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The Best Episodes of 30 Rock Season 4

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

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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 4 Episode 13 - Anna Howard Shaw Day
    8.5/10(1124 votes)

    S4:E13

    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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  2. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 22 - I Do Do
    8.5/10(1068 votes)

    S4:E22

    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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  3. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 9 - Klaus and Greta
    8.3/10(1072 votes)

    S4:E9

    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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  4. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 7 - Dealbreakers Talk Show #0001
    8.1/10(1087 votes)

    S4:E7

    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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  5. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 21 - Emanuelle Goes to Dinosaur Land
    8.1/10(976 votes)

    S4:E21

    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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  6. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 8 - Secret Santa
    8.0/10(1044 votes)

    S4:E8

    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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  7. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 4 - Audition Day
    7.9/10(1022 votes)

    S4:E4

    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
    Writers:Robert Carlock, Matt Hubbard

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  8. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 5 - The Problem Solvers
    7.9/10(1027 votes)

    S4:E5

    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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  9. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 10 - Black Light Attack!
    7.9/10(996 votes)

    S4:E10

    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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  10. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 15 - Don Geiss, America and Hope
    7.9/10(949 votes)

    S4:E15

    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
    Writers:Jack Burditt, Tracey Wigfield

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  11. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 16 - Floyd
    7.8/10(935 votes)

    S4:E16

    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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  12. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 17 - Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter
    7.8/10(939 votes)

    S4:E17

    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
    Writers:Kay Cannon, Tina Fey

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  13. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 1 - Season 4
    7.7/10(1075 votes)

    S4:E1

    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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  14. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 2 - Into the Crevasse
    7.7/10(1081 votes)

    S4:E2

    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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  15. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 3 - Stone Mountain
    7.7/10(1068 votes)

    S4:E3

    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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  16. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 6 - Sun Tea
    7.7/10(1002 votes)

    S4:E6

    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
    Writers:Dylan Morgan, Josh Siegal

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  17. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 14 - Future Husband
    7.7/10(942 votes)

    S4:E14

    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.

    Directors:Ken Whittingham, Don Scardino
    Writers:Tracey Wigfield, Jon Haller

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  18. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 20 - The Moms
    7.7/10(975 votes)

    S4:E20

    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
    Writers:Kay Cannon, Robert Carlock

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  19. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 12 - Verna
    7.6/10(988 votes)

    S4:E12

    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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  20. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 19 - Argus
    7.6/10(920 votes)

    S4:E19

    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
    Writers:Dylan Morgan, Paula Pell

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  21. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 11 - Winter Madness
    7.4/10(986 votes)

    S4:E11

    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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  22. 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 18 - Khonani
    7.4/10(930 votes)

    S4:E18

    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 1124 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".