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The fifth season earned positive reviews from critics, a number of whom noted that it had staged a "comeback" after what they had considered a disappointing [[30 Rock (season 4)|fourth season]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Ryan|last=Keefer|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/45567/30-rock-season-four/|title=30 Rock: Season Four Review|accessdate=September 21, 2010|date=September 21, 2010|publisher=[[DVD Talk]]| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100924152258/http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/45567/30-rock-season-four/| archivedate= 24 September 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="hitfixreview"/><ref name="avclubreview1"/> Writing for ''[[HitFix]]'', reviewer [[Alan Sepinwall]] noted his disappointment in the fourth season and opined that the fifth had "rebounded", commenting "there have been weeks [...] where ''30 Rock'' made me laugh longer, louder and more frequently than not only every other NBC sitcom, but every comedy on TV". Sepinwall cited a tighter focus on its main characters, a happier [[Liz Lemon]], smarter use of guest stars and a general improvement in quality as the reasons why the series had demonstrated such a turnaround.<ref name="hitfixreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/review-how-30-rock-rebounded-its-way-to-a-strong-season-5|title=Review: How '30 Rock' rebounded its way to a strong season 5|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|work=HitFix|date=May 4, 2011|accessdate=January 30, 2012}}</ref> |
The fifth season earned positive reviews from critics, a number of whom noted that it had staged a "comeback" after what they had considered a disappointing [[30 Rock (season 4)|fourth season]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Ryan|last=Keefer|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/45567/30-rock-season-four/|title=30 Rock: Season Four Review|accessdate=September 21, 2010|date=September 21, 2010|publisher=[[DVD Talk]]| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100924152258/http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/45567/30-rock-season-four/| archivedate= 24 September 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="hitfixreview"/><ref name="avclubreview1"/> Writing for ''[[HitFix]]'', reviewer [[Alan Sepinwall]] noted his disappointment in the fourth season and opined that the fifth had "rebounded", commenting "there have been weeks [...] where ''30 Rock'' made me laugh longer, louder and more frequently than not only every other NBC sitcom, but every comedy on TV". Sepinwall cited a tighter focus on its main characters, a happier [[Liz Lemon]], smarter use of guest stars and a general improvement in quality as the reasons why the series had demonstrated such a turnaround.<ref name="hitfixreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/review-how-30-rock-rebounded-its-way-to-a-strong-season-5|title=Review: How '30 Rock' rebounded its way to a strong season 5|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|work=HitFix|date=May 4, 2011|accessdate=January 30, 2012}}</ref> Nathan Rabin of ''[[The A. V. Club]]'' expressed similar sentiments in regard to the fourth season, noting "the growing pains hit hard [...] the show devolved into self-parody". However he considered that "''30 Rock'' found its footing in its fifth season [...] it has at least aged into a show that no longer feels such a desperate need to impress. For all its busyness, it feels a little more comfortable in its own skin".<ref name="avclubreview1">{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/respawn,55490/|title=30 Rock - "Respawn"|last=Rabin|first=Nathan|work=The A. V. Club|date=May 6, 2011|accessdate=January 30, 2012}}</ref> He also described the series as having "experienced a hell of a comeback" during its fifth season.<ref name="avclubreview2">{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/operation-righteous-cowboy-lightning,50578/|title=30 Rock - "Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning"|last=Rabin|first=Nathan|work=The A. V. Club|date=January 27, 2011|accessdate=January 30, 2012}}</ref> |
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Nathan Rabin of ''[[The A. V. Club]]'' expressed similar sentiments in regard to the fourth season, noting "the growing pains hit hard [...] the show devolved into self-parody". However he considered that "''30 Rock'' found its footing in its fifth season [...] it has at least aged into a show that no longer feels such a desperate need to impress. For all its busyness, it feels a little more comfortable in its own skin".<ref name="avclubreview1">{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/respawn,55490/|title=30 Rock - "Respawn"|last=Rabin|first=Nathan|work=The A. V. Club|date=May 6, 2011|accessdate=January 30, 2012}}</ref> He also described the series as having "experienced a hell of a comeback" during its fifth season.<ref name="avclubreview2">{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/operation-righteous-cowboy-lightning,50578/|title=30 Rock - "Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning"|last=Rabin|first=Nathan|work=The A. V. Club|date=January 27, 2011|accessdate=January 30, 2012}}</ref> |
