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30 Rock S5E1 — The Fabian Strategy
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30 Rock•Season 5•Episode 1

The Fabian Strategy

7.9/10 · 1,001 votesSep 23, 201021 min

Ranked #11 of 23 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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Jack begins to meddle in Liz's new relationship with Carol.

Directed byBeth McCarthy-Miller
Written byTina Fey
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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

Maulik Pancholy

Maulik Pancholy

Jonathan

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Beth McCarthy-Miller

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Tina Fey

Tina Fey

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Episode Summary

"The Fabian Strategy" is episode 1 of 30 Rock season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,001 votes, ranking #11 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller and written by Tina Fey, it aired on September 23, 2010.

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