get Paul’s attention.
Written by Jack Burditt & Tina Fey
Directed by Beth McCarthy Miller
When their Kabletown bosses announce they will no longer pay for TGS to be a live show, Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy realize their lives will actually be easier if they shoot canned episodes fast and cheap. Only Kenneth the page objects, urging that nothing can replace the communal experience of live television. He tries to convince the TGS staff to fight for their right to be live by taking them and our audience through a magical look back at the illustrious history of Studio 6H.
Written by Luke Del Tredici & Tracey Wigfield
Directed by Ken Whittingham
The launch of Angie Jordan's new clothing line brings "Queen of Jordan" back to "TGS", but the cameras focus on Jack when news about his wife, Avery, forces him to confront his feelings for Diana. Meanwhile, Liz finds herself in a feud with the reality show’s youngest cast member.
Written by Dylan Morgan & Josh Siegal
Directed by John Riggi
Jack suspects Avery is hiding something when she is seemingly unmoved by news of his indiscretions. Meanwhile, Liz embraces her role as breadwinner much to Criss’s chagrin. Tracy and Kenneth try to help Jenna find a sponsor for her upcoming wedding.
Written by Matt Hubbard
Directed by Michael Engler
Determined to prove his marriage has survived Avery's kidnapping unscathed, Jack asks Liz to officiate their vow renewal. Meanwhile, Criss tries to convince Liz that he’s worth sticking around for. Tracy meets with Cornel West to discuss his influence as a black celebrity.