30 Rock - Season 5

30 Rock - Season 5

Season 5

Season 5 focuses on Liz Lemon's continuing relationship with Carol Burnett, Jack's start into fatherhood with fiancée Avery, struggling with the merger of NBCUniversal with Kabletown, Tracy's foray into getting an EGOT, and Kenneth's attempt to get back to NBC.

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Episodes23
DatesSep 23, 2010 - May 5, 2011
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Episodes

The Fabian Strategy
Season 5Episode 130 min

The Fabian Strategy

Liz's boyfriend Carol comes to town, ready to take their relationship to the next level.

Sep 23, 2010
When It Rains, It Pours
Season 5Episode 230 min

When It Rains, It Pours

Liz turns on the charm to win over a TGS editor; Jack and Avery find out the gender of their baby.

Sep 30, 2010
Let's Stay Together
Season 5Episode 330 min

Let's Stay Together

Jack heads to Washington D.C. to speak on behalf of the NBC and Kabletown merger, and faces obstacles from a Rhode Island Congresswoman.

Oct 7, 2010
Live Show
Season 5Episode 430 min

Live Show

Liz is upset because nobody remembers her 40th birthday, Jack tries to give up drinking to support his pregnant girlfriend, and Tracy threatens to break character during TGS.

Oct 14, 2010
Reaganing
Season 5Episode 530 min

Reaganing

Jack is on a winning streak and sets his sights on fixing Liz's relationship with Carol.

Oct 21, 2010
Gentleman's Intermission
Season 5Episode 630 min

Gentleman's Intermission

Avery makes Jack set up some boundaries when it comes to his friendship with Liz.

Nov 4, 2010
Brooklyn Without Limits
Season 5Episode 730 min

Brooklyn Without Limits

Liz frequents a local boutique because she thinks she's helping the environment--and their jeans make her butt look good. Meanwhile, Jack helps an enemy's political rival, and Jenna helps Tracy aim for a Golden Globe nomination.

Nov 11, 2010
College
Season 5Episode 830 min

College

Liz tries to buy her way to popularity after she wins the TGS crew's lottery.

Nov 18, 2010
Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish
Season 5Episode 930 min

Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish

Liz begins to worry about her relationship and Jack advises her that it's time to seek a therapist.

Dec 2, 2010
Christmas Attack Zone
Season 5Episode 1030 min

Christmas Attack Zone

Avery and Liz push Jack to unveil two giant secrets to his mother during her holiday visit.

Dec 9, 2010
Mrs. Donaghy
Season 5Episode 1130 min

Mrs. Donaghy

Liz's New Year's resolutions cause trouble for Jack and Avery's wedding plans.

Jan 20, 2011
Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning
Season 5Episode 1230 min

Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning

Jack hopes to make money for the network by pre-recording a disaster benefit that can go on-air.

Jan 27, 2011
¡Qué Sorpresa!
Season 5Episode 1330 min

¡Qué Sorpresa!

Jack does his best to impress the KableTown executives.

Feb 3, 2011
Double-Edged Sword
Season 5Episode 1430 min

Double-Edged Sword

Both Liz's and Jack's romantic getaways with their significant others turn into nightmares.

Feb 10, 2011
It's Never Too Late for Now
Season 5Episode 1530 min

It's Never Too Late for Now

The TGS gang tries to stop Liz's descent into spinsterhood while Frank and Pete start a band.

Feb 17, 2011
TGS Hates Women
Season 5Episode 1630 min

TGS Hates Women

Liz hires a female writer in order to prove that TGS isn't sexist. Jack hatches a plot to manipulate his way to the top of KableTown.

Feb 24, 2011
Queen of Jordan
Season 5Episode 1730 min

Queen of Jordan

Jack and Liz try to manipulate Angie into getting Tracy to return to TGS, while the "Queen of Jordan" cameras bring Jack some embarrassment.

Mar 17, 2011
Plan B
Season 5Episode 1830 min

Plan B

With TGS on hiatus, the crew looks for other jobs. Meanwhile, Jack tries to salvage his cable network by enlisting the help of his arch nemesis.

Mar 24, 2011
I Heart Connecticut
Season 5Episode 1930 min

I Heart Connecticut

Liz and Ken go on a quest to find Tracy in New York, while Jenna and Jack work to get a horror film made by whatever means necessary.

Apr 14, 2011
100: Part 1
Season 5Episode 2030 min

100: Part 1

When Hank Hooper marks "TGS" for cancellation, Jack persuades him to let Liz and the crew try to change his mind by staging the show's 100th episode.

Apr 21, 2011
100: Part 2
Season 5Episode 2130 min

100: Part 2

When Hank Hooper marks "TGS" for cancellation, Jack persuades him to let Liz and the crew try to change his mind by staging the show's 100th episode.

Apr 21, 2011
Everything Sunny All the Time Always
Season 5Episode 2230 min

Everything Sunny All the Time Always

While Liz embraces spirituality, Jack has a heated duel with his ex-flame Condoleezza Rice!

Apr 28, 2011
Respawn
Season 5Episode 2330 min

Respawn

Liz's attempt to get some R&R over vacation is spoiled by Tracy, a lonely Jack turns to Kenneth for company.

May 5, 2011

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