Best "30 Rock” Episode
In 2006, NBC’s “30 Rock” debuted to mixed reviews and modest ratings. But within a few episodes, Tina Fey’s workplace comedy set behind the scenes of a television sketch show found its footing, and over the course of its seven-season run would blossom into one of the quirkiest, funniest, and most daring sitcoms on broadcast television. While “30 Rock” ended more than a decade ago, it remains one of the 21st Century’s most endearing and celebrated comedies. So listen up, 5s, a 10 is speaking, because the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to revisit the wild days of “TGS with Tracy Jordan” to determine the Best “30 Rock” Episode ever! We want to go to there…
Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amma Marfo, Brendan Hay, and Kevin Dillon as they discuss the best “30 Rock” episodes of all time.
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Round 1 Match-Ups:
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Match-Up 1: “The Bubble” (1) vs. "Believe In the Stars" (4)
Match-Up 2: "Reaganing" (3) vs. "Black Tie" (2)
Match-Up 3: "Reunion" (1) vs. "TGS Hates Women" (4)
Match-Up 4: "Tracy Does Conan" (3) vs. "Queen of Jordan" (2)
Match-Up 5: "Rosemary’s Baby" (1) vs. "Leap Day" (4)
Match-Up 6: "Apollo Apollo" (3) vs. "Ludachristmas" (2)
Match-Up 7: "MILF Island" (1) vs. "Dance Like Nobody’s Watching" (4)
Match-Up 8: "The Head and the Hair" (3) vs. "Anna Howard Shaw Day" (2)
And should you need it, here's the official “30 Rock” YouTube Channel, loaded with great videos.
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EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Eric Rezsnyak
Panel: Amma Marfo, Brendan Hay, Kevin Dillon
Producer: Curtis Creekmore
Editors: Eric Rezsnyak, Bob Erlenback
