30 Rock

Season 4 Episode Guide

Season 4, Episode 1

October 15, 2009

Season 4

Season 4, Episode 1

October 15, 2009

Season 4 opens as a desperate Jack tries to cut costs and boost the popularity of Liz's show, which inspires Tracy to reach out to the public. Meanwhile, Liz and Pete search for new talent, and Kenneth participates in a strike. Steve Buscemi guest stars.

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Season 4, Episode 2

October 22, 2009

Into the Crevasse

Season 4, Episode 2

October 22, 2009

Jack's rival Devin Banks (Will Arnett) returns, putting Jack on the defensive; Tracy and Jenna team up to torment Liz; and Kenneth volunteers at an animal shelter.

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Season 4, Episode 3

October 29, 2009

Stone Mountain

Season 4, Episode 3

October 29, 2009

Liz and Jack go on a star search, landing in Kenneth's Southern hometown to find new talent. As for Jenna, she tries to cement her place on the show by befriending the writers. Meanwhile, two celebs have died---and Tracy fears he'll be the third to go. Betty White, ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and Jimmy Fallon guest star.

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Season 4, Episode 4

November 5, 2009

Audition Day

Season 4, Episode 4

November 5, 2009

Auditions for the new "TGS" actor take a bizarre turn when the staffers resort to rigging and scheming to get their favorite performer hired. With the audition mayhem surrounding him, Jack tackles a personal matter. Brian Williams guest stars.

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Season 4, Episode 5

November 12, 2009

The Problem Solvers

Season 4, Episode 5

November 12, 2009

A new "TGS" cast member (Cheyenne Jackson) arrives. The overly pampered Tracy and Jenna, upon noticing the low-maintenance newbie's cool humility, both consider changing their prima-donna attitude. In Liz biz, the exasperated "TGS" overseer is offered her own talk show. Padma Lakshmi appears as herself.

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Season 4, Episode 6

November 19, 2009

Sun Tea

Season 4, Episode 6

November 19, 2009

Liz's life turns topsy-turvy when her apartment building is transformed into a condominium complex. Meanwhile, both Jack and Tracy reassess their ideas about parenthood, and Kenneth works to make "TGS" environmentally friendly. Al Gore appears in a cameo; Nathan Corddry and Chris Parnell guest star.

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Season 4, Episode 7

December 3, 2009

Dealbreakers Talk Show #0001

Season 4, Episode 7

December 3, 2009

When production gets under way on Liz's brand-new talk show, "Dealbreakers," Jack connives to make the program a hit while tangling with nemesis Devin Banks (Will Arnett). Meanwhile, Tracy tries to prove his loyalty to his wife (Sherri Shepherd) by participating in the ultimate Hollywood challenge. Guest stars include Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Parnell, and soap stars Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso.

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Season 4, Episode 8

December 10, 2009

Secret Santa

Season 4, Episode 8

December 10, 2009

Jack chances upon a former school flame (Julianne Moore) via a new social-networking site. Elsewhere, Kenneth struggles to arrange a holiday gift swap; Liz futilely tries to buy a gift for the finicky Jack; and a miffed Jenna must share her holiday solo performance. Cheyenne Jackson also guest stars.

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Season 4, Episode 9

January 14, 2010

Klaus and Greta

Season 4, Episode 9

January 14, 2010

A raucous New Year's Eve comes back to haunt Jack after he leaves a boozy message on an ex-flame's voice mail. Elsewhere, Jenna engages in a fake relationship with actor James Franco (playing himself); Liz "outs" her secluded cousin to his family; and Tracy has an epiphany about women.

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Season 4, Episode 10

January 14, 2010

Black Light Attack!

Season 4, Episode 10

January 14, 2010

Liz's relationship with Danny (Cheyenne Jackson) blooms, causing a jealous rise in Jack, who sets out to tear them apart. Elsewhere, Tracy lures Sue (Sue Galloway) into his posse; and Jenna tries to score a role on "Gossip Girl."

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Season 4, Episode 11

January 21, 2010

Winter Madness

Season 4, Episode 11

January 21, 2010

In an earnest bid to lift team spirit, Liz takes "TGS" on the road. But the ride gets bumpy, especially when Jack chooses a destination for his own self-serving purpose and tags along. Julianne Moore guest stars.

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Season 4, Episode 12

February 4, 2010

Verna

Season 4, Episode 12

February 4, 2010

Frank moves in with Liz, but what seems like a hellish version of "The Odd Couple" could prove surprisingly beneficial when each helps the other overcome nasty habits. Elsewhere, Jenna's mother (Jan Hooks) arrives, cuing Jenna to seek wisdom about mothers from Jack, certainly no stranger to mommy issues.

