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30 Rock S4E5 — The Problem Solvers
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30 Rock•Season 4•Episode 5

The Problem Solvers

7.9/10 · 1,027 votesNov 12, 200921 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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

Directed byJohn Riggi
Written byRon Weiner
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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

Keith Powell

Keith Powell

James 'Toofer' Spurlock

Katrina Bowden

Katrina Bowden

Cerie

John Lutz

John Lutz

J.D. Lutz

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Ron Weiner

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John Riggi

John Riggi

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Episode Summary

"The Problem Solvers" is episode 5 of 30 Rock season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,027 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by John Riggi and written by Ron Weiner, it aired on November 12, 2009.

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