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22 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Thu, Jan 12, 201223 mins
As everyone returns from holiday break, NBC's new talent competition, "America's Kidz Got Singing", is a hit, but Jenna's role as the judge everyone loves to hate causes Jack to question the show's family value. Much to his chagrin, Tracy's usual antics fail to aggravate Liz, while Kenneth takes the day off to do his dream chores as he awaits the Rapture.

Episode 2
Thu, Jan 19, 201222 mins
Drama erupts at TGS when a cell phone video leaks onto the web with Tracy Jordan on an offensive rant. Liz tries to do damage control. Meanwhile, Jack's refusal to approve of Liz's new boyfriend causes her to question the validity of her relationship. Kenneth and Jenna Maroney call on Kelsey Grammer when a problem arises that only the Best Friends Gang can handle.

Episode 3
Thu, Jan 26, 201222 mins
Tracy Jordan challenges Liz by leading his own protest in defense of idiots everywhere. Jack faces off with Devin Banks yet again, but still finds time to interfere with Liz's relationship by giving Criss an ultimatum.

Episode 4
Thu, Jan 26, 201221 mins
Liz is appalled when she finds out Jenna has betrayed their friendship for the sake of fame, so she goes on a mission to find a new best friend. Tracy contemplates mortality as Dotcom and Grizz scramble to show him that life is still worth living. Meanwhile Jack is humiliated when a "businessversary" gift meant for Hank is sent to the wrong floor.

Episode 5
Thu, Feb 2, 201222 mins
Liz finds a secret weapon to help in her contract negotiations with Jack, Kenneth leaves his job because he feels under-appreciated, and Tracy and Jenna perform at their accountant's ungrateful son's Bar Mitzvah.

Episode 6
Thu, Feb 9, 201243 mins
Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana, as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on "America's Kidz Got Singing." Back at the office, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine's with.

Episode 7
Thu, Feb 9, 201222 mins
Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana, as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on "America's Kidz Got Singing." Back at the office, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine's with.

Episode 8
Thu, Feb 16, 201222 mins
Fed up with New York City after being mugged, Jack sets out to protect the safety of the city's elite by announcing his run for mayor. Meanwhile, Liz revels in sacrificing the good of the city to look out for her own interests, and Jenna and Paul are thrilled by the perversion of acting like a normal couple.

Episode 9
Thu, Feb 23, 201222 mins
Jack learns that Leap Day is more than just an extra day to do business while Liz spends her first intercalary holiday helping Jenna seduce an Internet billionaire. Tracy rallies the writers to help him use a nearly expired Benihana gift card worth so much that it will take a Leap Day miracle to spend.

Episode 10
Thu, Mar 1, 201222 mins
In order to hide his relationship with Lynn, Frank convinces his mother that he is dating Liz. Tracy and Jenna team up to try to solve the case of Pete's missing whisky. Meanwhile, Jack teaches Kenneth how to take down his first business nemesis.

Episode 11
Thu, Mar 8, 201222 mins
Jenna hatches a surprising new plan to get publicity, while Jack finds himself begrudgingly playing parent to his teenage nemesis, Kaylie Hooper. Liz rejects the new authority Kenneth has over "TGS" with his new job in Standards.

Episode 12
Thu, Mar 15, 201222 mins
Jack feels unworthy of his latest award and attempts to redeem himself by taking on the writers in a strategic board game. Liz believes she's cursed on St. Patrick's Day when her ex-boyfriend Dennis shows up to derail her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile, Hazel struggles to keep the peace between Tracyand Jenna.

Episode 13
Thu, Mar 22, 201222 mins
Liz tries to be a mentor for Hazel, who is making catastrophic mistakes taking care of Tracy, much to Kenneth's horror. Meanwhile, Jack decides to make a TV movie about Avery's kidnapping, and Jenna desperately tries to get the lead role.

Episode 14
Thu, Mar 22, 201222 mins
The actor cast as Jack in his TV movie immerses himself in his character, including taking an interest in Avery's mom. Meanwhile, Jenna and Tracy try to outsmart Weird Al Yankovic, and Kenneth takes a new job as janitor.

Episode 15
Thu, Mar 29, 201222 mins
Jack (Alec Baldwin) struggles to come up with an inspired idea to expand the Kabletown empire. Liz (Tina Fey) attempts to break free from her repetitive lifestyle.

Episode 16
Thu, Apr 5, 201222 mins
Jack (Alec Baldwin) is disappointed by Pete's (Scott Adsit) lack of ambition. Tracy (Tracy Morgan) regains his sense of smell. Jenna (Jane Krakowski) engages in a prank war with the writers.

Episode 17
Thu, Apr 12, 201222 mins
Jenna tries to "Yoko" a children's band as part of her Sexual Walkabout, Jack's mom comes to New York for a medical procedure, and Tracy tries to talk his son out of going to college.

Episode 18
Thu, Apr 19, 201222 mins
Jack (Alec Baldwin) gets creative when his new business idea for Kabletown goes awry. Jenna (Jane Krakowski) stages a public breakdown to win back Paul (guest star Will Forte). James Marsden also guest stars.

Episode 19
Thu, Apr 26, 201224 mins
WEST COAST VERSION: Live Broadcast -- Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) takes drastic measures to prove why TGS should stay a live show.

Episode 20
Thu, May 3, 201222 mins
"Queen of Jordan" takes over "TGS". Sherri Shepherd and Mary Steenburgen guest star.

Episode 21
Thu, May 10, 201222 mins
Avery returns home from North Korea, and Jack suspects that she had an affair while she was there. Meanwhile, Criss is uncomfortable with swapping gender roles with Liz, and Jenna tries to learn a Southern accent for a commercial.

Episode 22
Thu, May 17, 201222 mins
Determined to prove his marriage has survived Avery's kidnapping unscathed, Jack asks Liz to officiate their vow renewal. Meanwhile, Criss tries to convince Liz that he's worth sticking around for. Tracy meets with Cornel West to discuss his influence as a black celebrity.
