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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Moon Dance
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Moon Dance

    S3:E13

    Realizing that it's time he started dating again, Niles takes Daphne to a society ball.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - High Crane Drifter
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - High Crane Drifter

    S3:E17

    Much to his chagrin, Frasier becomes a local hero after he physically assaults a rude customer at Cafe Nervosa.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - Hogcock!
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Hogcock!

    S7:E12

    Liz has trouble adjusting to being a stay-at-home mother. Jack takes stock of his life, and Tracy struggles to get on without Kenneth.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - 100 (2)
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #4 - 100 (2)

    S5:E21

    With their show targeted for cancellation, the "TGS" crew desperately scramble to mount a top-notch production for their 100th episode. Meanwhile, Jack reconsiders a vital decision in his life, and Jenna mulls over motherhood.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Kidney Now!
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Kidney Now!

    S3:E22

    Jack's biological father's health hangs in the balance as the pair start to build a relationship. Liz draws some attention as a relationship expert, despite her own many failed relationships, after an appearance on a talk show. Tracy is invited to speak at his old high school and Kenneth helps him overcome some embarrassing memories from those years.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Live from Studio 6H
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Live from Studio 6H

    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.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Fireworks
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Fireworks

    S1:E18

    Jack and Kenneth work together when Jack discovers that another NBC executive is after his job. Meanwhile, Pete and Liz adjust to life as roommates and Tracy receives paternity papers.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Mrs. Donaghy
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Mrs. Donaghy

    S5:E11

    Budget cuts at the company impact the "TGS" gang. Elsewhere, Liz's New Year's resolution adds a potential snarl to Jack's wedding; Jenna and Danny share a dressing room; and a health scare hits Tracy.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Cleveland
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Cleveland

    S1:E20

    Sick of New York and frustrated with his career, Floyd contemplates a move to the Midwest and asks Liz if she's consider leaving TGS behind. Jack rushes to Paris (and soon, the altar) with Christie's auctioneer Phoebe while Tracy works furiously on financing his latest career move, dubbed the "Tracy Jordan Comeback."

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Rosemary's Baby
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Rosemary's Baby

    S2:E4

    Liz meets her longtime idol, Rosemary Howard, and invites her to be a guest writer on "TGS with Tracy Jordan". However, Rosemary's ideas turn out to be too much for the show, prompting Jack to pressure Liz into firing her. Meanwhile, Jack takes Tracy to a therapist to explain to him why he must do the opposite of what he is told, and Jenna ruins Kenneth's page jacket, causing him to compete in a page-off to keep his job.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - St. Valentine's Day
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #11 - St. Valentine's Day

    S3:E11

    Liz insists that she and Drew have their first official date on Valentine's Day. Elisa brings Jack to church to celebrate the day, which is very different from the way he traditionally celebrates. Kenneth employs the help of Tracy to try to win the affection of a new worker.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Don Geiss, America and Hope
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Don Geiss, America and Hope

    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.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Let's Stay Together
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Let's Stay Together

    S5:E3

    Jack must appear before Congress to discuss NBC's merger with KableTown. He hopes that he will charm celebrity members, but one Congresswoman, Regina Bookman, demands more diversity in its programming lineup. Jack quickly enlists Tracy to come up with some new development ideas. Meanwhile, Liz is fed up with the flack her writing staff gives her, and Jenna helps Kenneth reapply to the extremely competitive Page Program.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - The Paper Route
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Paper Route

    S3:E19

    Brick takes a job delivering newspapers, in order to save up enough money to buy night vision goggles. Meanwhile, Axl tries to convince Sue that a long-distance relationship with Matt won't work. Elsewhere, Frankie discovers that Mike has been hoarding batteries.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - The One with the Cast of Night Court
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #15 - The One with the Cast of Night Court

    S3:E3

    Liz and Jenna are randomly visited by Claire Harper, a free-spirited, Fatal Attraction-like stalker. Claire first targets Jack and claims him for her own. Kenneth, distressed and disappointed by the new page uniforms, looks to be cheered up by Tracy. To make Kenneth smile again, Tracy gives him a surprise which involves the cast of 'Night Court'.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  16. undefined Season 11 Episode 18 - Finale (2)
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Finale (2)

    S11:E18

    The entire family discovers saying goodbye is much harder than it seems.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Tracy Does Conan
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Tracy Does Conan

    S1:E7

    Jack bumps Jenna's scheduled appearance on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' by booking new star Tracy. Jenna, still irate over watching the show change to "TGS with Tracy Jordan," lashes out at Liz. To make matters worse, Tracy's gone off his medication and he's about to go on national television.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Rural Juror
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #18 - The Rural Juror

    S1:E10

    Jenna anticipates the opening of her independent movie “The Rural Juror”, but the title proves to be a mighty tongue twister for the gang. Meanwhile, cash-challenged Tracy endorses his own celebrity product in an effort to get out of debt.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Sandwich Day
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Sandwich Day

    S2:E14

    Floyd stays at Liz's place overnight when his flight is canceled. Meanwhile, Jack is demoted to the 12th floor, causing him to question his future status at the company. Finally, the staff celebrates Annual Sandwich Day with mysterious sandwiches from a secret location in Brooklyn.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - The Ones
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #20 - The Ones

    S3:E19

    Jack goes shopping for an engagement ring, for Elisa, with Liz. Elisa tells Liz a secret, and a prank results in an injury back at TGS.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Baby Show
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #21 - The Baby Show

    S1:E9

    When ditzy receptionist Cerie spreads news of her engagement to a filthy rich Greek heir, Liz confronts her own marital and maternal status. Meanwhile, emotionally hardened Jack softens due to "mommy issues."

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - The Fighting Irish
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #22 - The Fighting Irish

    S1:E17

    Jack helps his brother Eddie land a job at 'TGS', Liz is forced to make desperate staff cutbacks, and Tracy seeks spiritual fulfillment with help from Kenneth.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  23. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - My Whole Life Is Thunder
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #23 - My Whole Life Is Thunder

    S7:E8

    Jenna annoys Liz with her wedding envy, Jack devises a plan to avoid disappointing his visiting mother and Tracy attempts to cheer up Kenneth.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  24. undefined Season 11 Episode 11 - Legacy
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Legacy

    S11:E11

    Phil pays a visit to his dad to make sure he is ok after hearing some concerning news about him. Meanwhile, Jay gives Claire and Mitch a bunch of their old childhood memorabilia that triggers them to reevaluate a long-held story about their first family vacation.

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    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  25. undefined Season 11 Episode 16 - I'm Going to Miss This
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #25 - I'm Going to Miss This

    S11:E16

    Mitchell is having a hard time letting go of his old life and Gloria steps in to help him say goodbye. Meanwhile, Haley, Luke and Alex decide to throw a party at the Dunphy house when Claire and Phil leave for a trip, and Dylan's mom takes the twins for the night.

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Jack Burditt Ratings Summary

"Moon Dance" is the best rated episode written by Jack Burditt. It scored 9.2/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/6/1996 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "High Crane Drifter".