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Ten actors received star [[billing (film)|billing]]. Tina Fey portrayed [[Liz Lemon]], the [[head writer]] of a fictitious live-sketch-comedy television series ''TGS''.<ref name="cast_1">{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15206996/ |title=Tina Fey channels ''SNL'' on ''30 Rock'' |accessdate=March 23, 2008 |date=October 11, 2006 |publisher=''[[MSNBC]]''}}</ref> The ''TGS'' cast consists of three actors. The lead actor is the loose cannon movie star [[Tracy Jordan]], portrayed by [[Tracy Morgan]].<ref name="cast_1" /> The co-stars are the dense, limelight-craving [[Jenna Maroney]], portrayed by [[Jane Krakowski]] and the playful [[Josh Girard]], who is also a writer for ''TGS'', portrayed by [[Lonny Ross]].<ref name="nbcmv_crew" |
Ten actors received star [[billing (film)|billing]]. Tina Fey portrayed [[Liz Lemon]], the [[head writer]] of a fictitious live-sketch-comedy television series ''TGS''.<ref name="cast_1">{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15206996/ |title=Tina Fey channels ''SNL'' on ''30 Rock'' |accessdate=March 23, 2008 |date=October 11, 2006 |publisher=''[[MSNBC]]''}}</ref> The ''TGS'' cast consists of three actors. The lead actor is the loose cannon movie star [[Tracy Jordan]], portrayed by [[Tracy Morgan]].<ref name="cast_1" /> The co-stars are the dense, limelight-craving [[Jenna Maroney]], portrayed by [[Jane Krakowski]] and the playful [[Josh Girard]], who is also a writer for ''TGS'', portrayed by [[Lonny Ross]].<ref name="nbcmv_crew"/> [[Jack McBrayer]] played the naïve [[Kenneth Parcell]].<ref name="cast_3">{{cite news |first=Rick |last=Porter |title=''30 Rock'' talk with Jane Krakowski and Jack McBrayer |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2007/10/30-rock-talk-wi.html |publisher=''Zap2it'' |date=October 3, 2007 |accessdate=March 24, 2008}}</ref> [[Scott Adsit]] acted as the witty and wise ''TGS'' producer, [[Pete Hornberger]].<ref name="cast_4">{{cite web |url=http://www.variety.com/profiles/people/main/110233/Scott%20Adsit.html?dataSet=1 |title=Scott Adsit: Actor, Writer, Improviser |accessdate=March 24, 2008 |publisher=''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''}}</ref> [[Judah Friedlander]] portrayed the wise-cracking, [[trucker hat]]-wearing, repulsive staff writer [[Frank Rossitano]].<ref name="cast_5">{{cite news |first=Lindsay |last=Robertson |title=Judah Friedlander's Hats on ''30 Rock'' |url=http://ccinsider.comedycentral.com/cc_insider/2007/04/judah_friedland.html |publisher=''[[Comedy Central]]'' |date=April 13, 2007 |accessdate=March 24, 2008}}</ref> [[Alec Baldwin]] played the high-flying NBC network executive [[Jack Donaghy]].<ref name="cast_6">{{cite news |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |title=Baldwin eyes Fey's NBC pilot |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002034584 |publisher=''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' |date=February 17, 2006 |accessdate=March 24, 2008}}</ref> Donaghy's full corporate title for the majority of the season is "Head of East Coast Television and Microwave Oven Programming".<ref name="pilot">{{cite episode |title=Pilot |episodelink=Pilot (30 Rock) |series=30 Rock |serieslink=30 Rock |credits=Writer(s): [[Tina Fey]]; Director: [[Adam Bernstein]] |network=[[NBC Universal]] |station=[[NBC]] |airdate=October 11, 2006 |season=1 |number=1}}</ref> [[Keith Powell]] played the [[Harvard University]] alumnus and ''TGS'' staff writer [[James "Toofer" Spurlock]].<ref name="nbcmv_crew"/> [[Katrina Bowden]] acted as writers' assistant [[Cerie Xerox]].