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30 Rock S3E17 — Cutbacks
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30 Rock•Season 3•Episode 17

Cutbacks

7.6/10 · 1,064 votesApr 9, 200921 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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Despite the 50th episode of TGS airing, everyone is preoccupied with news of budget cuts. Jack has to dole out cutbacks while Kenneth has to take on extra duties. Meanwhile, Liz tries to save her staff and crew and Jenna and Tracy try to uncover

Directed byGail Mancuso
Written byMatt Hubbard
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Liz Lemon

Alec Baldwin

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Tracy Morgan

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Jane Krakowski

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Jenna Maroney

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Episode Summary

"Cutbacks" is episode 17 of 30 Rock season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,064 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Gail Mancuso and written by Matt Hubbard, it aired on April 9, 2009.

Next: E18 · Jackie Jormp-JompBest of Season 3