Popular searches:

The Best Episodes Directed By Don Scardino

Every TV Episode Directed by Don Scardino Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Rise

    S4:E20

    Max discovers the extent to which Dr. Fuentes' cuts are severely damaging New Amsterdam and decides it's now or never. Iggy takes an unconventional approach to reach a young patient in need. Reynolds and Wilder perform a risky, life-saving surgery on unborn twins.

    0 Comments
    View all
  2. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Right Place

    S5:E12

    Max and Wilder face a dilemma over approvals for a revolutionary cancer drug as Max learns a secret about his own bout with cancer. Reynolds goes the extra mile to correct a dire medical situation. Iggy tries desperately to help a woman in need, but finds the system is working against him.

    0 Comments
    View all
  3. 9.1/10(112 votes)

    #3 - Twist

    S1:E5

    Mabel slips away on a solo mission tracking the victim's final days. Suspicious, Charles & Oliver follow her.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
  4. 9.1/10(157 votes)

    #4 - To Protect and Serve

    S1:E6

    Mabel brings her new friends (and an old one) to her childhood home to meet her mother. Meanwhile, Detective Williams starts to have her own doubts about the case as she prepares for motherhood.

    0 Comments
    View all
  5. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Fire (1)

    S4:E1

    Bolander and Felton are suspended for 22 weeks without pay for incidents related to activities at a police convention in Washington, DC. Howard plans to take the sergeant's exam. Pembleton and Bayliss are assigned to investigate the death of a body found at an arson. At the scene they meet an arson detective that clashes with Frank's working style. Frank hesitates chasing a suspect, and later we learn that his wife is pregnant. Munch also decides to take the exam, and when the wagering begins on who is going to pass, everyone favors Howard. While the detectives are debating whether the fire was set to cover the murder, another fire is started.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
  6. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Seven

    S4:E7

    A devastating fire has a profound effect on the crew; Tommy wrestles with his feelings about the baby; Alicia (Susan Sarandon) returns with a proposition for Franco; Troy breaks up with Sheila while Lou makes a tough decision about Theresa; and Sean apologizes to Mike about the fire he set that burned down Mike's mother's house.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:N/A
  7. 8.7/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Believe in the Stars

    S3:E2

    Liz heads to Chicago to get out of jury duty and on her flight back to New York she is assigned a seat next to Oprah. Liz seizes the opportunity to ask Oprah for advice with some of the problems she's been having. Back in New York, the feud continues between Tracy and Jenna, and Jack's morals are tested by Kenneth after an Olympics snafu.

    0 Comments
    View all
  8. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - I Do Do

    S4:E22

    Liz questions fate when she meets the man of her dreams, while Jack's love triangle between high school love, Nancy Donovan, and CNBC anchor, Avery Jessup, comes to a head. Meanwhile, Jenna's boyfriend is confronted with a similar dilemma when his desire for another woman threatens to ruin their relationship, and Kenneth, with the help of Tracy, tries to avoid a promotion that would land him in LA.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tina Fey
  9. 8.5/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Hard Ball

    S1:E15

    Jack sees an opportunity for budget cuts when Josh's contract is up, forcing Liz to go out of her way to motivate Josh into staying with TGS and not moving on to a rival show. Meanwhile, Kenneth earns a coveted spot in Tracy's entourage and Jenna gets in trouble over a misquote in Maxim.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
  10. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Double-Edged Sword

    S5:E14

    Jack and a very pregnant Avery take a romantic break in Canada. When Avery goes into labor, the power couple desperately scramble to not give birth to a Canadian. Meanwhile, Liz's getaway with Carol gets grounded, literally, when their plane collects dust on the tarmac. And Tracy is an EGOT winner, but with that comes overwhelming demands.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Kay Cannon
  11. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #11 - 100 (2)

    S5:E21

    With their show targeted for cancellation, the "TGS" crew desperately scramble to mount a top-notch production for their 100th episode. Meanwhile, Jack reconsiders a vital decision in his life, and Jenna mulls over motherhood.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tina Fey
  12. 8.4/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Black Tie

    S1:E12

    Liz wonders if she's actually on a date with Jack as she accompanies him to a birthday celebration for a foreign prince. While at the ball, Liz sees a different side to Jack as he unexpectedly runs in to his ex-wife. Back at 30 Rock, Tracy tempts Pete with a booze- and babe-filled party in the office, while Kenneth tries to keep Pete on the straight and narrow.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:John Riggi
  13. 8.4/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Seinfeldvision

