30 Rock

10 Best Episodes of 30 Rock - Season 2

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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30 Rock - S2E12

#15 - Subway Hero (Season 2 - Episode 12)

Dennis becomes a New York City celebrity after jumping in front of a train and saving someone who fell on the tracks. Meanwhile, Jack desperately tries to persuade Tracy to become the celebrity face of the Republican Party.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 394 votes.

30 Rock - S2E3

#14 - The Collection (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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Jack hires his own private investigator to lead GE in the wrong direction so that they will not be able to find any dirt on him that might put him in a compromising position. However, the investigator finds a secret that challenges Jack. Meanwhile, Angie announces that she will follow Tracy at all times to keep him in line, which Liz believes to be good until she covers for Tracy and gets on Angie's bad side. Finally, Jenna starts to worry that once she starts to lose all the weight she's gained her popularity may decline.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 478 votes.

30 Rock - S2E9

#13 - Ludachristmas (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Jack gets attached to Liz's nurturing parents because they provide the love and support he never got from his mom. The staffers get ready for their raunchy holiday party, but Kenneth changes their plans at the last minute.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 445 votes.

30 Rock - S2E2

#12 - Jack Gets in the Game (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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When Jack discovers that his boss is retiring, he decides to enter the competition for his position. Meanwhile, Jenna begins to enjoy her fame for being fat and along with Jack encourages Liz to get her act together. Finally, Kenneth makes it his mission to get Tracy and Angie back together.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 474 votes.

30 Rock - S2E4

#11 - Rosemary's Baby (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Liz meets her longtime idol, Rosemary Howard, and invites her to be a guest writer on "TGS with Tracy Jordan." However, Rosemary's ideas turn out to be too much for the show, prompting Jack to pressure Liz to fire her. Meanwhile, Jack takes Tracy to a therapist to explain to him why he must do the opposite of what he is told, and Jenna ruins Kenneth's page jacket, causing him to compete in a page-off to keep his job.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 463 votes.

30 Rock - S2E10

#10 - Episode 210 (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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Jack and C.C. try to make their long distance romance work, Liz decides to invest in real estate, and Kenneth becomes addicted to caffeine.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 438 votes.

30 Rock - S2E14

#9 - Sandwich Day (Season 2 - Episode 14)

Floyd stays at Liz's place overnight when his flight is canceled. Meanwhile, Jack is demoted to the 12th floor, causing him to question his future status at the company. Finally, the staff celebrates Annual Sandwich Day with mysterious sandwiches from a secret location in Brooklyn.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 435 votes.

30 Rock - S2E6

#8 - Somebody to Love (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Jack falls for a congresswoman he meets at a cocktail party and despite the fact that they hold opposite views, the couple agrees to put politics aside and have a secret affair. Meanwhile, Liz believes her Middle Eastern neighbor might be a terrorist.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 459 votes.

30 Rock - S2E13

#7 - Succession (Season 2 - Episode 13)

When Don decides to promote Jack and make him his successor over Devon, Jack decides to give his old job to Liz because she always has his back. However, a turn of events concerning Don's health compromises Jack's promotion. Meanwhile, Tracy worries that his son is embarrassed by him and decides to create a pornographic video game.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 427 votes.

30 Rock - S2E1

#6 - Seinfeld Vision (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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As the cast and crew of "TGS with Tracy Jordan" returns for a new season, Liz is excited to see Jack again. However, her excitement quickly fades as Jack insists that Liz is still not over Floyd. Meanwhile, Jerry Seinfeld shows up at Jack's office upset after Jack announces his newest plan. Finally, Kenneth becomes Tracy's office wife when Tracy separates from Angie and Jenna returns to set a whole lot heavier now that she has been involved in Mystic Pizza: The Musical!.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 528 votes.

30 Rock - S2E7

#5 - Cougars (Season 2 - Episode 7)

As part of his community service, Tracy must coach a little league team. All goes well until Jack takes interest in the team and turmoil starts from there. Meanwhile, Liz is asked out on a date by the new coffee boy, who thinks Liz is actually younger than she truly is.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 433 votes.

30 Rock - S2E5

#4 - Greenzo (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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It's time for Kenneth's annual house party, but he may be the only one excited about it. To help with turnout, Tracy spreads rumors until the party gets out of hand. Meanwhile, Jack deals with NBC's new environmentally-friendly mascot, whose new-found stardom goes to his head.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 462 votes.

30 Rock - S2E8

#3 - Secrets & Lies (Season 2 - Episode 8)

C.C. and Jack face a block in their relationship when C.C. decides to go public about the affair but Jack refuses. Meanwhile, Liz struggles to keep both Tracy and Jenna happy when the two find it hard to share the spotlight, while Frank makes fun of Toofer's Harvard education with bizarre results.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 431 votes.

30 Rock - S2E11

#2 - MILF Island (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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When someone on the "TGS with Tracy Jordan" staff insults Jack in a newspaper article about the season finale of "MILF Island," he frantically sends Jonathan to interrogate everyone on the show until the culprit is found.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 448 votes.

30 Rock - S2E15

#1 - Cooter (Season 2 - Episode 15)

Jack moves on to a new job involving politics in Washington, but the position is not quite what he anticipated. Meanwhile, Liz suffers a pregnancy scare, Kenneth confronts rival page Donny when applying for a summer job, and Tracy works on his latest invention.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 405 votes.

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