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30 Rock S1E1 — Pilot
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30 Rock•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.2/10 · 2,284 votesOct 11, 200622 min

Ranked #21 of 21 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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Liz Lemon is the head writer on a demanding, live TV program in New York City. However, things begin to get complicated when her new boss insists that a wild and unpredictable movie star joins the cast.

Directed byAdam Bernstein
Written byTina Fey
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Tina Fey

Tina Fey

Liz Lemon

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Jack Donaghy

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Jordan

Jane Krakowski

Jane Krakowski

Jenna Maroney

Jack McBrayer

Jack McBrayer

Kenneth Parcell

Scott Adsit

Scott Adsit

Pete Hornberger

Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander

Frank Rossitano

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Tina Fey

Tina Fey

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Adam Bernstein

Adam Bernstein

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R. Vincent Smith

Assistant Property Master

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of 30 Rock season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 2,284 votes, ranking #21 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Tina Fey, it aired on October 11, 2006.

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