• Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 11, 2006
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7
User Score
8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 205 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 18 out of 205

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  1. PeterF.
    May 20, 2008
    10
    The funniest show on television, bar none.
  2. mixalot
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    the debut episode at least is incredibly funny.
  3. alexl
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    saw first episode on an nbc.com page and laughed out loud which is more than anything besides the office does for me
  4. JackH.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    Absolutely ace! Tina Fey has done the impossible, she has made me like Alec Baldwin. My only complaint with this show is all the Soyjoy references, I didn't actually realise it was a real brand.
  5. IrfanB
    Nov 2, 2006
    9
    This show has the potential to be the funniest on television right now! Tina Fey, as we all know, is awesome. And Alec Baldwin has probably made the best decision at this phase of his career. I can't see anyone else play the role Baldwin does - egoistical, two-faced, sarcastic, corporate a-hole.9/10 for me.
  6. aquilesd
    Oct 12, 2006
    9
    loved it, different
  7. James
    Oct 12, 2006
    0
    Terrible. Just awful. I don't understand for a second what all the fuss is about. I laughed more at Studio 60 than I did at this. It feels like a really long, really unfunny SNL sketch. To compare this show to The Office is simply an insult to the hard working (and FUNNY) people on that show. Truly and utterly disappointing.
  8. AlyA.
    Aug 23, 2007
    0
    I can't believe they kept this show over Studio 60!
  9. JamesN.
    Jun 5, 2008
    10
    The best thing since sliced Sabor De Soledad. In all seriousness; this is the greatest show since Arrested Development.
  10. NateB.
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    A show about a comedy show that is actually funny. Maybe Sorkin should get off his soapbox for a minute and see how it's done. Extremely funny.
  11. elliea
    Oct 10, 2006
    9
    I wanted to like Studio 60 but honestly couldn't make it through the first episode, it was so self-important. Ugh. I watched 30 Rock online twice, laughing at stuff I didn't catch the first time. It's funny!
  12. jared
    Oct 12, 2006
    9
    Quick witted and funny!
  13. Erak
    Oct 12, 2006
    3
    The show completely lost me not when Alec Baldwin spent 5 minutes pitching the new GE oven, but when a commercial aired 15 minutes later revealed to me that it was real. Oh, and the show itself just isn't funny. I'm told by the reviews the second episode is much better, but the blatent product placement in this one is more than enough of a deal breaker.
  14. RobertS
    Oct 12, 2006
    6
    Some good one-liners, Baldwin plays the pompus TV Exec out of his element too well. Over all, will wait to see the 2nd episode.
  15. RH
    Oct 17, 2006
    5
    I'd do Tina Fey, no question, but would it be worth it if I had to watch the show? It's not horrible, but staring at the wall would seem to be about an equally good use of my time.
  16. [Anonymous]
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    Fast paced, well written, hilarious show!!! The best new comedy of the season.
  17. John
    Oct 20, 2006
    10
    Hilarious! I love this show and hope the real Alec Baldwins behind the scenes get it and keep their egos outta the way....
  18. DrewT
    Dec 8, 2006
    9
    I haven't been watching the show religiously, but what I saw of the November 30th broadcast would lead me to believe it's the best sitcom since "Seinfeld". Tina Fey is the perfect foil and Alec Baldwin has such a great comic sense. Those who don't appreciate the humor are probably used to having their comedy pounded into them. Or maybe they relate too closely to the "Beeper King".
  19. LowellF
    Jan 12, 2007
    9
    Consistently entertaining. A little torn between being conventional and being absurd-- needs more of the latter.
  20. MattF.
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    I don't entirely know what's going through the heads of most TV reviews that they don't understand both the over-the-top genius of Tracy Morgan or his equally wonderful counterpoint, Tina Fey. This is what Saturday Night Live has wanted to be for the past six or so years, seemingly so organic yet tied to a thread of pure comedic, absurd, wonderful genius. I don't even watch television but for this show. Expand
  21. Kev
    Oct 2, 2008
    5
    Quite funny, but the laughs were pretty cheap. I did like the fast-paced wit the show offered though. It seemed on the right track, just a bit hit-and-miss as far as writing and acting goes.
  22. PatrickD
    Feb 19, 2008
    7
    30 Rock is a good solid comedy although I think it apes Arrested Development in many ways, it does not detract from my enjoyment. I think if youre 30 something and younger you will probably like it more than older viewers.
  23. DanielL.
    Jun 30, 2008
    9
    I just watched the entire first season, and although this show started off a little shaky, by the end, it was up there with The Office in terms of quality and fun.
  24. Javier
    Aug 30, 2008
    9
    The second season wasn't the best, but 30 Rock is still the funniest show on network television.
  25. steve
    Oct 11, 2006
    9
    The first episode was really funny. The opening scenes homage to Mary Tyler Moore was clever and then took an absurd twist that was indicative of things to come.I actually thought Morgan was better than usual. I found myself involved quickly and thought the characters were more watchable and engaging than Studio60.
  26. alexp
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    tracy morgan is genius in this.
  27. ShellyM
    Oct 12, 2006
    6
    Slightly above average at best; but good enough that I'll give it another chance next week.
  28. NicholasA
    Oct 12, 2006
    7
    Reminds me a lot of Sudio 60: On the Sunset Strip, but then again they are both from NBC. They might be going over board a little.
  29. BrandonS
    Oct 14, 2006
    0
    Awful, awful, awful. After ten minutes, my wife and I couldn't take it anymore. Disastrously unoriginal and unfunny.
  30. waiterboy
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    hilarity x 10. rock on.
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 31
  2. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. 80
    One of the zaniest - and most savvy - workplace comedies in years.
  2. Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    70
    For all the show's cartooniness, its gender-conscious take on the TV business is actually more sophisticated [than Studio 60's].
  3. The standard caution is relevant -- debut episodes tend to be highly polished. All the more reason to enjoy the hilarious scenes and fine ensemble cast here.