List of 30 Rock episodes

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The following is an episode list for the situation comedy 30 Rock. The program premiered on October 11, 2006 in the United States on NBC. The show is currently airing its first season. NBC has ordered a total of 21 episodes for the first season, which will have completed airing on April 26, 2007.

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[edit] Season 1: 2006-2007

Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#

"Pilot"	Tina Fey	Adam Bernstein	October 11, 2006	101	1
Liz Lemon is head writer for a demanding, live TV program in New York City. However, things begin to get complicated when her new boss insists that a wild movie star joins the cast.
"The Aftermath"	Tina Fey	Adam Bernstein	October 18, 2006	102	2
As major changes are made to her show, Liz struggles to keep everyone happy. However, it is Tracy who manages to solve her problems with a party on a private yacht.
"Blind Date"	John Riggi	Adam Bernstein	October 25, 2006	103	3
Jack sets Liz up on a blind date with his friend, Thomas. While Liz is busy preparing for the date, Jack infiltrates the writers' weekly poker game.
"Jack the Writer"	Robert Carlock	Gail Mancuso	November 1, 2006	104	4
Jack joins Liz and her staff in the writers' room to write sketches with them. Tracy gives Kenneth ridiculously difficult assignments.
"Jack-tor"	Robert Carlock	Don Scardino	November 16, 2006	107	5
After being pressured by Jack to plug GE products into her show, Liz integrates Jack himself into a sketch. While Jack hones his questionable acting chops, Frank and Toofer trick Jenna into fearing for her job. Liz wonders if Tracy is faking illiteracy to skip out on rehearsals.
"Jack Meets Dennis"	Jack Burditt	Juan J. Campanella	November 30, 2006	105	6
After Liz takes back her sleazy ex-boyfriend Dennis, Jack takes it upon himself to mentor her. Meanwhile, Tracy gets a tattoo on his face, Jenna gets botox and collagen injections while Josh is given two black eyes by an angry Elizabeth Taylor.
"Tracy Does Conan"	Tina Fey	Adam Bernstein	December 7, 2006	108	7
Jack bumps Jenna's scheduled appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien by putting Tracy on in her place. To make matters worse, Tracy has gone off his medication.
"The Break Up"	Dave Finkel & Brett Baer	Scott Ellis	December 14, 2006	109	8
When Liz finally dumps Dennis, she prowls the singles scene under Jenna's tutelage. Love also stinks for Jack as he discovers dating a Bush administration official has its downside. Tracy and Toofer clash, landing both in sensitivity training.
"The Baby Show"	Jack Burditt	Michael Engler	January 4, 2007	112	9
Cerie gets engaged so that she can be a "young hot mom," causing Liz to think about marriage and having a family. Jack has trouble dealing with his own domineering mother, who wants to move in with him.
"The Rural Juror"	Matt Hubbard	Beth McCarthy	January 11, 2007	110	10
Liz and Jenna's friendship is put to the test when Liz admits that she dislikes Jenna's new independent film. Tracy resorts to self-endorsement to get himself out of debt.
"The Head and the Hair"	Tina Fey & John Riggi	Gail Mancuso	January 18, 2007	113	11
Two guys, one a cerebral nerd and the other a gorgeous hunk, capture the attention of Liz and Jenna. Jack and Kenneth trade places for a day.
"Black Tie"	Kay Cannon & Tina Fey	Don Scardino	February 1, 2007	111	12
Liz attends a foreign prince's birthday party with Jack and meets his ex-wife. Tracy tries to convince Pete to cheat on his wife at a wild party while Kenneth encourages him not to.
"Up All Night"	Tina Fey	Michael Engler	February 8, 2007	114	13
The entire cast struggles to pull an all nighter on Valentine's Day. Liz receives flowers from a secret admirer. Jack has just gotten divorced and wants to celebrate his bachelorhood with Tracy, who wants to be left alone with his wife. Pete forgets the holiday as Cerie and Kenneth begin a romance.
"The C Word"	Tina Fey	Adam Bernstein	February 15, 2007	106	14
After being criticized for her working habits by her co-workers, Liz decides to be more lenient with her staff and work overtime herself. Meanwhile, Jack brings Tracy to a major golf event to get closer to the chairman, but his plan backfires when Tracy acts too much like his uncensored self.
"Hard Ball"	Matthew Hubbard	Don Scardino	February 22, 2007	115	15
When Josh's contract comes up for negotiation, Jack tries to save money by not renewing it while Liz tries to prevent Josh from joining the cast of a rival show. Meanwhile, Tracy allows Kenneth into his entourage and Jenna gets into trouble after she is misquoted in a popular magazine.
"The Source Awards"	Robert Carlock & Daisy Gardner	Don Scardino	March 1, 2007	116	16
Jack enlists a rap producer to unload his line of inferior wine while a reluctant Tracy hosts the Source Awards. Liz looks to sever ties with Tracy's business manager without looking racist.
"The Fighting Irish"	Jack Burditt	Dennie Gordon	March 8, 2007	117	17
Jack's long-lost brother Eddie shows up and announces their father's death. Meanwhile, Liz, forced to make staff cutbacks, fires her romantic rival "Other Liz" while Tracy seeks spiritual fulfillment at his lawyer's request.
"Fireworks"			April 5, 2007	118	18
Threatened by a sneaky West Coast NBC executive, Jack enlists Kenneth the Page to help thwart any attempts to usurp Donaghy's TV throne. Meanwhile, Tracy is served with paternity papers and Pete and Liz adjust to life as roommates and co-workers.
"Corporate Crush"			April 12, 2007	119	19
The tables have turned inside 30 Rock: Liz is actually happy in her new relationship with Floyd while Jack finds his job may be in jeopardy after his televised fireworks fiasco prompts top GE man Don Geiss to warn he's got his eye on Jack's performance. Tracy vies for Geiss' attention, hoping to turn his feature film idea for "Jefferson" into a reality.
"Cleveland"			April 19, 2007	120	20
Sick of New York and frustrated with his career, Floyd contemplates a move to the Midwest and asks Liz if she'd consider leaving TGS behind. Jack rushes to Paris - and soon, the altar - with Christies auctioneer Phoebe while Tracy works furiously on financing his latest career move, dubbed the "Tracy Jordan Comeback."
			April 26, 2007	121	21