<ref name="nbcmv_crew"/><ref name="carlockinterview">{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=8af9b8c0-fbde-4b8b-8353-237b3c459a8e |title=Exclusive! ''30 Rock'' Scores Will Arnett, Chris Kattan and Mariah Carey (in Our Dreams) |accessdate=March 5, 2008 |last=Dos Santos |first=Kristen |date=March 4, 2008 |publisher=''[[E! Online]]''}}</ref> The cast featured recurring characters, including [[Maulik Pancholy]] as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Jonathan|Jonathan]],<ref name="maulik">{{cite news |first=Gregory |last=Kirschling |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Maulik Pancholy: You Might Know Me From... |url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20037736,00.html |work= |publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' |date=May 4, 2007 |accessdate=July 30, 2008 }}</ref> [[Grizz Chapman]] as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Grizz and Dot Com|Grizz Griswold]],<ref name="grizz">{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Grizz Chapman |url=http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1472958/Grizz-Chapman |work= |publisher=''[[The New York Times]]'' |date= |accessdate=July 30, 2008 }}</ref> [[Kevin Brown (actor)|Kevin Brown]] as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Grizz and Dot Com|"Dot Com" Slattery]],<ref name="kevin">{{cite news |first=Gillian |last=Reagan |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=''30 Rock''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Kevin Brown to ''Die Laughing'' |url=http://www.observer.com/2008/30-rocks-kevin-brown-die-laughing |work= |publisher=''[[The New York Observer]]'' |date=February 18, 2008 |accessdate=July 30, 2008 }}</ref> [[John Lutz (television writer)|John Lutz]] as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Lutz|J.D. Lutz]],<ref name="john">{{cite news |first=Rachel |last=Sklar |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=''30 Rock'' Live! Dry-Humping, Boob-Grabbing And Other Fun Times At The UCB |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/20/30-rock-live-dryhumping_n_73470.html |work= |publisher=''[[The Huffington Post]]'' |date=November 20, 2007 |accessdate=July 30, 2008 }}</ref> and [[Chris Parnell]] as [[Dr. Leo Spaceman]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/chris-parnell/credits/196232 |title=Chris Parnell - Credits |accessdate=September 18, 2009 |publisher=''[[TV Guide]]''}}</ref> |
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[[Salma Hayek]] had a recurring [[guest appearance]] in six episodes as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Elisa|Elisa]], a nurse for Jack Donaghy's mother and Donaghy's eventual love interest.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Salma Hayek to Recur on NBC'S Two-time Emmy-Winning '30 Rock' |publisher=[[NBC Universal]] Media Village |date=October 10, 2008 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20081010nbc01 |language= |accessdate=September 17, 2009}}</ref> She first appeared in "[[Senor Macho Solo]]" and made her final appearance in "[[The Ones (30 Rock)|The Ones]]". [[Steve Buscemi]] had a role in the episodes "[[The Natural Order]]" and "[[Mamma Mia (30 Rock)|Mamma Mia]]" as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Lenny Wosniak|Lenny Wosniak]], a [[private detective]] occasionally hired by Donaghy.<ref name="natorder">{{cite press release |title=The Natural Order |publisher=[[NBC Universal]] Media Village |date=April 30, 2009 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20090420nbc12 |language= |accessdate=September 17, 2009}}</ref><ref name="mammamia">{{cite press release |title=Mamma Mia! |publisher=[[NBC Universal]] Media Village |date=May 7, 2009 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20090427nbc15 |language= |accessdate=September 17, 2009}}</ref> [[Alan Alda]] appeared in the episodes "Mamma Mia" and "[[Kidney Now!]]" as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Milton Greene|Milton Greene]], a man believed to be Jack Donaghy's father.<ref name="mammamia"/><ref name="kidneynow">{{cite press release |title=Kidney Now! |publisher=[[NBC Universal]] Media Village |date=May 14, 2009 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20090504nbc11 |language= |accessdate=September 17, 2009}}</ref> |
