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30 Rock S5E9 — Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish

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30 Rock•Season 5•Episode 9

Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish

7.6/10 · 905 votesDec 2, 201021 min

Ranked #20 of 23 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

Jack recommends that Liz start seeing a therapist when she worries that Carol is getting bored with their relationship. In an attempt to take Jack's advice, Liz begins talking to Kenneth about her problems. Jack also finds himself caught up in one of Tracy's schemes

Directed byKen Whittingham

Written byKay Cannon

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Cast9

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

Crew2

Kay Cannon

Kay Cannon

Writer

Ken Whittingham

Ken Whittingham

Director

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Episode Summary

"Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish" is episode 9 of 30 Rock season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 905 votes, ranking #20 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by Kay Cannon, it aired on December 2, 2010.

Next: E10 · Christmas Attack Zone Best of Season 5