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The Best Episodes of 30 Rock Season 4

Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

Every episode of 30 Rock Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 30 Rock Season 4!

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...
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  • Anna Howard Shaw Day
    8.5/10(1,019)
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    #1 - Anna Howard Shaw Day

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 2/11/2010

    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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  • I Do Do
    8.5/10(970)
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    #2 - I Do Do

    Season 4 Episode 22

    Aired 5/20/2010

    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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  • Klaus and Greta
    8.3/10(967)
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    #3 - Klaus and Greta

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 1/14/2010

    Following a wild New Year's Eve, Jack has to try to repair the damage he did after leaving a drunken message on an ex's voicemail. Meanwhile, Jenna tries to get into a relationship with James Franco in order to cover up his secret; and Liz, after accidentally "outing" her cousin to his family, welcomes him to New York City; and Tracy finds new respect for women.

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: Robert Carlock

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  • Dealbreakers Talk Show #0001
    8.1/10(991)
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    #4 - Dealbreakers Talk Show #0001

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 12/3/2009

    The tables are turned when production begins on Liz’s new talk show, “Dealbreakers,” and she experiences what its like to walk a mile in Jenna’s shoes. Jack, dealing with pressure from Devin, calculates to make “Dealbreakers” a success. Meanwhile, Tracy takes on the ultimate Hollywood challenge in order to prove his commitment to his wife. Everyone pitches in to help Tracy reach his goal including Kenneth, Dotcom and Grizz.

    Director: Don Scardino

    Writer: Kay Cannon

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  • Emanuelle Goes to Dinosaur Land
    8.1/10(884)
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    #5 - Emanuelle Goes to Dinosaur Land

    Season 4 Episode 21

    Aired 5/13/2010

    Jack becomes even more entangled in his love triangle between Avery Jessup and Nancy Donovan, and he turns for advice to Liz, who is focusing on her own romantic problems. When Liz can't find a date to Floyd's wedding, she revisits her old boyfriends in hope that a spark will reignite. Meanwhile, Tracy continues his journey to earn his egot.

    Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

    Writer: Matt Hubbard

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  • Secret Santa
    8.0/10(955)
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    #6 - Secret Santa

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 12/10/2009

    Jack’s interest in a new social networking site unexpectedly reconnects him with a high school crush. Kenneth tries to organize a Secret Santa Fun Swap, but not without resistance from some of the staff members. Meanwhile, Liz battles the task of buying a gift that’s good enough for Jack, and Jenna is horrified at the prospect of sharing her annual Christmas solo.

    Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

    Writer: Tina Fey

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  • Audition Day
    7.9/10(929)
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    #7 - Audition Day

    Season 4 Episode 4

    Aired 11/5/2009

    Liz and Pete try to rig the audition process; Tracy and Jenna decide they should conduct their own search for the next 'TGS' star.

    Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

    Writer: Robert Carlock, Matt Hubbard

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  • The Problem Solvers
    7.9/10(931)
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    #8 - The Problem Solvers

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 11/12/2009

    The crew awaits the arrival of the new cast member. Tracy and Jenna rethink how they treat Kenneth. Jack offers Liz a talk show.

    Director: John Riggi

    Writer: Ron Weiner

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  • Black Light Attack!
    7.9/10(903)
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    #9 - Black Light Attack!

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 1/14/2010

    Jack tries to squash the burgeoning relationship between Liz and Danny. Tracy asks Sue to be in his entourage. Jenna tries out for Gossip Girl.

    Director: Don Scardino

    Writer: Steve Hely

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  • Don Geiss, America and Hope
    7.9/10(861)
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    #10 - Don Geiss, America and Hope

    Season 4 Episode 15

    Aired 3/18/2010

    Jack needs to reestablish himself within the new corporate structure. Liz and Wesley continually run into each other, making them consider fate's role in their lives. Tracy's nanny writes an exposé.

    Director: Stephen Lee Davis

    Writer: Jack Burditt, Tracey Wigfield

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  • Floyd
    7.8/10(849)
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    #11 - Floyd

    Season 4 Episode 16

    Aired 3/25/2010

    Liz reevaluates her feelings for an old flame, Floyd, when he returns with big news, and Jack Donaghy teaches Danny Baker the finer points of pranks after the TGS writers play a trick on him. Jenna Maroney and Tracy Jordan see Kenneth Parcell in a disturbing new light after they spend a very long day listening to him tell stories about his childhood.