[[Salma Hayek]] had a recurring [[guest appearance]] in six episodes as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Elisa|Elisa]], a nurse for Jack Donaghy's mother and Donaghy's eventual love interest.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Salma Hayek to Recur on NBC'S Two-time Emmy-Winning '30 Rock' |publisher=[[NBC Universal]] Media Village |date=October 10, 2008 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20081010nbc01 |language= |accessdate=September 17, 2009}}</ref> She first appeared in "[[Senor Macho Solo]]" and made her final appearance in "[[The Ones (30 Rock)|The Ones]]". [[Steve Buscemi]] had a role in the episodes "[[The Natural Order]]" and "[[Mamma Mia (30 Rock)|Mamma Mia]]" as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Lenny Wosniak|Lenny Wosniak]], a [[private detective]] occasionally hired by Donaghy.<ref name="natorder">{{cite press release |title=The Natural Order |publisher=[[NBC Universal]] Media Village |date=April 30, 2009 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20090420nbc12 |language= |accessdate=September 17, 2009}}</ref><ref name="mammamia">{{cite press release |title=Mamma Mia! |publisher=[[NBC Universal]] Media Village |date=May 7, 2009 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20090427nbc15 |language= |accessdate=September 17, 2009}}</ref> [[Alan Alda]] appeared in the episodes "Mamma Mia" and "[[Kidney Now!]]" as [[List of recurring characters on 30 Rock#Milton Greene|Milton Greene]], a man believed to be Jack Donaghy's father.<ref name="mammamia"/><ref name="kidneynow">{{cite press release |title=Kidney Now! |publisher=[[NBC Universal]] Media Village |date=May 14, 2009 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20090504nbc11 |language= |accessdate=September 17, 2009}}</ref> |
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30 Rock season 3 | |
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Season 3 | |
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No. of episodes | 22[1] |
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Original network | NBC |
Original release | October 30, 2008 – May 14, 2009 |
Season chronology | |
The third season of 30 Rock, an American television comedy series, consists of 22 episodes[1] and began airing on October 30, 2008 on the NBC network in the United States.[4] 30 Rock is centered on The Girlie Show with Tracy Jordan (TGS), a fictional sketch comedy series, and its head writer Liz Lemon, portrayed by Tina Fey. The series follows Lemon as she juggles her job and her personal life.
The third season aired under NBC's promotional banner "Comedy Night Done Right" on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time.[5][6] 30 Rock's third season received 22 Emmy Award nominations, the most for a single show in 2009.[7] Those nominations broke 30 Rock's own record (17) for the most nominated comedy in a single Primetime Emmy Award ceremony.[8] At the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, 30 Rock won two Creative Arts Emmy Award, "Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series" and "Outstanding Picture Editing for a Comedy Series" for the episode "Apollo, Apollo".[9] The show also won three Primetime Emmy Awards: "Outstanding Comedy Series", Alec Baldwin won "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" for his role as Jack Donaghy, and Matt Hubbard won "Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series" for his work on "Reunion".[10]
The season was released on DVD as a three-disc boxed set under the title 30 Rock: Season 3 on September 22, 2009, by Universal Studios.[2][3]
Crew
The third season was produced by Broadway Video, Little Stranger, and NBC Universal and was aired on NBC. The executive producers were series creator Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels, Marci Klein, David Miner, and Robert Carlock. Jack Burditt, John Riggi, and Ron Weiner acted as co-executive producers. The producers for the season were Alec Baldwin, Jerry Kupfer, and Don Scardino with Diana Schmidt and Irene Burns as co-producers. Joann Alfano had been the executive producer for the first and second seasons and vacated that position afterward. Ron Weiner became a co-executive producer after being a story editor for the second season. Alec Baldwin, who plays Jack Donaghy in the series, became a producer for the third season.[11]
