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30 Rock S1E15 — Hard Ball

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30 Rock•Season 1•Episode 15

Hard Ball

8.3/10 · 1,501 votesFeb 22, 200721 min

Ranked #2 of 21 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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

Directed byDon Scardino

Written byMatt Hubbard

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Seasons7

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Cast7

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

Crew9

Matt Hubbard

Matt Hubbard

Writer

Don Scardino

Don Scardino

Director

R

R. Vincent Smith

Assistant Property Master

John Riggi

John Riggi

Co-Executive Producer

Jeff Richmond

Jeff Richmond

Producer

Jack Burditt

Jack Burditt

Co-Executive Producer

Matt Hubbard

Matt Hubbard

Co-Producer

Brett Baer

Brett Baer

Co-Executive Producer

Dave Finkel

Dave Finkel

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Hard Ball" is episode 15 of 30 Rock season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 1,501 votes, ranking #2 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Don Scardino and written by Matt Hubbard, it aired on February 22, 2007.

Next: E16 · The Source Awards Best of Season 1