30 Rock: Season 3
2008 · 22 episodes · ★ 8.1
What Season 3 of 30 Rock
Season 3 of Rockefeller Plaza opens with Liz Lemon focused on her wish to adopt a child, but her process is complicated by the chaos in the TGS writers' room. Jack Donaghy returns to NBC after his stint in Washington and discovers he has been demoted, so he fights to get his old office back. Meanwhile, the feud between Tracy Jordan and Jenna Maroney throws the entire show into disarray. Liz also has to deal with her political differences with Jack, his new girlfriend Elisa, and her new neighbor, Dr. Drew Baird, who catches her interest.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 Do-Over
Worried that Liz's hectic lifestyle may be too much to adopt a child, Bev, the adoption agent, visits the set. Panicked, Liz tells everyone to act normal, but chaos soon ensues as a fight arises between Jenna and Tracy. Meanwhile, Jack returns to 30 Rock and vows to do whatever it takes to get his position back from Devin.
Directed by Don Scardino · Written by Tina Fey · Starring John Lutz, Megan Mullally, Will Arnett, Marceline Hugot
3x02 Believe in the Stars
Liz heads to Chicago to get out of jury duty and on her flight back to New York she is assigned a seat next to Oprah. Liz seizes the opportunity to ask Oprah for advice with some of the problems she's been having. Back in New York, the feud continues between Tracy and Jenna, and Jack's morals are tested by Kenneth after an Olympics snafu.
Directed by Don Scardino · Written by Robert Carlock · Starring Oprah Winfrey, Tijuana Ricks, Raven Goodwin, Grizz Chapman
3x03 The One with the Cast of Night Court
Liz and Jenna are randomly visited by Claire Harper, a free-spirited, Fatal Attraction-like stalker. Claire first targets Jack and claims him for her own. Kenneth, distressed and disappointed by the new page uniforms, looks to be cheered up by Tracy. To make Kenneth smile again, Tracy gives him a surprise which involves the cast of 'Night Court'.
Directed by Gail Mancuso · Written by Jack Burditt · Starring Charles Robinson, Harry Anderson, Jennifer Aniston, Markie Post
3x04 Gavin Volure
Jack and Liz make a visit to a colorful businessman named Gavin Volure, who has a confidential business proposal...and has fallen in love with Liz. Meanwhile, Tracy is afraid that his kids may have figured out an evil plot against him.
Directed by Gail Mancuso · Written by John Riggi · Starring Bobb'e J. Thompson, Steve Martin, John McEnroe, Victor Cruz
3x05 Reunion
Jack manages to convince a reluctant Liz to attend her high school reunion. Meanwhile, Don Geiss awakens from his coma and shocks Jack with a declaration of who he wants to be the CEO of GE. A shaken Jack decides he needs to get away and blow off some steam, but tags along with Liz to her reunion instead due to bad weather.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller · Written by Matt Hubbard · Starring Diane Neal, Gerrianne Raphael, Jason Kravits, Janel Moloney
3x06 Christmas Special Mid-Season Finale
As Christmas nears, Liz's parents ditch her for a couples-only retreat, leaving her all alone for the holiday. Because of this, Liz decides to work for a charity program, "Letters to Santa." Meanwhile, Jack takes his frustration out on the staff after his dream holiday is ruined.
Directed by Don Scardino · Written by Kay Cannon, Tina Fey · Starring John Lutz, Jeff Richmond, Teddy Coluca, Eshaya Draper
3x07 Señor Macho Solo
Amid a health scare that sees him growing close to his mother's nurse, Jack helps Tracy and his wife Angie develop a "post-nup" and gets Jenna an audition to play Janis Joplin. Jenna thinks Liz is only attracted to a little person because she wants a child.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller · Written by Ron Weiner · Starring Nancy O'Dell, Peter Dinklage, Billy Bush, Salma Hayek Pinault
3x08 Flu Shot
Flu is spreading amongst the "TGS" cast and crew fast, and Liz is determined not to catch it too. Dr. Spaceman is giving vaccinations, but Jack is being selective about who gets one. Liz is offered one, but refuses to accept it, championing the rights of the crew. Meanwhile, Jack must be creative if he is to spend any time with Elisa, since she is working seven days a week.
Directed by Don Scardino · Written by Jon Pollack · Starring John Lutz, Scott Bryce, Peter Gray Lewis, Salma Hayek Pinault
3x09 Retreat to Move Forward
Jack nervously coaxes Liz into joining him at a corporate retreat. Meanwhile, Jenna employs method acting techniques in preparing for her role as Janis Joplin, with Frank's help. And Kenneth wants to prove to Tracy that diet impacts diabetes.
Directed by Steve Buscemi · Written by Tami Sagher · Starring John Lutz, Brian Berrebbi, John Treacy Egan, Grizz Chapman
3x10 Generalissimo
Liz tries to begin a relationship with a new tenant after accidentally receiving his mail. Meanwhile, Jack's appearance causes Elisa's grandmother to disapprove of the relationship, and Tracy has trouble maintaining the lifestyles of Wall Street frat boys.
Directed by Todd Holland · Written by Robert Carlock · Starring Patrick Heusinger, Jon Hamm, Howard Feller, Salma Hayek Pinault
3x11 St. Valentine's Day
Liz insists that she and Drew have their first official date on Valentine's Day. Elisa brings Jack to church to celebrate the day, which is very different from the way he traditionally celebrates. Kenneth employs the help of Tracy to try to win the affection of a new worker.