There were 11 directors through the season. Those who directed multiple episodes were series producer Don Scardino, Gail Mancuso, and Beth McCarthy. There were eight directors who each directed one episode throughout the season: Steve Buscemi, Todd Holland, Constantine Makris, John Riggi, Ken Whittingham, Tricia Brock, Millicent Shelton, and Scott Ellis.[12] Series writers who have penned episodes this season include Tina Fey,[13] Robert Carlock,[14] Jack Burditt,[15] John Riggi,[16] and Matt Hubbard.[17]
Cast
Ten actors received star billing. Tina Fey portrayed Liz Lemon, the head writer of a fictitious live-sketch-comedy television series TGS.[18] The TGS cast consists of three actors. The lead actor is the loose cannon movie star Tracy Jordan, portrayed by Tracy Morgan.[18] The co-stars are the dense, limelight-craving Jenna Maroney, portrayed by Jane Krakowski and the playful Josh Girard, who is also a writer for TGS, portrayed by Lonny Ross.[11] Jack McBrayer played the naïve Kenneth Parcell.[19] Scott Adsit acted as the witty and wise TGS producer, Pete Hornberger.[20] Judah Friedlander portrayed the wise-cracking, trucker hat-wearing, repulsive staff writer Frank Rossitano.[21] Alec Baldwin played the high-flying NBC network executive Jack Donaghy.[22] Donaghy's full corporate title for the majority of the season is "Head of East Coast Television and Microwave Oven Programming".[23] Keith Powell played the Harvard University alumnus and TGS staff writer James "Toofer" Spurlock.[11] Katrina Bowden acted as writers' assistant Cerie Xerox.[11][24] The cast featured recurring characters, including Maulik Pancholy as Jonathan,[25] Grizz Chapman as Grizz Griswold,[26] Kevin Brown as "Dot Com" Slattery,[27] John Lutz as J.D. Lutz,[28] and Chris Parnell as Dr. Leo Spaceman.[29]
Salma Hayek had a recurring guest appearance in six episodes as Elisa, a nurse for Jack Donaghy's mother and Donaghy's eventual love interest.[30] She first appeared in "Senor Macho Solo" and made her final appearance in "The Ones". Steve Buscemi had a role in the episodes "The Natural Order" and "Mamma Mia" as Lenny Wosniak, a private detective occasionally hired by Donaghy.[31][32] Alan Alda appeared in the episodes "Mamma Mia" and "Kidney Now!" as Milton Greene, a man believed to be Jack Donaghy's father.[32][33]
Reception
The season premiere, "Do-Over", received 8.7 million viewers, and was the highest-rated episode of the series.[34] The sixth episode "Christmas Special" would break that mark, garnering 8.9 million viewers.[35] Digital Video Recorder (DVR) accounted for an average additional 1.2 million viewers for episodes of the third season. 30 Rock is the most popular series among upscale viewers, defined as those who have an income higher than $100,000 a year, on the broadcast networks.[36] The show averaged 7.7 million viewers through the first ten episodes, a ratings level that Variety called "solid" and credited to pairing the show with The Office on NBC's Thursday schedule.[37] The season finale, "Kidney Now!", aired on May 14, 2009, and was viewed by 5.7 million viewers.[38]
30 Rock is broadcast in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), and Australia in addition to the United States. The show was simulcast in Canada on Citytv.[39] This season of 30 Rock was shown in Australia on the Seven Network at 11:30 p.m. local time[40] starting on February 2, 2009.[41] The third season began in the UK on October 5, 2009 on Comedy Central, moving from network Five where the previous season had aired.[42]
Critical reception
Robert Canning of IGN called the third season "a series at the top of its game," scoring the season a 9.3 out of 10. In particular, Canning noted that the "first half of the year ... had the most focus."[43] Canning said the premiere episode "Do-Over" was "filled to capacity with comedy",[44] called "Senor Macho Solo" "near perfect",[45] but said the story for the finale "Kidney Now!" was "fun" but "average for a season finale."[46] Alynda Wheat of Entertainment Weekly, reviewing the DVD release, gave the season an A−.[47] Jeremy Medina of Paste magazine also reviewed the premiere, saying it was "sort of like the first day of school after summer vacation: sort of awkward at times, but fast and buoyant and warmly familiar all the same".[48] Brian Lowry of Variety was more critical, calling the third season "wildly uneven" and said that 30 Rock was "merely a good comedy whose shortcomings prevent it from joining the ranks of great ones."[49] Metacritic gave the pilot a Metascore—a weighted average based on several critical reviews—of 84%.[50]