    Director: Millicent Shelton

    Writer: Paula Pell

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  • Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter
    7.8/10(850)
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    #12 - Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter

    Season 4 Episode 17

    Aired 4/22/2010

    Liz Lemon starts making an effort to date by attending singles events with Jenna Maroney, and Jack Donaghy feels forced to choose between childhood love, Nancy Donovan and news anchor Avery Jessup. Meanwhile, a racist comment sparks an office-wide debate on affirmative action and leaves Toofer with a big decision to make regarding his future at TGS.

    Director: Don Scardino

    Writer: Tina Fey, Kay Cannon

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  • Season 4
    7.7/10(983)
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    #13 - Season 4

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 10/15/2009

    Jack demands changes to make TGS both more relatable to average Americans and more cost-conscious and sends Liz and Pete to search for fresh blood. Kenneth organizes a strike by the pages.

    Director: Don Scardino

    Writer: Tina Fey

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  • Into the Crevasse
    7.7/10(987)
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    #14 - Into the Crevasse

    Season 4 Episode 2

    Aired 10/22/2009

    Jack tries to protect his job and the company when Devin returns to seek revenge; Tracy and Jenna try to make Liz's life miserable; Kenneth volunteers at an animal shelter.

    Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

    Writer: Robert Carlock

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  • Stone Mountain
    7.7/10(966)
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    #15 - Stone Mountain

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 10/29/2009

    Jack and Liz search for new talent as they travel to Kenneth's hometown. Jenna makes an attempt to become friends with the writers. Tracy fears he may die next after a pair of celebrities pass away.

    Director: Don Scardino

    Writer: John Riggi

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  • Sun Tea
    7.7/10(907)
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    #16 - Sun Tea

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 11/19/2009

    When Liz's apartment building is converted to condos she has to make a drastic change to her living arrangements. Meanwhile, Jack and Tracy reevaluate their plans for parenthood and Kenneth is on a mission to make "TGS" greener during NBC's annual "Green Week."

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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  • Future Husband
    7.7/10(853)
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    #17 - Future Husband

    Season 4 Episode 14

    Aired 3/11/2010

    Liz searches for a man she met in her dentist's waiting room. Jack fears for the future when he learns a cable company may have its sights on NBC. Jenna helps Tracy try to get a Tony award.

    Director: Don Scardino, Ken Whittingham

    Writer: Tracey Wigfield, Jon Haller

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  • The Moms
    7.7/10(882)
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    #18 - The Moms

    Season 4 Episode 20

    Aired 5/6/2010

    Liz Lemon meets her mother's old flame, while Jack Donaghy's mother, Colleen, gets tangled in his relationships with Avery Jessup and high school love, Nancy Donovan. Jenna's mother, Verna returns, while Tracy learns a lesson from his "mom".

    Director: John Riggi

    Writer: Robert Carlock, Kay Cannon

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  • Verna
    7.6/10(897)
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    #19 - Verna

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 2/4/2010

    Jenna's mother comes to visit, and she looks to Jack to help. Frank moves in with Liz as a boarder, and they decide to aid one another stop some bad habits.

    Director: Don Scardino

    Writer: Ron Weiner

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  • Argus
    7.6/10(834)
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    #20 - Argus

    Season 4 Episode 19

    Aired 4/29/2010

    Wedding fever hits TGS, leaving Liz to sort out Grizz's dilemma when both Tracy and Dot Com want to be his best man. Jenna's new boyfriend, Paul, raises Liz and Pete's suspicions, while Jack is finally forced to deal with the death of his mentor, Don Geiss, when Geiss leaves him a strange but meaningful inheritance.

    Director: Jeff Richmond

    Writer: Dylan Morgan, Paula Pell

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  • Winter Madness
    7.4/10(897)
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    #21 - Winter Madness

    Season 4 Episode 11

    Aired 1/21/2010

    Hoping to boost staffers' spirits, Liz takes TGS on the road, but Jack takes over for his own reasons, and the staff find reasons to blame Liz for all that's wrong in their lives.

    Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

    Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran

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  • Khonani
    7.4/10(839)
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    #22 - Khonani

    Season 4 Episode 18

    Aired 4/22/2010

    Liz discovers that the TGS staff have been excluding her from their weekly hangouts, and strives to prove that she can be fun. Jack must choose between janitors and the shift time they both want, and Kenneth aids Tracy Jordan in being a good husband.

    Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

    Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Anna Howard Shaw Day" is the best rated episode of "30 Rock" season 4. It scored 8.5/10 based on 1019 votes. Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by Matt Hubbard, it aired on 2/11/2010. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "I Do Do".