30 Rock season 5

NBC
Sep 23, 2010

NBC
Sep 23, 2010

Summary Dealing with life in a studio at NBC's 30 Rockefeller Plaza (the title is a shortening of that), the show centers around Liz Lemon, played by Saturday Night Live's Tina Fey, who's the head writer of The Girlie Show. When her old boss dies and a new boss comes in (Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy), demanding the addition of a volatile former ...

Comedy

Created By: Tina Fey

NBC
Sep 23, 2010

NBC
Sep 23, 2010

30 Rock

Season 5

7 Seasons

Season Premiere: Sep 23, 2010

Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews

User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 76 User Ratings

8.1

My Score

Hover and click to give a rating Saved

Where to Watch

Comedy

Created By: Tina Fey

Where to Watch

Season Episodes

View All Seasons

Episode 1 • Sep 23, 2010 • 30 m

The Fabian Strategy

As season five of TGS begins, Liz and Carol are forced to confront their relationship, Jack and Avery battle over home decorating, Jenna becomes a TGS producer, and Tracy struggles with life at 30 Rock without Kenneth.

Episode 2 • Sep 30, 2010 • 22 m

When It Rains, It Pours

Liz finds out that a guy in editing is spreading rumors about her, Jack begins recording advice videos for his unborn son, Tracy takes steps to make sure he's there for his daughter's birth, and Kenneth tries to prove he has a purpose.

Episode 3 • Oct 7, 2010 • 30 m

Let's Stay Together

Jack tries to embrace diversity to satisfy a grandstanding congresswoman who could potentially block the NBC/KableTown deal, and Jenna tries to help Kenneth get his page job back.

Episode 4 • Oct 14, 2010 • 24 m

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.

Episode 5 • Oct 21, 2010 • 30 m

Reaganing

Jack's 24-hour "perfect game" of solving problems is put on the line when Liz needs relationship help and Tracy needs to learn his line for a commercial. Meanwhile, Jenna, Kenneth and Kelsey Grammer pull a con on Carvel.

Episode 6 • Nov 4, 2010 • 30 m

Gentleman's Intermission

Avery asks Jack to act as a mentor to someone besides Liz, but Liz has her own problems when her married 80-year-old father visits to cruise singles bars. Meanwhile, Jenna is mad because NBC has an obituary for Tracy but not for her.

Episode 7 • Nov 11, 2010 • 30 m

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.

Episode 8 • Nov 18, 2010 • 30 m

College

Liz suddenly becomes cool after she wins the crew lottery, Jack discovers that the microwave division has made the perfect microwave, and the writers play a prank on Pete after discovering that Jack's voice is used on a website.

Episode 9 • Dec 2, 2010 • 30 m

Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish

Jack tries to help Tracy after he helps his "son" finance an ill-conceived theme restaurant, Liz turns to Kenneth as a relationship therapist, and Jenna thinks her boyfriend may pop an important question to her.

Episode 10 • Dec 9, 2010 • 22 m

Christmas Attack Zone

Jack tries to ambush his mother by inviting his father and Avery to Christmas dinner, Jenna misses her ex because they won't attend "New Queers Eve" together, and Tracy tries to maintain his new "serious" image.

Episode 11 • Jan 20, 2011 • 22 m

Mrs. Donaghy

Liz tries to blackmail Jack on behalf of TGS after they discover that they're married because of a license error, but Jack has a dirty trick of his own. Meanwhile Jenna and Danny fight after they are forced to share a dressing room.

Episode 12 • Jan 27, 2011 • 22 m

Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning

Jack tries to put together a benefit for a disaster that hasn't happened yet, Liz and Tracy come to blows as reality show cameras follow Tracy around, and a mock disaster scenario gives Lutz a rare position of control with the writers.

Episode 13 • Feb 3, 2011 • 21 m

¡Qué Sorpresa!

Jack pitches a crazy idea to the new boss after he discovers that he doesn't fit in with the new "family" corporate culture, Liz pretends to be pregnant to protect Avery's secret, and Tracy and Jenna fight over a gift from Kabletown.

Episode 14 • Feb 10, 2011 • 21 m

Double-Edged Sword

Liz and Carol's relationship takes a turn for the worse during an extended flight delay, Jack and Avery try to get home when Avery goes into labor in Canada, and Tracy begins feeling the pressure of being an "EGOT" winner.

Episode 15 • Feb 17, 2011 • 21 m

It's Never Too Late for Now

Jenna takes Liz out to distract her from her breakup and prove love still exists, while Jack, a newly sleep-deprived father, loses his negotiating edge when discussing his nanny's salary. Pete and Frank start a rock band.

Episode 16 • Feb 24, 2011 • 21 m

TGS Hates Women

Liz believes that her new female guest writer perpetuates negative female stereotypes and is bad for women, while Jack discovers that he has his hands full trying to get rid of the heir to the Kabletown empire.

Episode 17 • Mar 17, 2011 • 21 m

Queen of Jordan

Episode 18 • Mar 24, 2011 • 22 m

Plan B

With Tracy still in Africa, TGS goes on "forced hiatus," causing everybody to begin making other career plans. Meanwhile, Jack turns to Devon Banks to get out of a bind with the Kabletown CEO.

Episode 19 • Apr 14, 2011 • 30 m

I Heart Connecticut

Liz and Kenneth try to find where Tracy is hiding in New York so they can save the show, Jenna is busy shooting a horror film in Connecticut, and Pete tries to stand up to a bullying crew member.

Episode 20 • Apr 21, 2011 • 1 h

100: Part 1

Episode 21 • Apr 21, 2011 • 22 m

100: Part 2

Episode 22 • Apr 28, 2011 • 30 m

Everything Sunny All the Time Always

When Avery is kidnapped while on assignment in North Korea, Jack turns to an old girlfriend to get her released. Meanwhile, Tracy makes the entourage recreate an inside joke, and Liz wages war on a plastic bag in a tree outside her window.

Episode 23 • May 5, 2011 • 30 m

Respawn

Liz's summer vacation is interrupted when Tracy shows up.

7 Seasons

Top Cast

View All

Tina Fey

Liz Lemon, Doris, Gladys Ormphby

Alec Baldwin

Jack Donaghy, Charles Nelson Reilly (West Coast only), Chet Huntley

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Jordan, Alfie, Governor Bob Dunston

Jack McBrayer

Kenneth Parcell, Bearded Guy, Blonde Nurse

Jane Krakowski

Jenna Maroney, Dusty Springfield

Scott Adsit

Pete Hornberger, Gruber Brother

Judah Friedlander

Frank Rossitano, Streaker #1

Keith Powell

Toofer, Sammy Davis Jr.

Katrina Bowden

Cerie, LAX Flight Attendant

Kevin Dotcom Brown

Dot Com

Grizz Chapman

Grizz

John Lutz

J.D. Lutz, Lutz, Mrs. Lutz

Maulik Pancholy

Jonathan

Lonny Ross

Josh Girard, Josh

Sue Galloway

Sue

Chris Parnell

Dr. Leo Spaceman, Dr. Spaceman

Christine J. Noble

Set Dresser

Rachel Dratch

Blue Man, Greta, Barbara Walters, Dr. Beauvoir, Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Johansen, Greta Johanssen, Jadwiga, Jenna DeCarlo, Maria, Martha Blanch, Not Kenneth, Pamela Smew, Vlem

Dean Winters

Dennis Duffy, Dennis

Elizabeth Banks

Avery Jessup

View All Cast & Crew

Critic Reviews

View All

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Critic Reviews

View All

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

USA Today

Oct 21, 2010

30 Rock is funny or it's nothing. And this season, it hasn't been nearly funny enough.

By Robert Bianco FULL REVIEW

See 1 Critic Review

User Reviews

View All

User Score

Universal Acclaim Based on 76 User Ratings

8.1

88% Positive
67 Ratings

7% Mixed
5 Ratings

5% Negative
4 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

User Reviews

View All

User Score

Universal Acclaim Based on 76 User Ratings

8.1

88% Positive
67 Ratings

7% Mixed
5 Ratings

5% Negative
4 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

30rock1234

Aug 28, 2011

While most people thought 30 Rock was declining in quality, and would become like The Office recently, this season proved that the writers and actors still had enough creativity in them to deliver a stellar season.