Awards and nominations
This season of 30 Rock received 22 Emmy Award nominations, the most for a show in 2009,[7] breaking 30 Rock's own record for the most nominated comedy in a single Primetime Emmy Award year (previously 17).[8] At the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, 30 Rock won two Creative Arts Emmy Awards, "Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series" and "Outstanding Picture Editing for a Comedy Series", for the episode "Apollo, Apollo".[9] The show won three Primetime Emmy Awards: "Outstanding Comedy Series", Alec Baldwin won "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" for his role as Jack Donaghy, and Matt Hubbard won "Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series" for his work on "Reunion".[10] Tina Fey, though nominated, did not win "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series", which she had won the previous year; Toni Collette from The United States of Tara winning instead. CNN called this decision a "mild surprise", saying Fey was the "heavy favorite".[51]
Episodes
Series No. | Episode No. | Title | Director | Writer(s) | American viewers in millions | Original airdate | Prod. Code |
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37 | 1 | "Do-Over" | Don Scardino | Tina Fey | 8.7[34] | October 30, 2008 | 301 |
Liz tries to stop the TGS staff from ruining her chances at adoption when an adoption agency evaluator, named Bev (Megan Mullally), comes to 30 Rock to determine whether Liz would make a good mother. Jack returns from Washington D.C. and starts his job again at GE, only to discover he has been demoted. Jack tries to get his old job and office back from Devon Banks (Will Arnett) and Kathy Geiss (Marceline Hugot). A feud between Tracy and Jenna wreaks havoc among the TGS staff. | |||||||
38 | 2 | "Believe in the Stars" | Don Scardino | Robert Carlock | 8.0[52] | November 6, 2008 | 302 |
To get out of jury duty, Liz flies to Chicago only to be seated next to Oprah Winfrey on her return flight to New York. An argument between Tracy and Jenna leads to a "social experiment" to prove who is right. Kenneth challenges Jack's morality after it is found out that NBC faked some Olympic events during the summer as a ratings stunt. | |||||||
39 | 3 | "The One with the Cast of Night Court" | Gail Mancuso | Jack Burditt | 7.5[53] | November 13, 2008 | 303 |
Liz's former roommate from Chicago, Claire Harper (Jennifer Aniston), comes to visit her and Jenna. She develops a stalker-like obsession with Jack. Kenneth is unhappy with the new page uniforms so Tracy decides to cheer him up with the help of Night Court cast members Harry Anderson, Markie Post and Charlie Robinson. | |||||||
40 | 4 | "Gavin Volure" | Gail Mancuso | John Riggi | 7.3[54] | November 20, 2008 | 304 |
Liz meets one of Jack's friends, the eccentric businessman Gavin Volure (Steve Martin), when the pair attend a dinner party with guests including John McEnroe. Gavin, after offering Jack a secret business opportunity, becomes enamored with Liz. Jack encourages the relationship until it appears that there is more to Gavin than meets the eye. Also, Kenneth invests his money in Gavin's business. Meanwhile, Tracy fears that his children, Tracy Jr. and George Foreman Jordan, are trying to kill him. | |||||||
41 | 5 | "Reunion" | Beth McCarthy | Matt Hubbard | 7.1[55] | December 4, 2008 | 305 |
Don Geiss (Rip Torn) finally wakes up from his coma and shocks Jack with his announcement of who the new CEO of GE actually is. Jack offers to fly Liz to her high school reunion en route to his vacation, but is stuck with her following bad weather. Once there Liz finds that her high school classmates do not remember their school years the same way she does. | |||||||
42 | 6 | "Christmas Special" | Don Scardino | Kay Cannon & Tina Fey | 8.9[35] | December 11, 2008 | 306 |
