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Season 5 – 30 Rock

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Based more-than-loosely on backstage shenanigans at "Saturday Night Live," "30 Rock" centers on young Liz Lemon, currently head writer for a live sketch-comedy show in New York. Complications follow when the network's new president orders Liz to hire mentally unstable movie star Tracy Jordan to join the cast, throwing neurotic leading lady (and Liz's best friend) Jenna Maroney into a tizzy. Liz tries to juggle all the egos around her while trying to chase her own dream.
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30 Rock — Season 5

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Critics Consensus

Liz Lemon continues to fire off tart zingers in a resilient fifth season that maintains 30 Rock's streak of innovative -- if somewhat inconsistent -- gags, pulled off with tremendous heart.

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Meredith Blake Los Angeles Times No one could ever fairly accuse the writing team at 30 Rock of beating around the bush. Aug 13, 2024 Full Review Steve Kandell New York Magazine/Vulture This is mayhem, pure and simple, a show that's doing whatever the hell it wants because no network executive would even know where to begin with notes. And if you think about it, it's kind of amazing that this is allowed to happen. Oct 14, 2019 Full Review Patrick Smith Daily Telegraph (UK) An unmitigated joy: sharp, sprightly and quick-witted. Oct 14, 2019 Full Review Dan Forcella TV Fanatic After what most people, including myself, thought was a disappointing fourth season, the fifth season premiere of 30 Rock, "The Fabian Strategy," was closer in quality to the slightly funnier finale than the rest of last season. Rated: 3.6/5 Oct 14, 2019 Full Review Louisa Mellor Den of Geek As always, it's Alec Baldwin's Jack Donaghy who steals the show. Oct 14, 2019 Full Review Rob Wieland Collider 30 Rock returns to form in season five. Oct 11, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dave C The cameos and guest slots keep ramping up with each episode! Series 5 is more random, having built on what's preceded it. I'm still finding it quirky and fresh Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/07/24 Full Review Audience Member This show is one of my favourites, this season is great! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Racism got mad old by this point lmao shocking Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review dave d If you like this sorta thing then you'll like this sorta thing and I like this sorta thing! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Clever, hilarious comedy. A behind-the-scenes look at the the cast and crew of The Girly Show (TGS), an NBC skit-comedy program. Centres on the executive producer of the show, Liz Lemmon (played by Tina Fey), her boss, GE/NBC executive Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin). Created by Tina Fey, of SNL fame, 30 Rock is incredibly clever, especially in its references to topical events and in poking fun at the entertainment industry. Quite over-the-top at times, and delightfully so. The jokes come thick and fast, sometimes too fast - you've hardly digested one and the next one is upon you. If there is a negative, that is it - with the humour being so clever, you need some breathing space to sometimes get the jokes and being so snappy, you can easily miss things. Great performances and perfect casting. Alec Baldwin probably has the toughest gig, as his character is right-wing and capitalist to the extreme and is a living parody of not just the entertainment industry but business executives in general. Also, before this Baldwin was really considered only a drama-movie actor, so this is quite a change for him. He carries it off with aplomb. A classic and classy comedy series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Only becoming more daring, more original, and more creative with age, 30 Rock is tying all of its ends together in an unpredictable fashion that has me simultaneously laughing, and guessing, all the way up to its finish. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Tina Fey