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Season 4, Episode 13

February 11, 2010

Anna Howard Shaw Day

Season 4, Episode 13

February 11, 2010

It's the highs and woes of Valentine's Day: Jack's heart thumps for a fetching CNBC host (Elizabeth Banks); Liz schedules a root canal to elude loneliness; and Jenna is horrified when her stalker grows disinterested in her. Appearing: Jon Bon Jovi; Jon Hamm; Jason Sudeikis; Horatio Sanz; and Dean Winters.

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Season 4, Episode 14

March 11, 2010

Future Husband

Season 4, Episode 14

March 11, 2010

After meeting her Mr. Right at the dentist's office, Liz sinks her teeth into efforts to find him and win him over. Meanwhile, Jack's world turns topsy-turvy when Avery (Elizabeth Banks) breaks news that a cable company may buy NBC; and Jenna helps Tracy in his quest to win a Tony Award. Michael Sheen guest stars.

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Season 4, Episode 15

March 18, 2010

Don Geiss, America and Hope

Season 4, Episode 15

March 18, 2010

Liz continually chances upon Wesley (Michael Sheen), forcing them both to reconsider their decision. Meanwhile, a leveraging Jack presses to secure a job at the new company; and Tracy's reputation takes a big hit when his children's ex-nanny pens an exposé.

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Season 4, Episode 16

March 25, 2010

Floyd

Season 4, Episode 16

March 25, 2010

Liz's ex-flame Floyd (Jason Sudeikis) arrives and breaks big news, prompting Liz to reassess her relationship with him. Meanwhile, Jack tutors Danny (Cheyenne Jackson) in the fine art of pulling pranks; and Kenneth's oddball childhood comes to the fore.

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Season 4, Episode 17

April 22, 2010

Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter

Season 4, Episode 17

April 22, 2010

Affairs of the heart jolt Jack, who must make a romantic choice between volatile anchor Avery Jessup (Elizabeth Banks) and unassuming childhood sweetheart Nancy Donovan (Julianne Moore). Meanwhile, Liz plunges into the dating pool by going to a singles event with Jenna; and a bigoted remark creates office divisions and affects Toofer. Will Ferrell has a cameo.

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Season 4, Episode 18

April 22, 2010

Khonani

Season 4, Episode 18

April 22, 2010

When Liz discovers the staffers have been shutting her out of their weekly off-hours gatherings, she sets out to show them her fun party-hearty side. Elsewhere, Jack must make a decision regarding the janitors; and Kenneth helps Tracy in his efforts to be a better husband.

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Season 4, Episode 19

April 29, 2010

Argus

Season 4, Episode 19

April 29, 2010

Grizz (Grizz Chapman) announces his wedding, but there isn't much bliss when both Tracy and Dot Com battle for best-man honors. Elsewhere, Jenna lands a new boyfriend (Will Forte), but Liz and Pete suspect he comes with ulterior motives; and the late, great Don Geiss bequeaths an odd inheritance to Jack.

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Season 4, Episode 20

May 6, 2010

The Moms

Season 4, Episode 20

May 6, 2010

Mother's Day equals mommy issues at "TGS": Jack's mother (Elaine Stritch) gets mixed up in his messy love life; Liz's mom (Anita Gillette) reconnects with a former flame; Jenna's oddball parent (Jan Hooks) arrives; and Tracy's "mom" (Novella Nelson) teaches him a valuable lesson. Appearing: Buzz Aldrin; Elizabeth Banks; Cheyenne Jackson; and Patti LuPone.

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Season 4, Episode 21

May 13, 2010

Emanuelle Goes to Dinosaur Land

Season 4, Episode 21

May 13, 2010

Jon Hamm, Michael Sheen, Jason Sudeikis and Dean Winters guest star when Liz, dateless for Floyd's nuptials, hopes for rekindled love by revisiting past flames. And Jack's love life with Avery (Elizabeth Banks) and Nancy (Julianne Moore) gets messier. Meanwhile, Tracy marches ever onward in his quest to earn an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony).

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Season 4, Episode 22

May 20, 2010

I Do Do

Season 4, Episode 22

May 20, 2010

Wedding bells ring in the Season 4 finale when Liz juggles going to three different nuptials, all while meeting her Mr. Right. Elsewhere, Jack's chaotic love triangle reaches its decisive moment. Guest stars: Matt Damon; Julianne Moore; Elizabeth Banks; Will Forte; Michael Sheen; and Jason Sudeikis.

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Premiered: October 11, 2006
Rating: TV-14
Premise: A female TV writer tries to control the behind-the-scenes antics of a live, prime-time variety show and deals with interference from a network bigwig. (more)