In the Christmas episode, Liz decides to help a charity for underprivileged children after her parents ditch their holiday plans. Jack's mother, Colleen (Elaine Stritch), stops Jack from going on a Christmas vacation so he ends up taking his frustration out on the TGS staff. The TGS crew have to ditch their own plans for a holiday-themed episode of the show. | |||||||
43 | 7 | "Senor Macho Solo" | Beth McCarthy | Ron Weiner | 5.4[56] | January 8, 2009 | 307 |
Jenna is concerned when Liz becomes attracted to a new man (Peter Dinklage). Jack tries to help Tracy and Angie Jordan (Sherri Shepherd) organize a "post-nup" agreement and Jenna auditions for a Janis Joplin biographical film. Jack finds a new love in the form of Elisa (Salma Hayek), his mother's nurse. | |||||||
44 | 8 | "Flu Shot" | Don Scardino | Jon Pollack | 6.6[57] | January 15, 2009 | 308 |
Liz campaigns for her staff's right to get flu shots from Dr. Spaceman, but Jack will not allow it due to a limited supply. Jack tries to think of creative ways to spend time with Elisa as she works seven days a week. Meanwhile, Jenna and Tracy try to do something nice for the crew. | |||||||
45 | 9 | "Retreat to Move Forward" | Steve Buscemi | Tami Sagher | 6.4[58] | January 22, 2009 | 309 |
Nervous about his performance at a corporate retreat following his Bush administration and CEO debacles, Jack invites Liz for support. Jenna employs method acting for her Janis Joplin role, which Frank quickly takes advantage of. Kenneth attempts to find a way to dissuade Tracy from sugary food after a diabetes diagnosis. | |||||||
46 | 10 | "Generalissimo" | Todd Holland | Robert Carlock | 6.4[59] | February 5, 2009 | 310 |
Former Wall Street hotheads become interns at the TGS studios, much to Tracy's exhaustion. Jack deals with Elisa's grandmother's hatred due to a strange lookalike coincidence. Liz schemes to win over her new neighbor, Dr. Drew Baird (Jon Hamm) after accidentally receiving his mail. | |||||||
47 | 11 | "St. Valentine’s Day" | Don Scardino | Jack Burditt & Tina Fey | 7.6[60] | February 12, 2009 | 311 |
Not realizing it’s going to be the ultimate lovers' holiday, Liz insists she and Drew have their first official date on Valentine’s Day; while Jack prepares himself for an unconventional Valentine’s Day spent at church with girlfriend Elisa. Tracy tries to help Kenneth win the affections of a new staffer. | |||||||
48 | 12 | "Larry King" | Constantine Makris | Matt Hubbard | 6.4[61] | February 26, 2009 | 312 |
Jack considers taking the next step in his relationship with Elisa. Tracy causes mayhem across New York City after an appearance on Larry King Live. Liz and Kenneth go to Queens where her lost cell phone is being held for ransom. | |||||||
49 | 13 | "Goodbye, My Friend" | John Riggi | Ron Weiner | 7.3[62] | March 5, 2009 | 313 |
Liz tries to adopt the baby of a pregnant teen she meets in a donut shop. Kenneth learns that Tracy has never celebrated his birthday and ends up asking Jenna to share her birthday celebration with Tracy. Jack goes on a "guy's night out" with some of the TGS writers and Frank tells Jack about his daddy issues. | |||||||
50 | 14 | "The Funcooker" | Ken Whittingham | Donald Glover & Tom Ceraulo | 6.4[63] | March 12, 2009 | 314 |
Liz leaves the TGS crew unmanaged as she must participate in jury duty for the trial of an oddly familiar woman. Kenneth tries to assert control over the crew in her stead and Jack uses the writers to develop a new name for a GE product. Meanwhile, Jenna seeks Dr. Spaceman's help so she can work on TGS and her movie. | |||||||
51 | 15 | "The Bubble" | Tricia Brock | Tina Fey | 7.1[64] | March 19, 2009 | 315 |
Liz learns that Drew's attractiveness has led to society giving him special treatment and Liz tries to bring his to his attention. Meanwhile Jack attempts to renegotiate Tracy's contract but hits a snag when Tracy realizes he no longer needs money thanks to his video game success. Finally Jenna gets a new hairstyle to try to capture the public's attention. | |||||||
52 | 16 | "Apollo, Apollo" | Millicent Shelton | Robert Carlock | 7.2[65] | March 26, 2009 | 316 |