    S2:E1

    As the cast and crew of TGS with Tracy Jordan returns for a new season, Liz is excited to see Jack again. However, her excitement quickly fades as Jack insists that Liz is still not over Floyd. Meanwhile, Jerry Seinfeld shows up at Jack's office in an upset mood after Jack announces his newest plan. Finally, Kenneth becomes Tracy's office wife when Tracy separates from his wife and Jenna returns to set a whole lot heavier now that she has been involved in Mystic Pizza: The Musical!.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tina Fey
  14. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Respawn

    S5:E23

    The "TGS" crew anticipate their summer vacation. Liz lands in the Hamptons for some rest and relaxation, but she gets the summertime blues when Tracy moves in next door. Elsewhere, a lonely Jack latches onto Kenneth for company; and Jenna's new job impacts her relationship with Paul.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Ron Weiner
  15. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Balance

    S4:E6

    Tommy and Janet deal with revelations about the baby; Sean learns a secret that Mike has been trying to hide; the new probie holds the guys to thier agreement about doing no 'probie' work; and lou's cousin Mike visits.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:N/A
  16. 8.3/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Kidney Now!

    S3:E22

    Jack's biological father's health hangs in the balance as the pair start to build a relationship. Liz draws some attention as a relationship expert, despite her own many failed relationships, after an appearance on a talk show. Tracy is invited to speak at his old high school and Kenneth helps him overcome some embarrassing memories from those years.

    0 Comments
    View all
  17. 8.2/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Do-Over

    S3:E1

    Worried that Liz's hectic lifestyle may be too much to adopt a child, Bev, the adoption agent, visits the set. Panicked, Liz tells everyone to act normal, but chaos soon ensues as a fight arises between Jenna and Tracy. Meanwhile, Jack returns to 30 Rock and vows to do whatever it takes to get his position back from Devin.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tina Fey
  18. 8.2/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Mamma Mia

    S3:E21

    Liz and Tracy encourage Jack to search for his real father. Tracy meets his new found illegitimate son, but Liz and Pete question the son's intentions. Jenna takes the credit for one of Liz's ideas.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Ron Weiner
  19. 8.1/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Corporate Crush

    S1:E19

    The tables have turned inside 30 Rock: Liz is actually happy in her new relationship with Floyd while Jack finds his job may be in jeopardy after his televised fireworks fiasco prompts top GE man Don Geiss to warn he's got his eye on Jack's performance. Tracy vies for Geiss' attention, hoping to turn his feature film idea for Jefferson into a reality.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:John Riggi
  20. 8.1/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Hiatus

    S1:E21

    As TGS' summer hiatus approaches, Liz deals with the difficulties of her long-distance relationship with Floyd while she enlists Kenneth's help in locating on-the-lam Tracy. Meanwhile, Jack's impending marriage to Phoebe brings his mother, Colleen Donaghy to town.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tina Fey
  21. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #21 - The Corporate Veil

    S3:E4

    A teenager's fatal heart attack is traced to fraud and greed on the part of the manufacturer of his pacemaker and their supplier.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:N/A
  22. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Tomorrow

    S2:E7

    The detectives investigate a triple murder, including the son and daughter of a wealthy businessman, that occurred in his apartment. After investigating the childrens' stepmother (his second wife), they turn to a pair of nannies, one of whom works for the family. However, the detectives must reach back to the nannies' history as children, and a television soap opera, in order to better understand the motives for the crime.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Dick Wolf
  23. 8.0/10(18 votes)

    #23 - The Source Awards

    S1:E16

    Jack forces Tracy to attend the Source Awards and Kenneth has words with a rap artist. Meanwhile, Liz goes to great lengths to prove to her African-American date that she's not racist.

    0 Comments
    View all
  24. 8.0/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Ludachristmas

    S2:E9

    Jack gets attached to Liz's nurturing parents because they provide the love and support he never got from his mom. The staffers get ready for their raunchy holiday party, but Kenneth changes their plans at the last minute.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
  25. 8.0/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Christmas Special

    S3:E6

    As Christmas nears, Liz's parents ditch her for a couples-only retreat, leaving her all alone for the holiday. Because of this, Liz decides to work for a charity program, "Letters to Santa." Meanwhile, Jack takes his frustration out on the staff after his dream holiday is ruined.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tina Fey

Don Scardino Ratings Summary

"Rise" is the best rated episode directed by Don Scardino. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Laura Valdivia. It aired on 5/10/2022 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Right Place".