Excitement for TGS's 50th show is quickly replaced by concern about budget cuts. When Jack is forced to hand out pink slips, Liz does some personal bartering to save her staff. Meanwhile, Jack is forced to fire Jonathan and hire Kenneth as his part-time assistant.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 387 votes.

Nervous about the corporate retreat, Jack recruits Liz to accompany him for support. Jenna decides to take up method acting to prepare for her Janis Joplin role. Kenneth must convince Tracy that diabetes is affected by his diet.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 404 votes.

Liz and Tracy convince Jack to begin the search for his real father and Tracy discovers that he has an illegitimate son. Meanwhile, Jenna and Liz fight for the spotlight when Jenna gets recognition for one of Liz's ideas.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 375 votes.

Jack considers taking the next step with Elisa while Tracy's interview on Larry King Live sends New York City into a panic. Liz recruits Kenneth to accompany her to chaotic Queens to retrieve her lost cell phone.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 387 votes.

Liz unintentionally insists that she and Drew have their first official date on Valentine's Day. Jack goes to church with his girlfriend Elisa and Tracy helps Kenneth win the affection of a new staffer.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 383 votes.

Jenna is concerned that Liz's attraction to a new guy has to do with her longing to have a child. Jack hits it off with his mother's nurse and Jenna auditions for the title role in a Janis Joplin biopic. Meanwhile, Jack helps Tracy arrange for a "post-nup" with Angie.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 421 votes.

Tracy and Liz stop receiving preferential treatment and experience what it means to be each other's equals. Jack's mother reveals unpleasant memories about Jack's father leaving the family. Jenna adopts a pet gibbon and learns the perils of motherhood.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 371 votes.

Liz discovers she has a handsome and single neighbor after receiving his mail by mistake. Due to Jack's striking resemblance to a Spanish soap villain, Elisa's grandmother disapproves of their relationship. The new TGS interns invite Tracy out for a night of partying.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 413 votes.

When Liz can't scheme her way out of jury duty, chaos ensues on the set of TGS. With no one in charge, Tracy and Jenna begin to act irresponsibly, while Jack becomes absorbed in launching a lucrative new product.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 403 votes.

On a flight back from Chicago, Liz spills her soul to Oprah Winfrey. Meanwhile, Tracy and Jenna butt heads as they try to determine whose life is harder and Jack's morality is tested by Kenneth after an Olympics snafu.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 437 votes.

Liz spends more time with her boyfriend Drew and finds that the fact that he is attractive allows him to bypass many of the usual frustrations of daily life. Meanwhile, Jack must find a way to convince Tracy to stay on at TGS after his contract expires and Jenna considers a new hairstyle to attract public attention.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 400 votes.

While Jack plans the perfect 50th birthday party for himself, he watches old home videos that inspire him to recreate one of the happiest moments he had a young boy. Liz's ex-boyfriend Dennis decides to come clean about an addiction, stirring up drama between Liz and Jenna. Meanwhile, Tracy prepares to go into space.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 396 votes.

The TGS staff rallies as Jack's father's health hangs in the balance. Liz enjoys newfound fame as a relationship expert. When Tracy's high school invites him to speak at graduation, Kenneth helps him overcome embarrassing memories.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 379 votes.

Liz tries to keep the TGS staff from ruining her chances at adoption when an evaluator drops by the job. Jack is back at 30 Rock to reclaim his position from Devon Banks, but quickly learns the task won't be easy when he is given a sizable demotion.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 430 votes.

Liz is opposed to going to her high school reunion, but Jack manages to convince her otherwise. Meanwhile, Don Geiss wakes up from his coma only to shock Jack with his declaration of who will be GE's CEO.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 429 votes.