While Jack plans the perfect 50th birthday party for himself he watches old home videos that inspire him to recreate one of the happiest moments he had as a young boy. Liz’s ex-boyfriend Dennis decides to come clean to Liz about an addiction, stirring up drama between Liz and Jenna. Kenneth and Pete team up to make Tracy’s childhood dream come true. | |||||||
53 | 17 | "Cutbacks" | Gail Mancuso | Matt Hubbard | 6.8[66] | April 9, 2009 | 317 |
Joy about the 50th "TGS" episode turns to worry when word spreads about imminent budget cuts at 30 Rock. Before long, Jack must distribute pink slips, Kenneth takes on new responsibilities, and Liz wheels and deals to spare her staffers from layoffs. Meanwhile, Jenna and Tracy suspect that Kenneth is masking a deep dark secret. | |||||||
54 | 18 | "Jackie Jormp-Jomp" | Don Scardino | Kay Cannon & Tracey Wigfield | 7.3[67] | April 16, 2009 | 318 |
Liz meets a new group of friends while on suspension from work. Meanwhile Jack is worried that Jenna's Janis Joplin biographical film will not get released and tries to promote the movie at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. However following a mix-up the world believes Jenna is dead and Jack tries to use her death to further hype the film. | |||||||
55 | 19 | "The Ones" | Beth McCarthy | Jack Burditt | 6.3[68] | April 23, 2009 | 319 |
Jack decides his commitment to Elisa is serious enough to go shopping for an engagement ring with Liz. Tracy, ironically, is the one Jack turns to for advice on how to deal with the pressures of married life. Meanwhile, Elisa divulges to Liz she is keeping a secret. When a prank results in an injury back at TGS, Jenna loses her cool over an attractive EMT. | |||||||
56 | 20 | "The Natural Order" | Scott Ellis | John Riggi & Tina Fey | 6.0[69] | April 30, 2009 | 320 |
After Liz reprimands Tracy in front of the TGS staff, he decides to straighten up his act and start acting like a professional. Once Tracy agrees to no longer receive any preferential treatment, he feels that Liz should give up certain privileges as well. Jack's mother, Colleen (Elaine Stritch), comes to visit revealing unpleasant memories about Jack's father leaving the family. Jenna adopts a pet gibbon and learns the perils of motherhood. | |||||||
57 | 21 | "Mamma Mia" | Don Scardino | Ron Weiner | 6.2[70] | May 7, 2009 | 321 |
With encouragement from Liz and Tracy, Jack begins a search for his biological father. When Tracy introduces his newly discovered illegitimate son to his friends at TGS, Liz and Pete question the son's intentions. Meanwhile, Jenna and Liz fight for the spotlight when Jenna gets public recognition for a comedic sketch Liz wrote. | |||||||
58 | 22 | "Kidney Now!" | Don Scardino | Jack Burditt & Robert Carlock | 5.7[38] | May 14, 2009 | 322 |
As Jack begins to build a relationship with his biological father, Milton’s (Alan Alda) health hangs in the balance. Despite Liz’s relationship track record, she draws public attention as a relationship expert after a talk show appearance. Meanwhile, Tracy’s high school invites him to speak at graduation and Kenneth must help him overcome embarrassing memories from his high school experience. Guest stars included Elvis Costello, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Clay Aiken, Adam Levine, Adrock and Mike D of The Beastie Boys, Michael McDonald, Rhett Miller, Wyclef Jean, Steve Earle, Moby, Cyndi Lauper, Sara Bareilles, Robert Randolph, Rachel Yamagata, Talib Kweli, and Norah Jones. |
DVD release
The season was released on DVD by Universal Studios on September 22, 2009 in the United States and Canada after it had completed an initial broadcast run on NBC. The DVD set is scheduled for Australian release on November 11, 2009. In addition to the episodes, the DVD set included unaired scenes, featurettes, and audio commentary on select episodes.
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References
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- ^ a b Dos Santos, Kristin (April 2, 2008). "Breaking: 30 Rock Picked Up!". E! Online. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
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