Jack is eager to play hard ball with Josh over his new contract, but Liz has to get burnt a couple of times before she is really ready to crush her former friend. Meanwhile, Jenna accidentally expresses anti-troop sentiment in a Maxim interview only to make it exponentially worse in her subsequent televised apologies and Kenneth’s harmonious start as a member of Tracy’s entourage quickly takes a turn.

Original airdate: February 22, 2007

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In this episode we go on Liz's rollercoaster of reactions to being called "the worst thing you can call a woman" by Lutz. She seethes, she attempts to appease with cupcakes and super balls, and finally she projects her femininity and her power like the true Sugarbaker woman that she is. We also see Jack fawn over GE CEO Don Geiss, both in person and in the portrait of him he painted last night, and try to use Tracy and Kenneth to impress him in a myriad of uncomfortable ways. 

Original airdate: February 15, 2007

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A long night in the city that never sleeps - and it's Valentine's day. Jack celebrates his divorce from Bianca (Isabella Rossellini), Tracy and Angie (Yay Sherri Shepherd!) keep the romance alive and Liz gets someone else's flowers and chocolate - doesn't mean she won't eat 'em. (Also, welcome to the stage Jason Sudeikis!). 

Original airdate: February 8, 2007

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It’s after 6 and we’re not farmers so it is time to get formal. For the 25th birthday day of Prince Gerhardt (Paul Reubens) of the persistently incestuous Hapsburg line, Jack invites Liz to get dolled up. It’s definitely not a date, but that’s not what Liz tells Jack’s insanely beautiful and jealous ex-wife (Isabella Rossellini). If only she had, she may have kept her hair… And Jenna also sneaks her way in to land herself a Prince and fulfill her Grace Kelly fantasy - if only she had kept that boy away from ze grapes. Tracy takes Pete down a wholly unsavory road that we do our best to ignore in the recap of this otherwise fantastic episode. Enjoy!

Original airdate: February 1, 2007

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Liz is a Head! In the worst way, unfortunately. While Liz tackles complex and pretentious dating scenarios, Jenna attempts to be a Head, Jack attempts to be a page and Toofer and Frank attempt to write a Tracy Jordan autobiography in one day.  

Original airdate: January 18, 2007

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It’s the Rural Juror! The perplexingly titled movie starring Jenna and based on the book by none other than John Grisham’s brother Kevin. The writers go to great lengths to learn the name of the movie and Liz barely tries to pretend she likes it. Also featuring the end of bread and the rise of the Tracy Jordan Meat Machine!

Original airdate: January 11, 2007

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It’s the baby show and everybody is feeling some mama drama - unless you’re Kenneth. We see Jack lose his cool as his fraught relationship with his mother, Colleen, comes front and center. Meanwhile, Liz’s ticking biological clock leads to a lot of interesting offers and eventually an unconscious kidnapping…oops.

Originally aired January 4, 2007

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Liz encounters several last straws and is finally ready to dump Dennis ... but will she go through with it after her friends and phlebotomists warn that he may be her best option. Join Nick and Julie to find out Dennis’ fate and so much more!

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This week on Blerg! Julie and Nick break down the history and sex appeal of Dean Winters (aka Dennis Duffy), take in the horror of Jenna's plastic surgery attempts  and revel in two of Rachel Dratch's best roles in the series: Liz Taylor beating up Josh and the little blue man haunting Tracy. 

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This week, Nick and Julie are trying as many new skills as Jack Donaghy in their recap of 30 Rock Season 1, episodes 4 + 5: Jack the Writer and Jack-tor. Join us to learn their favorite quotes, biggest laughs, gemstone ratings and listen to them play $25,000 Pyramid for 10 mins (because why not?).