30 Rock (season 6)

30 Rock Season 6
Country of origin United States
Broadcast
Original channel NBC
Original run January 12, 2012
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The sixth season of 30 Rock, an American television comedy series on the NBC network in the United States, begins airing on January 12, 2012.

30 Rock was renewed for a sixth season by NBC on November 15, 2010.[1] The season will begin airing mid-season to accommodate Tina Fey's pregnancy.[2] On November 14, 2011, NBC announced that 30 Rock will return on January 12, 2012, at the new time of 8:00pm.[3]

This season is expected to be Alec Baldwin's last, as he has announced he will be looking to expand into other forms of media.[4] Baldwin has said he hopes the series will continue without him.[5]

Episodes

Series
episode
Season
episode
Title Directed by Written by U.S. viewers
(million)
Original air date Production
code
104 1 "Dance Like Nobody's Watching"[6] January 12, 2012[6] 601
As Tracy becomes frustrated in his attempts to anger Liz, Jack questions the family friendliness of NBC's new talent competition and Kenneth prepares for the Rapture. 
105 2 "Idiots Are People Two!"[7] January 19, 2012[7] 602
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 for the help of Kelsey Grammer
106 3 "Idiots Are People Three!"[8] January 26, 2012[7]
Devon Banks (Will Arnett) returns to NBC, but Jack is preoccupied with meddling in Liz's personal life by giving Criss (James Marsden) an ultimatum. Meanwhile, Tracy defends idiots everywhere by leading a protest. 

References

  1. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 15, 2010). "NBC Renews 30 Rock through 2011-12 Season". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/11/15/nbc-renews-30-rock-through-2011-12-season/72102. Retrieved March 6, 2011. 
  2. ^ Seidman, Robert (2007-08-28). "‘Chuck’ Moves to Fridays; ‘Parks & Rec’ to 8:30p; ‘Grimm’ vs. ‘Fringe’ and ‘Supernatural’ Fridays at 9p? + ‘The Firm’ - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/15/chuck-moves-to-fridays-parks-grimm-vs-fringe-and-supernatural-fridays-at-9p-the-firm/92697/. Retrieved 2011-05-15. 
  3. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 14, 2011). "30 Rock relaunch at January 12, 2011". http://www.nbc.com/30-rock/. Retrieved December 9, 2011. 
  4. ^ Hinckley, David (Wednesday, April 06, 2011). "Alec Baldwin: '30 Rock' will end next season, creator Tina Fey will go on to have 'big' film career". New York Daily News. http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-04-06/entertainment/29408517_1_jack-donaghy-tina-fey-rock. Retrieved 10 May 2011. 
  5. ^ Baldwin, Alec (04/07/11). The Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alec-baldwin/alec-baldwin-30-rock_b_845993.html. Retrieved 10 May 2011. 
  6. ^ a b "30 Rock : Dance Like Nobody's Watching". Zap2it. http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/30-rock-dance-like-nobodys-watching/EP008483570107. Retrieved December 22, 2011. 
  7. ^ a b c "30 Rock : Idiots Are People Two!". Zap2it. http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/30-rock-idiots-are-people-two/EP008483570108. Retrieved December 25, 2011. 
  8. ^ "30 Rock : Idiots Are People Three!". Zap2it. http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/30-rock-idiots-are-people-three/EP008483570109. Retrieved December 30, 2011.