Liz Lemon

Alec Baldwin

Jack Donaghy

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Jordan

Jane Krakowski

Jenna Maroney

Jack McBrayer

Kenneth Parcell

Scott Adsit

Pete Hornberger

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2010 The Fabian Strategy Jack meddles in Liz's burgeoning relationship with Carol; Tracy has trouble dealing with Kenneth's termination as a page; Jenna becomes the show's newest producer. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2010 When It Rains, It Pours Liz uses her newfound confidence to solve Pete's problem with a difficult editor; Jack tries to cheat mortality; Tracy vows to be present when his wife gives birth. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 2010 Let's Stay Together Jack must appear before Congress to discuss the network's merger with KableTown; when one congresswoman demands more diversity in programming, Jack enlists Tracy to come up with new show ideas. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2010 Live Show Liz gets angry when no one seems to remember her 40th birthday on show night; Tracy decides to break character all night; Jack struggles with the consequences of his promises to not drink during Avery's pregnancy. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2010 Reaganing While having a perfect day, Jack tries to help Liz figure out her relationship with Carol; Jenna and Kenneth ask Kelsey Grammer for help; Tracy shoots a commercial for the Boys and Girls Club. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 2010 Gentleman's Intermission Avery pushes Jack to set boundaries in his relationship with Liz; Liz's father tries to recapture his youth during a visit; Tracy wants Kenneth's help in reinventing himself. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 2010 Brooklyn Without Limits Jack tries to influence a congressional election to help a candidate for the benefit of the network; Jenna helps Liz find the perfect pair of jeans. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 2010 College Jack tries to find glitches in the parent company's latest microwave designs; Liz partakes in a crew lottery; the show's writers discover that Jack is the voice of an online dictionary's pronunciation guide. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 2, 2010 Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish Jack thinks Liz should see a therapist when she worries that Carol is getting bored; Tracy tries to convince Jack to invest in his son's restaurant. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 9, 2010 Christmas Attack Zone Liz and Avery persuade Jack to confess the things he has been keeping from his mother (Elaine Stritch) when she visits for Christmas; Liz tries to fix Jenna's relationship with Paul (Will Forte). Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 20, 2011 Mrs. Donaghy Budget cuts impact the TGS staff; Liz tries to use Jack's mistake to her advantage; Jenna shares a dressing room with Danny; Tracy receives disturbing news. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 27, 2011 Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning When Tracy has a reality TV crew follow him, Liz tries to use it to her benefit; Jack pre-records natural disaster telethons in hope of making a profit; Lutz tells a lie. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 3, 2011 ¡Qué sorpresa! Jack hopes to impress Kabletown's owner; Liz tries to help Avery hide her pregnancy from a competitive co-worker; Tracy and Jenna have a hard time sharing a gift from their new bosses. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 10, 2011 Double-Edged Sword Avery (Elizabeth Banks) goes into labor while she and Jack are vacationing in Canada; Liz and Carol (Matt Damon) plan a romantic getaway but their plane is stuck on the tarmac; Tracy has an unwanted responsibility. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 17, 2011 It's Never Too Late for Now Jenna tries to prove to Liz that love still exists; Jack has trouble negotiating his nanny's salary; Pete and Frank start a band. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 22, 2011 TGS Hates Women Liz hires a new female comic to combat claims of misogyny at TGS; Jack tries to take out his competition -- who happens to be the executive's granddaughter -- for becoming successor to Kabletown. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 17, 2011 Queen of Jordan Liz tries to convince Angie to lure Tracy back home; Jack is embarrassed by the "Queen of Jordan" cameras; a former flame causes Frank to question his maturity. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 24, 2011 Plan B Liz tries to convince everyone that the show's hiatus is temporary; Jack turns to his nemesis, Devin Banks (Will Arnett), for help. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 14, 2011 I Heart Connecticut Liz and Kenneth try to track Tracy down; Jack helps Jenna with her new project; Pete challenges the writers and crew to a contest. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 21, 2011 100 Hank wants to cancel "TGS," but Jack convinces him to let the cast and crew prove themselves with their 100th episode. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 21, 2011 100 Hank wants to cancel "TGS," but Jack convinces him to let the cast and crew prove themselves with their 100th episode. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 28, 2011 Everything Sunny All the Time Always Liz encounters an obstacle while trying to fix up her dream apartment; Jack must deal with a hostage situation; Tracy finds out Kenneth, Dotcom and Grizz got closer while he was away. Details Episode 23 Aired May 5, 2011 Respawn Tracy interrupts Liz's summer vacation; Jack feels lonely and turns to Kenneth; Jenna must choose between being the Wool Council spokeswoman and her relationship with Paul. Details

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Season Info

Director
John Riggi
Executive Producer
Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels, Jo Ann Alfano, David Miner, Marci Klein
Screenwriter
Matt Hubbard
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 2010
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