30 Rock

10 Best Episodes of 30 Rock - Season 6

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 - S6E12

#15 - St. Patrick's Day (Season 6 - Episode 12)

Jack feels unworthy of his latest award and attempts to redeem himself by taking on the writers in a strategic board game. Liz believes she's cursed on St. Patrick's Day when her ex-boyfriend Dennis shows up to derail her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile, Hazel struggles to keep the peace between Tracy and Jenna.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 409 votes.

30 Rock - S6E9

#14 - Leap Day (Season 6 - Episode 9)

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Jack learns to appreciate Leap Day while Tracy takes the writers to a restaurant to spend an almost-expired gift card. Liz helps Jenna seduce a billionaire online.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 416 votes.

30 Rock - S6E4

#13 - The Ballad of Kenneth Parcell (Season 6 - Episode 4)

Liz looks for a new best friend after discovering that Jenna has traded their friendship for fame. Tracy contemplates mortality as Dotcom and Grizz scramble to show him that life is still worth living. Meanwhile, Jack decides to end the page program in order to impress Hank Hooper.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 418 votes.

30 Rock - S6E7

#12 - Hey, Baby, What's Wrong? Part 2 (Season 6 - Episode 7)

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Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana, as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on "America's Kidz Got Singing." Back at the office, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine's with.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 213 votes.

30 Rock - S6E22

#11 - What Will Happen to the Gang Next Year? (Season 6 - Episode 22)

Determined to prove his marriage has survived Avery's kidnapping unscathed, Jack asks Liz to officiate their vow renewal. Meanwhile, Criss tries to convince Liz that he's worth sticking around for. Tracy meets with Cornel West to discuss his influence as a black celebrity and and Kenneth is forced to live with Hazel when his page application is rejected.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 398 votes.

30 Rock - S6E2

#10 - Idiots Are People Two! (Season 6 - Episode 2)

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An offensive rant by Tracy is leaked online. Jack disapproves of Liz's new boyfriend, and the Best Friends Gang is reunited when Kenneth and Jenna call on Kelsey Grammer for help.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 447 votes.

30 Rock - S6E18

#9 - Murphy Brown Lied to Us (Season 6 - Episode 18)

Jack sets Liz up on a blind date to show her what she's missing in her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile at KableTown, Jack has to scramble when his plan to manufacture couches hits a speed bump. With Tracy's help, Jenna orchestrates a public meltdown to get Paul's attention.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 411 votes.

30 Rock - S6E1

#8 - Dance Like Nobody's Watching (Season 6 - Episode 1)

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Tracy becomes frustrated in his attempts to anger Liz. Jack questions the family value of the network's new talent competition and Kenneth awaits the Rapture.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 460 votes.

30 Rock - S6E3

#7 - Idiots Are People Three! (Season 6 - Episode 3)

Tracy challenges Liz by leading his own protest in defense of idiots everywhere. Jack faces off with Devin Banks yet again, but still finds time to interfere with Liz's relationship by giving Criss an ultimatum, and Liz tries to get rid of Jenna's new assistant.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 441 votes.

30 Rock - S6E5

#6 - Today You Are a Man (Season 6 - Episode 5)

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Jack and Liz battle over her employment contract. Kenneth is reassigned after being offended by his coworkers at TGS, and Tracy and Jenna's accountant hires them as entertainment at a bar mitzvah.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 451 votes.

30 Rock - S6E6

#5 - Hey, Baby, What's Wrong? Part 1 (Season 6 - Episode 6)

Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana, as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on "America's Kidz Got Singing." Back at the office, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine's with.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 412 votes.

30 Rock - S6E8

#4 - The Tuxedo Begins (Season 6 - Episode 8)

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Fed up with New York City after being mugged, Jack sets out to protect the safety of the city's elite by announcing his run for mayor. Meanwhile, Liz revels in sacrificing the good of the city to look out for her own interests, and Jenna and Paul are thrilled by the perversion of acting like a normal couple.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 424 votes.

30 Rock - S6E14

#3 - Kidnapped by Danger (Season 6 - Episode 14)

Liz's scripted version of Jack and Avery's love story leaves Jack confused and frustrated by his feelings for Diana. Meanwhile, Jenna and Tracy attempt to beat Weird Al Yankovic at his own game, and Kenneth gets an unexpected new job at NBC.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 433 votes.

30 Rock - S6E11

#2 - Standards and Practices (Season 6 - Episode 11)

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Jenna hatches a surprising new plan to get publicity, while Jack finds himself begrudgingly playing parent to his teenage nemesis, Kaylie Hooper. Liz rejects the new authority Kenneth has over “TGS” with his new job in Standards.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 411 votes.

30 Rock - S6E19

#1 - Live from Studio 6H (Season 6 - Episode 19)

Kabletown chooses to stop funding live shows for "TGS." While Liz and Jack embrace the change, Kenneth argues that live format should be kept intact, and he tries to convince the "TGS" staff to fight for their right to be live by taking them and our audience through a magical look back at the illustrious history of Studio 6H.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 429 votes.

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