Directed by Don Scardino · Written by Jack Burditt, Tina Fey · Starring Maria Thayer, Michael Carbonaro, Jeff Richmond, Jon Hamm
3x12 Larry King
Jack wonders if his career will get in the way of taking his relationship with Elisa to the next level. Tracy does an interview with Larry King and causes mayhem throughout New York City. Liz loses her cell phone in a cab and brings Kenneth with her out to Queens to retrieve it.
Directed by Constantine Makris · Written by Matt Hubbard · Starring John Lutz, Ajay Naidu, Larry King, Meredith Vieira
3x13 Goodbye, My Friend
Liz befriends a pregnant teenager from a donut shop she visits in the hopes to adopt her baby. Kenneth plans a combined birthday party for Tracy and Jenna, but Jenna wants all of the attention and a party of her own. Jack agrees to go out and party with Frank to keep his mind off of his absent girlfriend and ends up bonding with him over their parental issues.
Directed by John Riggi · Written by Ron Weiner, Donald Glover · Starring John Lutz, Lonny Ross, John Lithgow, Patti LuPone
3x14 The Funcooker
30 Rock is left in shambles by the cast and crew after Liz is called away for jury duty. Meanwhile, Jack fails to listen to everyone when he becomes obsessed with launching a new big-money product.
Directed by Ken Whittingham · Written by Donald Glover · Starring John Lutz, Lonny Ross, Nancy O'Dell, Jackie Hoffman
3x15 The Bubble
Liz gives attention to her building relationship with Drew, and discovers that he has been granted special treatment in life due to his pleasing appearance. Meanwhile, Jack goes all out to re-sign Tracy now that his contract has expired. And Jenna's latest ploy to attract attention is to change her hairstyle.
Directed by Tricia Brock · Written by Tina Fey · Starring Bobb'e J. Thompson, Godfrey, Calvin Klein, Jon Hamm
3x16 Apollo, Apollo
While Jack puts together the perfect 50th birthday party for himself, home videos inspire him to try to recreate his happiest moment. Dennis decides to tell Liz about his addiction. Meanwhile, Kenneth and Pete work to make Tracy's childhood dream come true.
Directed by Millicent Shelton · Written by Robert Carlock · Starring John Lutz, Adam West, Carmen Osbahr, Dylan Clark Marshall
3x17 Cutbacks
Despite the 50th episode of TGS airing, everyone is preoccupied with news of budget cuts. Jack has to dole out cutbacks while Kenneth has to take on extra duties. Meanwhile, Liz tries to save her staff and crew and Jenna and Tracy try to uncover Kenneth's secret.
Directed by Gail Mancuso · Written by Matt Hubbard · Starring John Lutz, Lonny Ross, Alan Muraoka, Roger Bart
3x18 Jackie Jormp-Jomp
During her short-term suspension, Liz is lost without TGS and the stress that comes with her job. Jack works with Jenna so she can use her celebrity status to generate some promotional buzz for her Janis Joplin bio-film.
Directed by Don Scardino · Written by Kay Cannon · Starring John Lutz, Kerry Butler, Grizz Chapman, Todd Buonopane
3x19 The Ones
Jack goes shopping for an engagement ring, for Elisa, with Liz. Elisa tells Liz a secret, and a prank results in an injury back at TGS.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller · Written by Jack Burditt · Starring John Lutz, Josh Casaubon, Salma Hayek Pinault, Grizz Chapman
3x20 The Natural Order
When Liz reprimands Tracy in front of the TGS staff, Tracy asks Liz to stop giving him preferential treatment. Liz agrees, but Tracy thinks that Liz should give up some of her privileges also. Jack remembers some unpleasant memories of his father after his mother, Colleen, visits. Jenna adopts a pet gibbon.
Directed by Scott Ellis · Written by John Riggi, Tina Fey · Starring John Lutz, Grizz Chapman, Elaine Stritch, Steve Buscemi
3x21 Mamma Mia
Liz and Tracy encourage Jack to search for his real father. Tracy meets his new found illegitimate son, but Liz and Pete question the son's intentions. Jenna takes the credit for one of Liz's ideas.
Directed by Don Scardino · Written by Ron Weiner · Starring John Lutz, Lonny Ross, Alan Alda, Keith Olbermann
3x22 Kidney Now! Season Finale
Jack's biological father's health hangs in the balance as the pair start to build a relationship. Liz draws some attention as a relationship expert, despite her own many failed relationships, after an appearance on a talk show. Tracy is invited to speak at his old high school and Kenneth helps him overcome some embarrassing memories from those years.
Directed by Don Scardino · Written by Jack Burditt, Robert Carlock · Starring Cyndi Lauper, Alan Alda, Adam Horovitz, Mary J. Blige
Season 3 Cast
Tracy MorganTracy Jordan22 episodes
Keith PowellJames 'Toofer' Spurlock22 episodes
Maulik PancholyJonathan22 episodes
Grizz ChapmanGrizz Grizzwold17 episodes
Kevin BrownDot Com Slattery17 episodes
John LutzJ.D. Lutz13 episodes
Christine J. NobleSet Dresser9 episodes
Sue GallowaySue6 episodes
Lonny RossJosh Girard4 episodes
Todd BuonopaneJeffrey Weinerslav3 episodes
Bobb'e J. ThompsonTracy Jr.2 episodes
Nancy O'DellNancy O'Dell2 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 3 of 30 Rock have?
Season 3 of 30 Rock has 22 episodes.
When Did Season 3 of 30 Rock Premiere?
Aired October 30, 2008.
Where to watch Season 3 of 30 Rock?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 3?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 3x16, "Apollo, Apollo", with a 8.7.