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The Best Episodes of 30 Rock

Every episode of 30 Rock ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 30 Rock!

The Best Episodes of 30 Rock

Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her...

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  1. Background image for Live Show
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Live Show

    S5:E4

    On show night, Liz Lemon grows increasingly infuriated when no one seems to remember that it's her 40th birthday. Just before the taping, Tracy Jordan 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 chagrin. Meanwhile, Jack Donaghy struggles with the consequences of his promise to give up drinking while Avery is pregnant. The episode was filmed twice. The East Coast version aired for the Eastern, Central and Mountain time zones. The West Coast version was aired in the western, Alaskan and Hawaiian time zones.

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  2. Background image for Hogcock!
    8.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #2 - Hogcock!

    S7:E12

    Liz has trouble adjusting to being a stay-at-home mother. Jack takes stock of his life, and Tracy struggles to get on without Kenneth.

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    8.8/10(112 votes)

    #3 - Last Lunch

    S7:E13

    Jenna prepares an emotional farewell song as the cast and crew reunite for one final "TGS".

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    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Apollo, Apollo

    S3:E16

    While Jack puts together the perfect 50th birthday party for himself, home videos inspire him to try to recreate his happiest moment. Dennis decides to tell Liz about his addiction. Meanwhile, Kenneth and Pete work to make Tracy's childhood dream come true.

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    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #6 - TGS Hates Women

    S5:E16

    Liz hires a new female writer after a blog declares "TGS" misogynistic. Meanwhile, Jack plots his takeover of Kabletown by zeroing in on his main competition--the CEO's granddaughter.

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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Anna Howard Shaw Day

    S4:E13

    Liz schedules a root canal to avoid feeling lonely on Valentine's Day; Jack woos an attractive and successful TV host; Jenna's stalker loses interest.

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    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.

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    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tina Fey
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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Plan B

    S5:E18

    "TGS" is forced into hiatus, spurring the show's staffers to seek backup jobs. Meanwhile, Jack tries to rescue a cable network by forging an unlikely alliance with his archenemy, Devin Banks.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - I Heart Connecticut

    S5:E19

    As cancellation looms for "TGS", Liz snoops with Kenneth to find a missing Tracy. Meanwhile, Jack works his magic to ensure the financial success of Jenna's newest endeavor; and an emasculated Pete organizes a manly contest for the writers and crew.

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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - 100 (1)

    S5:E20

    Chaos builds when bigwig Hank Hooper marks "TGS" for cancellation, yet Jack persuades him to let the staffers stage the show's 100th episode.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Everything Sunny All the Time Always

    S5:E22

    Liz tries to turn her personal life from drab to fab by revamping her dream apartment. Meanwhile, Avery is held hostage, and Tracy discovers that Kenneth, Dot Com and Grizz have forged a solid bond while he was away.

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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #13 - The Tuxedo Begins

    S6:E8

    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.

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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Kidnapped by Danger

    S6:E14

    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.

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    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Don Scardino
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    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Reunion

    S3:E5

    Jack manages to convince a reluctant Liz to attend her high school reunion. Meanwhile, Don Geiss awakens from his coma and shocks Jack with a declaration of who he wants to be the CEO of GE. A shaken Jack decides he needs to get away and blow off some steam, but tags along with Liz to her reunion instead due to bad weather.

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    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Generalissimo

    S3:E10

    Liz tries to begin a relationship with a new tenant after accidentally receiving his mail. Meanwhile, Jack's appearance causes Elisa's grandmother to disapprove of the relationship, and Tracy has trouble maintaining the lifestyles of Wall Street frat boys.

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    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning

    S5:E12

    A reality TV series trails Tracy, which Liz tries to exploit for her own gain. Jack does his own exploiting: He attempts to make a fast buck off natural-disaster telethons. And Lutz sets out to increase his worth in the event of an apocalypse.

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    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Kay Cannon
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    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Alexis Goodlooking and the Case of the Missing Whisky

    S6:E10

    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.

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    Writer:John Riggi
  23. Background image for Black Tie
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    8.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #24 - MILF Island

    S2:E11

    When someone on the 'TGS with Tracy Jordan' staff insults Jack in a newspaper article about the season finale of 'MILF Island', he frantically sends Jonathan to interrogate everyone on 'TGS' until the culprit is found.

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    8.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #25 - Succession

    S2:E13

    When Don decides to promote Jack and make him his successor over Devon, Jack decides to give his old job to Liz because she always has his back. However, a turn of events concerning Don's health compromises Jack's promotion. Meanwhile, Tracy thinks that his son is embarrassed of his career because he did not invite him to fathers day at school.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Live Show" is the best rated episode of "30 Rock". It scored 9/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller and written by Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, it aired on 10/14/2010. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hogcock!".