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Work can be such a production.
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.
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Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.
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Episode 1
Jack begins to meddle in Liz's new relationship with Carol.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Tina FeyGuest stars Katrina Bowden, John Lutz, Matt Damon, Jan Owen, Mario Brassard, Paula Pell, Jeffrey Schara, Lloyd Booker
Episode 2
Liz uses her newfound confidence to solve Pete's problem with a difficult editor (Paul Giamatti); Jack tries to cheat mortality; Tracy vows to be present when his wife gives birth.
Directed by Don ScardinoWritten by Robert CarlockGuest stars Katrina Bowden, John Lutz, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti, Ben Bailey, Mike Carlsen, Grizz Chapman, Sherri Shepherd
Episode 3
Jack must appear before Congress to discuss NBC's merger with KableTown. He hopes that he will charm celebrity members, but one Congresswoman, Regina Bookman, demands more diversity in its programming lineup. Jack quickly enlists Tracy to come up with some new development ideas. Meanwhile, Liz is fed up with the flack her writing staff gives her, and Jenna helps Kenneth reapply to the extremely competitive Page Program.
Directed by John RiggiWritten by Jack BurdittGuest stars John Lutz, Rob Reiner, Queen Latifah, Reg E. Cathey, John Amos, Grizz Chapman, Todd Buonopane, Kevin Brown
Episode 4
On show night, Liz Lemon grows increasingly infuriated when no one seems to remember that it's her 40th birthday. Just before the taping, Tracy Jordan becomes convinced that nothing is funnier than a performer laughing and breaking character, which he elects to do all night, much to Jenna Maroney's chagrin. Meanwhile, Jack Donaghy struggles with the consequences of his promise to give up drinking while Avery is pregnant. The episode was filmed twice. The East Coast version aired for the Eastern, Central and Mountain time zones. The West Coast version was aired in the western, Alaskan and Hawaiian time zones.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Tina Fey, Robert CarlockGuest stars John Lutz, Bill Hader, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Grizz Chapman, Sue Galloway, Rachel Dratch
Episode 5
Jack's determined to save Liz's relationship with Carol and Tracy shoots a commercial.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Matt HubbardGuest stars Kelsey Grammer, Seth Kirschner, Sándor Técsy, Jee Young Han, Jen Ponton, Jenn Harris, Arrin Wade, R. Michael Egan
Episode 6
Avery Jessup becomes suspicious of the relationship her fiancé Jack Donaghy has with his employee and friend Liz Lemon, so she orders Jack to set boundaries in their friendship. This proves a problem for Liz when her father, Dick Lemon arrives in town on a break from his marriage. Meanwhile, actor Tracy Jordan is upset when he discovers that his pre-recorded NBC obituary shows him to have done nothing worthwhile in his life, whilst Jenna Maroney learns of the video obituaries, she decides to make a video of her own.
Directed by Don ScardinoWritten by John RiggiGuest stars Katrina Bowden, Ann Curry, Elizabeth Banks, Buck Henry, Meredith Vieira, Lester Holt, Nikki M. James, James Coker
Episode 7
Jack rocks the vote, manipulating a congressional election to help a particular candidate, thereby leveraging advantage for the network. Meanwhile, a perfect pair of new jeans gives Liz confidence; Tracy organizes a Golden Globe event with Jenna's help.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Ron WeinerGuest stars Katrina Bowden, John Lutz, John Slattery, David Gregory, Sue Galloway, Michael Cyril Creighton, Catia Ojeda, Christine J. Noble
Episode 8
Jack worries that GE's microwave sales have improved too much without his help and tries to find glitches in their newest design. Meanwhile, Liz partakes in a crew lottery despite Jenna and Tracy's warning her not to do so. Elsewhere, the TGS writers discover that Jack is the voice of an online dictionary's pronunciation guide.
Directed by Don ScardinoWritten by Josh Siegal, Dylan MorganGuest stars John Lutz, Daniel Sunjata, Kevin L. Bright, Samrat Chakrabarti, Raymond McAnally, Carolina Guzman
Episode 9
Jack recommends that Liz start seeing a therapist when she worries that Carol is getting bored with their relationship. In an attempt to take Jack's advice, Liz begins talking to Kenneth about her problems. Jack also finds himself caught up in one of Tracy's schemes when Tracy tries to convince him to invest in his son's theme restaurant in Times Square. Meanwhile, Jenna and Paul celebrate their six month anniversary.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Kay CannonGuest stars Will Forte, Ben Cook, Michael Benjamin Washington, Zack Robidas, Kelly Coffield Park, Hannibal Buress, Marcella Roy, Christine J. Noble
Episode 10
Liz and Avery try to persuade Jack to disclose two secrets he's been hiding from his mother, who visits for the holidays. Then, Liz tries to repair Jenna's relationship with Paul; and Tracy tries to block his film's release because it undermines his newly invented serious persona.
Directed by John RiggiWritten by Tracey WigfieldGuest stars John Lutz, Alan Alda, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte, Grizz Chapman, Elaine Stritch, Kevin Brown, Andre Ward
Episode 11
Budget cuts at the company impact the "TGS" gang. Elsewhere, Liz's New Year's resolution adds a potential snarl to Jack's wedding; Jenna and Danny share a dressing room; and a health scare hits Tracy.