Report

SEASON 5

mdallag

Feb 16, 2011

30 Rock is excellent. It's hard to find a series which remains very good in five seasons. And this season, Tina Fey managed to get it even better with fun and clever episodes, plus an episode live.

Report

SEASON 5

Noahcs

Feb 15, 2011

The best comedy on television continues to deliver hilarious line after line. Even at its worst, this show continues to deliver more laughs per 22 minutes than a Seinfeld mashup on Youtube. Probably the best part of the show is the physical humor.

Report

SEASON 5

NancyB

Dec 21, 2010

30 Rock continues to amaze me. Every episode is better than the last and through the genius of Tina Fey each episode is solid as a rock (no pun intended). No episode is weak; it's crazy but true. It just delivers week in and week out. I recommend it to anybody and everybody. It will not disappoint! MentaLiz FTW!

Report

SEASON 5

annastunt

Dec 1, 2010

I love 30 Rock and 30 Rock Season 5 really rocks man!! The season 5 opening was not that good but as the show reaches towards the 5th Episode. It shines like a Star!! Overall i loved it.. Source: ****/

Report

SEASON 5

dijavantewow

Oct 15, 2010

I just watched the East Coast live show. I'm on the West Coast, so I saw that live show first. Not much difference, but they are so great. I try to watch SNL every once in awhile, but it's not worth it anymore, and this feels like it should be. Using Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the flashback Liz is so funny. Great job 30 Rock!

Report

SEASON 5

filmtrashreview

Jun 8, 2011

Season 5: I can't believe I am saying this but I feel that this season of 30 Rock was just completely boring. It wasn't funny and the story line is over four years old. 30 Rock needs to step it up next season and find some good writing like they had before or they can risk being cancelled.

Report

SEASON 5

See All 9 User Reviews

Where to Watch

Where to Watch

Season Episodes

Top Cast

Tina Fey

Liz Lemon, Doris, Gladys Ormphby

Alec Baldwin

Jack Donaghy, Charles Nelson Reilly (West Coast only), Chet Huntley

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Jordan, Alfie, Governor Bob Dunston

Jack McBrayer

Kenneth Parcell, Bearded Guy, Blonde Nurse

Jane Krakowski

Jenna Maroney, Dusty Springfield

Scott Adsit

Pete Hornberger, Gruber Brother

Judah Friedlander

Frank Rossitano, Streaker #1

Keith Powell

Toofer, Sammy Davis Jr.

Katrina Bowden

Cerie, LAX Flight Attendant

Kevin Dotcom Brown

Dot Com

Grizz Chapman

Grizz

John Lutz

J.D. Lutz, Lutz, Mrs. Lutz

Maulik Pancholy

Jonathan

Lonny Ross

Josh Girard, Josh

Sue Galloway

Sue

Chris Parnell

Dr. Leo Spaceman, Dr. Spaceman

Christine J. Noble

Set Dresser

Rachel Dratch

Blue Man, Greta, Barbara Walters, Dr. Beauvoir, Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Johansen, Greta Johanssen, Jadwiga, Jenna DeCarlo, Maria, Martha Blanch, Not Kenneth, Pamela Smew, Vlem

Dean Winters

Dennis Duffy, Dennis

Elizabeth Banks

Avery Jessup

Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews

User Reviews

User Reviews

User Reviews

User Reviews

Related Shows

The Office (UK)

Bo Burnham: Inside

The Larry Sanders Show

Fleabag

Atlanta

My So-Called Life

This Is Going To Hurt

It's a Sin

The Bear

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

How to With John Wilson

A Black Lady Sketch Show

Reservation Dogs

A Parks and Recreation Special

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock

Everybody Hates Chris

Better Things

Brooklyn Bridge

Barry

Freaks and Geeks

Somebody Somewhere

Back to Life

Related News

What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

Jason Dietz

May 2024 TV Preview

Jason Dietz