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The Best Episodes of 30 Rock Season 2

Every episode of 30 Rock Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 30 Rock Season 2!

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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 own dream.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    30 Rock Season 2 Episode 11 - MILF Island
    8.3/10(1431 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writers:Tina Fey, Matt Hubbard

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  2. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 13 - Succession
    8.3/10(1312 votes)

    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.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:John Riggi, Andrew Guest

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  3. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 15 - Cooter
    8.3/10(1312 votes)

    S2:E15

    In the second season finale, Jack moves on to a new job involving politics in Washington, but the position is not quite what he anticipated. Meanwhile, Liz suffers a pregnancy scare, Kenneth confronts rival page Donny when applying for a summer job, and Tracy works on his latest invention.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tina Fey

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  4. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 1 - Seinfeldvision
    8.2/10(1542 votes)

    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!.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tina Fey

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  5. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 5 - Greenzo
    8.2/10(1462 votes)

    S2:E5

    It's time for Kenneth's annual house party, but he may be the only one excited about it. The soiree has only been attended by Liz in the past, so in order to get a better turnout Tracy spreads rumors that ultimately get out of hand. Meanwhile, Jack deals with NBC's new environmentally-friendly mascot, whose new-found stardom goes to his head.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Jon Pollack

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  6. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 4 - Rosemary's Baby
    8.1/10(1490 votes)

    S2:E4

    Liz meets her longtime idol, Rosemary Howard, and invites her to be a guest writer on "TGS with Tracy Jordan". However, Rosemary's ideas turn out to be too much for the show, prompting Jack to pressure Liz into firing her. Meanwhile, Jack takes Tracy to a therapist to explain to him why he must do the opposite of what he is told, and Jenna ruins Kenneth's page jacket, causing him to compete in a page-off to keep his job.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  7. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 9 - Ludachristmas
    8.1/10(1345 votes)

    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.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Tami Sagher

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  8. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 6 - Somebody to Love
    8.0/10(1329 votes)

    S2:E6

    Jack falls for a congresswoman he meets at a cocktail party and despite the fact that they hold opposite views, the couple agrees to put politics aside and have a secret affair. Meanwhile, Liz believes her Middle Eastern neighbor to be a terrorist and tips off Homeland Security, creating a big mess.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writers:Kay Cannon, Tina Fey

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  9. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 14 - Sandwich Day
    8.0/10(1266 votes)

    S2:E14

    Floyd stays at Liz's place overnight when his flight is canceled. Meanwhile, Jack is demoted to the 12th floor, causing him to question his future status at the company. Finally, the staff celebrates Annual Sandwich Day with mysterious sandwiches from a secret location in Brooklyn.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writers:Jack Burditt, Robert Carlock

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  10. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 2 - Jack Gets in the Game
    7.9/10(1342 votes)

    S2:E2

    When Jack discovers that his boss is retiring, he decides to get in the competition for his position. Meanwhile, Jenna begins to enjoy her fame for being fat and along with Jack encourages Liz to get her act together. Finally, Kenneth makes it his mission to get Tracy and Angie back together.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Robert Carlock

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  11. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 7 - Cougars
    7.9/10(1323 votes)

    S2:E7

    As part of his community service, Tracy must coach a little league team. All goes well until Jack takes interest in the team and turmoil starts from there. Meanwhile, Liz is asked out on a date by Jamie, the new coffee boy, who thinks Liz is actually younger than she truly is.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:John Riggi

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  12. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 210
    7.9/10(1351 votes)

    S2:E10

    Jack and C.C. try to make their long distance romance work, Liz decides to invest in real estate, and Kenneth becomes addicted to caffeine.

    Director:Richard Shepard
    Writers:Robert Carlock, Donald Glover

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  13. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 8 - Secrets and Lies
    7.7/10(1239 votes)

    S2:E8

    C.C. and Jack face a block in their relationship when C.C. decides to go public about the affair but Jack refuses. Meanwhile, Liz struggles to keep both Tracy and Jenna happy when the two find it hard to share the spotlight, while Frank makes fun of Toofer's Harvard education with bizarre results.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Ron Weiner

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  14. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 3 - The Collection
    7.6/10(1318 votes)

    S2:E3

    Jack hires his own private investigator to lead GE in the wrong direction so that they will not be able to find any dirt on him that might put him in a compromising position. However, when he is asked to give up his cookie jar collection, Jack finds the task too much of a challenge. Meanwhile, Angie announces that she will follow Tracy at all times to keep him in line, which Liz believes to be good until she covers for Tracy and gets on Angie's bad side. Finally, Jenna starts to worry once she starts to lose all the weight she gained over the summer and her popularity begins to hang on the line.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Matt Hubbard

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  15. 30 Rock Season 2 Episode 12 - Subway Hero
    7.6/10(1219 votes)

    S2:E12

    Dennis becomes a New York City celebrity after jumping in front of a train and saving someone who fell on the tracks. Meanwhile, Jack desperately tries to persuade Tracy to become the celebrity face of the Republican Party.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writers:Jack Burditt, Robert Carlock

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"MILF Island" is the best rated episode of "30 Rock" season 2. It scored 8.3/10 based on 1431 votes. Directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan and written by Tina Fey, Matt Hubbard, it aired on 4/10/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Succession".