Directed by Tricia BrockWritten by Jack BurdittGuest stars John Lutz, Tituss Burgess, Sherri Shepherd, Todd Buonopane, Cheyenne Jackson, Paula Leggett Chase, Chris Parnell, Meng Ai
Episode 12
A reality TV series trails Tracy, which Liz tries to exploit for her own gain. Jack does his own exploiting: He attempts to make a fast buck off natural-disaster telethons. And Lutz sets out to increase his worth in the event of an apocalypse.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Robert CarlockGuest stars Katrina Bowden, John Lutz, Robert De Niro, Lester Holt, Grizz Chapman, Sherri Shepherd, Sue Galloway, Dean Winters
Episode 13
As Jack tries to cozy up to the owner of Kabletown, Liz fakes being pregnant to help Avery gain advantage over a competitive colleague. Elsewhere, Tracy and Jenna clash when trying to share a gift from their new bosses.
Directed by John RiggiWritten by Matt HubbardGuest stars John Lutz, Richard Belzer, Elizabeth Banks, Vanessa Lachey, Ice-T, Grizz Chapman, Ken Howard, Brian Williams
Episode 14
Jack and a very pregnant Avery take a romantic break in Canada. When Avery goes into labor, the power couple desperately scramble to not give birth to a Canadian. Meanwhile, Liz's getaway with Carol gets grounded, literally, when their plane collects dust on the tarmac. And Tracy is an EGOT winner, but with that comes overwhelming demands.
Directed by Don ScardinoWritten by Kay CannonGuest stars Elizabeth Banks, Matt Damon, John Cho, Grizz Chapman, Kevin Brown, Jeff Hiller, David Wilson Barnes, Brian Haley
Episode 15
Jenna tries to help a lovelorn Liz rebound from a broken relationship. Elsewhere, sleep deprivation impacts new father Jack, who begins to lose his business savvy and negotiating prowess; and Pete and Frank form a rock band.
Directed by John RiggiWritten by Vali ChandrasekaranGuest stars Katrina Bowden, John Lutz, Eion Bailey, Adriane Lenox, Grizz Chapman, Joanna Adler, Sue Galloway, Kevin Brown
Episode 16
Liz hires a new female writer after a blog declares "TGS" misogynistic. Meanwhile, Jack plots his takeover of Kabletown by zeroing in on his main competition--the CEO's granddaughter.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Ron WeinerGuest stars Katrina Bowden, John Lutz, Chloë Grace Moretz, Terrence Mann, Cristin Milioti, Dana Gaier, Sue Galloway, Hannibal Buress
Episode 17
Angie's reality show visits "TGS", resulting in a red-faced situation for Jack, Jenna pining for attention, and Liz leading a scheme to lure Tracy back from Africa. Meanwhile, Frank reconnects with a lost love.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamGuest stars Susan Sarandon, Tituss Burgess, Grizz Chapman, Sherri Shepherd, Paula Leggett Chase, Kevin Brown, Ephraim Sykes, Moya Angela
Episode 18
"TGS" is forced into hiatus, spurring the show's staffers to seek backup jobs. Meanwhile, Jack tries to rescue a cable network by forging an unlikely alliance with his archenemy, Devin Banks.
Guest stars Aaron Sorkin, Will Arnett, William Jackson Harper, Grizz Chapman, Sue Galloway, Ken Howard, Hannibal Buress, Josh Fadem
Episode 19
As cancellation looms for "TGS", Liz snoops with Kenneth to find a missing Tracy. Meanwhile, Jack works his magic to ensure the financial success of Jenna's newest endeavor; and an emasculated Pete organizes a manly contest for the writers and crew.
Written by Vali ChandrasekaranGuest stars Katrina Bowden, Phil Rosenthal, Rob Riggle, Jack Haley, Grizz Chapman, Seth Kirschner, Kevin Brown, Steve Cirbus
Episode 20
Chaos builds when bigwig Hank Hooper marks "TGS" for cancellation, yet Jack persuades him to let the staffers stage the show's 100th episode.
Guest stars Katrina Bowden, John Lutz, Will Forte, Rachael Ray, Stewart Steinberg, Dean Winters, Ken Howard, Cheyenne Jackson
Episode 21
With their show targeted for cancellation, the "TGS" crew desperately scramble to mount a top-notch production for their 100th episode. Meanwhile, Jack reconsiders a vital decision in his life, and Jenna mulls over motherhood.
Directed by Don ScardinoWritten by Jack Burditt, Tina Fey, Robert CarlockGuest stars Katrina Bowden, Dean Winters, Ken Howard, Cheyenne Jackson, Michael Keaton, Tom Hanks, Rachel Dratch, Chris Parnell
Episode 22
Liz tries to turn her personal life from drab to fab by revamping her dream apartment. Meanwhile, Avery is held hostage, and Tracy discovers that Kenneth, Dot Com and Grizz have forged a solid bond while he was away.
Directed by John RiggiWritten by Kay Cannon, Matt HubbardGuest stars Thomas Roberts, Adriane Lenox, Margaret Cho, Elizabeth Banks, Condoleezza Rice, Grizz Chapman, Kevin Brown, Christine J. Noble
Episode 23
The "TGS" crew anticipate their summer vacation. Liz lands in the Hamptons for some rest and relaxation, but she gets the summertime blues when Tracy moves in next door. Elsewhere, a lonely Jack latches onto Kenneth for company; and Jenna's new job impacts her relationship with Paul.
Directed by Don ScardinoWritten by Ron Weiner, Hannibal BuressGuest stars Katrina Bowden, John Lutz, Adriane Lenox, Victor Garber, Ina Garten, Will Forte, Stewart Steinberg, Chris Parnell
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Tina FeyLiz Lemon
Alec BaldwinJack Donaghy
Tracy MorganTracy Jordan
Jane KrakowskiJenna Maroney
Jack McBrayerKenneth Parcell
Scott AdsitPete Hornberger
Judah FriedlanderFrank Rossitano
Keith PowellJames 'Toofer' Spurlock
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