The Best Episodes of 30 Rock

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#1 - Hogcock!
S7:E121/31/2013
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.
Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writers:Jack Burditt, Robert Carlock
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Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writers:Jack Burditt, Robert Carlock
8.9/10(7 votes)
#2 - Live Show
S5:E410/14/2010
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.
Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writers:Tina Fey, Robert Carlock
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Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writers:Tina Fey, Robert Carlock
8.8/10(6 votes)
#3 - Everything Sunny All the Time Always
S5:E224/28/2011
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.
Director:John Riggi
Writers:Kay Cannon, Matt Hubbard
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Director:John Riggi
Writers:Kay Cannon, Matt Hubbard
8.7/10(12 votes)
#4 - Believe in the Stars
S3:E211/6/2008
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.
Director:Don Scardino
Writer:Robert Carlock
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Director:Don Scardino
Writer:Robert Carlock
8.7/10(12 votes)
#5 - Apollo, Apollo
S3:E163/26/2009
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.
Director:Millicent Shelton
Writer:Robert Carlock
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Director:Millicent Shelton
Writer:Robert Carlock
8.7/10(6 votes)
#6 - I Do Do
S4:E225/20/2010
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.
Director:Don Scardino
Writer:Tina Fey
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Director:Don Scardino
Writer:Tina Fey

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8.7/10(6 votes)
#7 - TGS Hates Women
S5:E162/24/2011
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.
Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer:Ron Weiner
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Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer:Ron Weiner
8.6/10(5 votes)
#8 - Anna Howard Shaw Day
S4:E132/11/2010
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.
Director:Ken Whittingham
Writer:Matt Hubbard
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Director:Ken Whittingham
Writer:Matt Hubbard
8.6/10(5 votes)
#9 - Plan B
S5:E183/24/2011
"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.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
8.6/10(5 votes)
#10 - 100 (1)
S5:E204/21/2011
Chaos builds when bigwig Hank Hooper marks "TGS" for cancellation, yet Jack persuades him to let the staffers stage the show's 100th episode.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.6/10(7 votes)
#11 - 100 (2)
S5:E214/21/2011
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.
Director:Don Scardino
Writers:Jack Burditt, Tina Fey, Robert Carlock
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Director:Don Scardino
Writers:Jack Burditt, Tina Fey, Robert Carlock
8.6/10(5 votes)
#12 - The Tuxedo Begins
S6:E82/16/2012
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.
Director:John Riggi
Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan
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Director:John Riggi
Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan
8.5/10(12 votes)
#13 - Reunion
S3:E512/4/2008
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.
Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer:Matt Hubbard
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Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer:Matt Hubbard
8.5/10(13 votes)
#14 - Generalissimo
S3:E102/5/2009
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.
Director:Todd Holland
Writer:Robert Carlock
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Director:Todd Holland
Writer:Robert Carlock
8.5/10(4 votes)
#15 - Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning
S5:E121/27/2011
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.
Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer:Robert Carlock
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Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer:Robert Carlock
8.5/10(4 votes)
#16 - Double-Edged Sword
S5:E142/10/2011
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.
Director:Don Scardino
Writer:Kay Cannon
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Director:Don Scardino
Writer:Kay Cannon
8.5/10(6 votes)
#17 - I Heart Connecticut
S5:E194/14/2011
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.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran