30 Rock backdrop
Comedy

The Best Episodes of 30 Rock Season 6

Every episode of 30 Rock Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 30 Rock Season 6!

Binge this in 7h 43m•Peaking at 8.6/10

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.

Airs on
NBC
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons7

All1234567

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    30 Rock Season 6 Episode 19 - Live from Studio 6H
    8.6/10(1054 votes)

    S6:E19

    Kabletown chooses to stop funding live shows for TGS. While Liz and Jack embrace the change, Kenneth argues that live format should be kept intact, and he tries to convince the TGS staff to fight for their right to be live by taking them and our audience through a magical look back at the illustrious history of Studio 6H. The episode was filmed twice. The East Coast version aired for the Eastern, Central and Mountain time zones. The West Coast version was aired in the western, Alaskan and Hawaiian time zones.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writers:Jack Burditt, Tina Fey

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 8 - The Tuxedo Begins
    8.4/10(1059 votes)

    S6:E8

    Fed up with New York City after being mugged, Jack sets out to protect the safety of the city's elite by announcing his run for mayor. Meanwhile, Liz revels in sacrificing the good of the city to look out for her own interests, and Jenna and Paul are thrilled by the perversion of acting like a normal couple.

    Director:John Riggi
    Writers:Dylan Morgan, Josh Siegal

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 14 - Kidnapped by Danger
    8.3/10(931 votes)

    S6:E14

    Liz's scripted version of Jack and Avery's love story leaves Jack confused and frustrated by his feelings for Diana. Meanwhile, Jenna and Tracy attempt to beat Weird Al Yankovic at his own game, and Kenneth gets an unexpected new job at NBC.

    Director:Claire Cowperthwaite
    Writer:Tina Fey

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 9 - Leap Day
    8.1/10(1008 votes)

    S6:E9

    Jack learns to appreciate Leap Day while Tracy takes the writers to a restaurant to spend an almost-expired gift card. Liz helps Jenna seduce an internet billionaire.

    Director:Steve Buscemi
    Writer:Luke Del Tredici

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 1 - Dance Like Nobody's Watching
    7.9/10(927 votes)

    S6:E1

    Tracy becomes frustrated in his attempts to anger Liz. Jack questions the family value of the network's new talent competition and Kenneth awaits the Rapture.

    Director:John Riggi
    Writer:Tina Fey

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 3 - Idiots Are People Three! (2)
    7.9/10(842 votes)

    S6:E3

    Tracy challenges Liz by leading his own protest in defense of idiots everywhere. Jack faces off with Devin Banks yet again, and the Best Friends Gang is reunited when Kenneth and Jenna call for the help of Kelsey Grammer.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Robert Carlock

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of 30 Rock

    READ
  7. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 7 - Hey, Baby, What's Wrong? (2)
    7.9/10(724 votes)

    S6:E7

    Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana, as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on "America's Kidz Got Singing." Back at the office, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine's with.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Kay Cannon

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 11 - Standards and Practices
    7.9/10(864 votes)

    S6:E11

    Jenna hatches a surprising new plan to get publicity, while Jack finds himself begrudgingly playing parent to his teenage nemesis, Kaylie Hooper. Liz rejects the new authority Kenneth has over “TGS” with his new job in Standards.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 2 - Idiots Are People Two! (1)
    7.8/10(861 votes)

    S6:E2

    An offensive rant by Tracy is leaked online. Jack disapproves of Liz's new boyfriend, and Jenna enlists Kenneth in helping to replace her dressing room lights.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Robert Carlock

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 5 - Today You Are a Man
    7.8/10(825 votes)

    S6:E5

    Liz finds a secret weapon to help in her contract negotiations with Jack, Kenneth leaves his job because he feels under-appreciated, and Tracy and Jenna perform at their accountant's ungrateful son's Bar Mitzvah.

    Director:Jeff Richmond
    Writer:Ron Weiner

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 22 - What Will Happen to the Gang Next Year?
    7.8/10(781 votes)

    S6:E22

    Determined to prove his marriage has survived Avery's kidnapping unscathed, Jack asks Liz to officiate their vow renewal. Meanwhile, Criss tries to convince Liz that he's worth sticking around for. Tracy meets with Cornel West to discuss his influence as a black celebrity.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writers:Tina Fey, Matt Hubbard

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 4 - The Ballad of Kenneth Parcell
    7.7/10(856 votes)

    S6:E4

    Liz looks for a new best friend after discovering that Jenna has traded their friendship for fame. Tracy contemplates mortality as Dotcom and Grizz scramble to show him that life is still worth living. Meanwhile, Jack decides to end the page program in order to impress Hank Hooper.

    Director:Jeff Richmond
    Writer:Matt Hubbard

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 6 - Hey, Baby, What's Wrong? (1)
    7.7/10(841 votes)

    S6:E6

    Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana, as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on "America's Kidz Got Singing." Back at the office, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine's with.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Kay Cannon

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 18 - Murphy Brown Lied to Us
    7.7/10(789 votes)

    S6:E18

    Jack sets Liz up on a blind date to show her what she's missing in her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile at KableTown, Jack has to scramble when his plan to manufacture couches hits a speed bump. With Tracy's help, Jenna orchestrates a public meltdown to get Paul's attention.

    Director:John Riggi
    Writers:Robert Carlock, Vali Chandrasekaran

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 12 - St. Patrick's Day
    7.6/10(818 votes)

    S6:E12

    Jack feels unworthy of his latest award and attempts to redeem himself by taking on the writers in a strategic board game. Liz believes she's cursed on St. Patrick's Day when her ex-boyfriend Dennis shows up to derail her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile, Hazel struggles to keep the peace between Tracy and Jenna.

    Director:John Riggi
    Writer:Colleen McGuinness

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 21 - The Return of Avery Jessup
    7.6/10(748 votes)

    S6:E21

    Avery finally returns home from her kidnapping ordeal in North Korea, yet Jack grows uncertain of her fidelity while she was away. Elsewhere, Criss is crossed due to Liz's role as top wage earner, and Jenna seeks a sponsor for her approaching nuptials.

    Director:John Riggi
    Writers:Dylan Morgan, Josh Siegal

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 10 - Alexis Goodlooking and the Case of the Missing Whisky
    7.5/10(800 votes)

    S6:E10

    In order to hide his relationship with Lynn, Frank convinces his mother that he is dating Liz. Tracy and Jenna team up to try to solve the case of Pete's missing whisky. Meanwhile, Jack teaches Kenneth how to take down his first business nemesis.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:John Riggi

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 16 - Nothing Left to Lose
    7.5/10(755 votes)

    S6:E16

    Tracy regains his sense of smell and finds an unusual father figure in Liz, while the writers spark a prank war with Jenna.

    Director:John Riggi
    Writers:Lauren Gurganous, Nina Pedrad

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 17 - Meet the Woggels!
    7.5/10(785 votes)

    S6:E17

    Jack's mom upstages his ribbon-cutting ceremony. Meanwhile Jenna hooks up with a "rock star" and Tracy frets about his son heading to college.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Ron Weiner

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 13 - Grandmentor
    7.4/10(794 votes)

    S6:E13

    Liz struggles in her new role as mentor to Hazel. Kenneth has a difficult time letting go of his page duties and takes drastic measures to make sure Tracy is taken care of. Meanwhile, Jack and Jenna come up with a plan to get Avery back in the headlines.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Sam Means

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 15 - The Shower Principle
    7.4/10(758 votes)

    S6:E15

    A curse strikes TGS. Liz dares to be different after realizing that the same things happen every year, and Jack vows to wow Hank Hooper.

    Director:Stephen Lee Davis
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. 30 Rock Season 6 Episode 20 - Queen of Jordan II: Mystery of the Phantom Pooper
    7.2/10(903 votes)

    S6:E20

    Angie brings "Queen of Jordan'' back to TGS. News about Avery forces Jack to confront his feelings for her mother, and Liz finds herself in a feud.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writers:Tracey Wigfield, Luke Del Tredici

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Live from Studio 6H" is the best rated episode of "30 Rock" season 6. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1054 votes. Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller and written by Jack Burditt, Tina Fey, it aired on 4/26/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Tuxedo Begins".