The Best Episodes Written By Robert Carlock

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(6 votes)

   #1 - Live Show

   S5:E410/14/2010

   On show night, Liz Lemon grows increasingly infuriated when no one seems to remember that it's her 40th birthday. Just before the taping, Tracy Jordan becomes convinced that nothing is funnier than a performer laughing and breaking character, which he elects to do all night, much to Jenna Maroney's chagrin. Meanwhile, Jack Donaghy struggles with the consequences of his promise to give up drinking while Avery is pregnant. 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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   #2 - Hogcock!

   S7:E121/31/2013

   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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   8.8/10(42 votes)

   #3 - The One with Phoebe's Wedding

   S10:E122/12/2004

   As the big day approaches, Phoebe's wedding planner, Monica, makes everyone around her crazy because according to her - every little thing needs to happen around schedule. This doesn't sit well with Phoebe and she fires her. Unfortunately, on the wedding day New York is hit with the worst snowstorm its seen in 20 years, forcing plans to change. As a substitute for Phoebe's incarcerated father, Joey takes his role much too seriously. Meanwhile, Chandler and Ross discover that neither of them has a part in the wedding; however, after one of Mike's groomsmen is unable to attend, they compete for the open position by any means necessary.

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   8.7/10(12 votes)

   #4 - Believe in the Stars

   S3:E211/6/2008

   Liz heads to Chicago to get out of jury duty and on her flight back to New York she is assigned a seat next to Oprah. Liz seizes the opportunity to ask Oprah for advice with some of the problems she's been having. Back in New York, the feud continues between Tracy and Jenna, and Jack's morals are tested by Kenneth after an Olympics snafu.

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   8.7/10(12 votes)

   #5 - Apollo, Apollo

   S3:E163/26/2009

   While Jack puts together the perfect 50th birthday party for himself, home videos inspire him to try to recreate his happiest moment. Dennis decides to tell Liz about his addiction. Meanwhile, Kenneth and Pete work to make Tracy's childhood dream come true.

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   8.7/10(15 votes)

   #6 - Kimmy Goes to a Party!

   S1:E73/6/2015

   Jacqueline asks Kimmy to help her plan a dinner party where Jacqueline can confirm if her husband, Julian, is cheating on her.

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   8.6/10(40 votes)

   #7 - The One with Ross's Inappropriate Song

   S9:E711/14/2002

   Ross finds a way to make Emma laugh - singing Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back." Needless to say, Rachel isn't as amused, once she finds out. Meanwhile, Phoebe meets Mike's parents and tries her best to leave a good impression. Also, while viewing Richard's old apartment, Joey and Chandler discover a video tape with Monica's name on it, which causes Chandler to freak out, since he thinks it's a sex tape.

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   8.5/10(13 votes)

   #8 - Generalissimo

   S3:E102/5/2009

   Liz tries to begin a relationship with a new tenant after accidentally receiving his mail. Meanwhile, Jack's appearance causes Elisa's grandmother to disapprove of the relationship, and Tracy has trouble maintaining the lifestyles of Wall Street frat boys.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning

   S5:E121/27/2011

   A reality TV series trails Tracy, which Liz tries to exploit for her own gain. Jack does his own exploiting: He attempts to make a fast buck off natural-disaster telethons. And Lutz sets out to increase his worth in the event of an apocalypse.

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    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - 100 (2)

    S5:E214/21/2011

    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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    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Kidney Now!

    S3:E225/14/2009

    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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    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #12 - The One with the Fertility Test

    S9:E215/1/2003

    Joey comes to Ross for advice on dating Charlie, since they don't share much of the same interests. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica bump into Janice at a fertility clinic. Also, Rachel has a gift certificate for a massage at a fancy massage place which Phoebe doesn't want her to use, since she doesn't approve of big corporations.

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    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Klaus and Greta

    S4:E91/14/2010

    Following a wild New Year's Eve, Jack has to try to repair the damage he did after leaving a drunken message on an ex's voicemail. Meanwhile, Jenna tries to get into a relationship with James Franco in order to cover up his secret; and Liz, after accidentally "outing" her cousin to his family, welcomes him to New York City; and Tracy finds new respect for women.

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    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #14 - The One with Ross's Step Forward

    S8:E1112/13/2001

    Ross starts to panic when Mona suggests that the two of them could send out a holiday card together, thinking that their relationship is starting to move too fast. Chandler's newly divorced boss tries to get Monica and Chandler to go out to a dinner with him, but Monica can't stand him, so Chandler steps up to cover for her. Meanwhile, Rachel's hormones start acting up due to her pregnancy, causing her to hit on almost every guy she meets.

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    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Kimmy Goes on a Date!

    S1:E33/6/2015

    Kimmy and Jaqueline try to hide their pasts, while Titus lies to Lillian about money so he can spend it on headshots for his future.

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    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Kimmy Makes Waffles!

    S1:E133/6/2015

    Kimmy is stuck in Durnsville. Jacqueline gets back in touch with her roots when she and Lillian drive to Indiana to find Kimmy.

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    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Kimmy Goes Outside!

    S1:E13/6/2015

    Imprisoned by a cult leader as a teenager, Midwesterner Kimmy is freed after 15 years. The first thing she decides to do is move to New York.

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    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Cleveland

    S1:E204/19/2007

    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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    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Kimmy Goes to Her Happy Place!

    S2:E104/15/2016

    Kimmy has her first therapy session with Andrea, but it's Lillian who helps her get in touch with her anger. Mikey comes out to his family.

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    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Into the Crevasse

    S4:E210/22/2009

    Jack tries to protect his job and the company when Devin returns to seek revenge; Tracy and Jenna try to make Liz's life miserable; Kenneth volunteers at an animal shelter.

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Audition Day

    S4:E411/5/2009

    Liz and Pete try to rig the audition process; Tracy and Jenna decide they should conduct their own search for the next 'TGS' star.

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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Murphy Brown Lied to Us

    S6:E184/19/2012

    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.

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    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Game Over

    S7:E91/10/2013

    Jack asks Devin Banks to help him discredit Kaylie Hooper, Jack's teenage nemesis and KableTown's future CEO. Liz considers her options as she tries to become a mother. Tracy directs Octavia Spencer in his movie.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Joey and the Tijuana Trip

    S2:E1212/15/2005

    After Michael and Abby break up, Joey takes him to Tijuana to help him get over it. Alex and Gina want to have some fun and go to a night club.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Murder in the Old West

    S2:E74/26/2022

    Jayden hosts a Western-themed murder mystery party where Mikaela tries to figure out what's going on between her and James. Arpi and Neil clash over how to spend the city's newly acquired budget surplus.

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