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Francis Rizzo of ''[[DVD Talk]]'' was also positive about the season, commenting that "the joy of ''30 Rock'' is the way it manages to keep surprising after years of following the same, relatively unchanging characters, thanks to writing that's frequently ridiculous and hilarious, and a cast that makes even the most over-the-top situation feel real, and thus even funnier".<ref name="dvdtalkreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/51871/30-rock-season-5/|title=30 Rock: Season 5|last=Rizzo|first=Francis|work=DVD Talk|date=November 25, 2011|accessdate=January 30, 2012}}</ref> |
Francis Rizzo of ''[[DVD Talk]]'' was also positive about the season, commenting that "the joy of ''30 Rock'' is the way it manages to keep surprising after years of following the same, relatively unchanging characters, thanks to writing that's frequently ridiculous and hilarious, and a cast that makes even the most over-the-top situation feel real, and thus even funnier".<ref name="dvdtalkreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/51871/30-rock-season-5/|title=30 Rock: Season 5|last=Rizzo|first=Francis|work=DVD Talk|date=November 25, 2011|accessdate=January 30, 2012}}</ref> |
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30 Rock Season 5 | |
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Season 5 | |
File:30 Rock season 5 DVD cover.jpg 30 Rock: Season Five DVD cover | |
No. of episodes | 23 |
Release | |
Original network | NBC |
Original release | September 23, 2010 – May 5, 2011 |
Season chronology | |
The fifth season of 30 Rock, an American television comedy series on the NBC network in the United States, began airing on September 23, 2010. NBC announced on March 5, 2010 that 30 Rock would be returning for a fifth season in the 2010–2011 television season.[1] Beginning with episode 11, 30 Rock was moved to the 10:00 PM timeslot, but, as a consolation, was renewed earlier than the other NBC sitcoms. During this time, Tracy Morgan underwent an emergency operation, causing his character to be written out for several episodes.[2]
On July 31, 2010, NBC announced that an episode of 30 Rock's fifth season would be filmed and broadcast live, twice, on the evening of October 14, 2010. The two separate recordings resulted in a live telecast of the episode to American viewers in both the West and East Coast. The episode was a ratings success and was met with very positive reviews.[3][4][5] The season also featured the show's 100th episode, which aired as a one-hour episode.[6]
Synopsis
Season 5 continues with Liz in a relationship with Carol (Matt Damon), a man she met in the episode "I Do Do", and Jack practicing to be and then being a father. Jack finally marries the woman he chose in "I Do Do", but an error in the wedding certificate leads to shocking results. Jack meets with Kabletown's boss, Hank Hooper (Ken Howard), who acts rather like Kenneth, and meets his competition in his granddaughter, Kaylee Hooper (Chloë Moretz). Meanwhile, Tracy also becomes a father and finally gets an EGOT ("E" standing for "Emmy", "G" for "Grammy", "O" Oscar", and "T" for "Tony" ). However, the pressure of being an award-winning celebrity leads Tracy to nearly bring TGS to cancellation. With the help of Jenna, Kenneth tries to get back into the NBC Page Program. Tracy's wife, Angie, is given a reality show of her own, "Queen of Jordan", which was aired as an episode of 30 Rock. In the middle of the season, Jack and Avery's daughter is born, but a few episodes later, something happens in their relationship that separates them, possibly forever. Jenna continues her relationship with Paul. The Girlie Show with Tracy Jordan (TGS) celebrates its 100th episode.
Cast
Tina Fey portrays Liz Lemon, the head writer of a fictitious live sketch-comedy television series TGS.[7] The TGS cast consists of two main actors. The lead actor is the loose cannon movie star Tracy Jordan, portrayed by Tracy Morgan.[7] His co-star is the extremely narcissistic Jenna Maroney, portrayed by Jane Krakowski. Jack "Danny" Baker (Cheyenne Jackson) is the newest TGS cast member. Jack McBrayer plays the naïve NBC page Kenneth Parcell.[8][9] Scott Adsit acts as the witty and wise TGS producer, Pete Hornberger.[8][10] Judah Friedlander portrays trucker hat-wearing staff writer Frank Rossitano.[8][11] Alec Baldwin plays the NBC network executive Jack Donaghy.[8] Donaghy's full corporate title for the majority of the season is "Head of East Coast Television and Microwave Oven Programming".[8][12] Keith Powell plays the Harvard University alumnus and TGS staff writer James "Toofer" Spurlock.[8][13] Katrina Bowden acts as writers' assistant Cerie Xerox.[8][13] Other cast members include, Maulik Pancholy as Jonathan,[14] Grizz Chapman as Grizz Griswold,[15] Kevin Brown as "Dot Com" Slattery,[16] and John Lutz as J.D. Lutz.[17] The cast also features recurring guest star Elizabeth Banks, who stars as Avery Jessup, Jack's wife. She has been prominently featured throughout the season. Condoleezza Rice appeared as a fictional version of herself, an old girlfriend of Jack Donaghy.[18]
Reception
Critical reception
The fifth season earned positive reviews from critics, a number of whom noted that it had staged a "comeback" after what they had considered a disappointing fourth season.[19][20][21] Writing for HitFix, reviewer Alan Sepinwall noted his disappointment in the fourth season and opined that the fifth had "rebounded", commenting "there have been weeks [...] where 30 Rock made me laugh longer, louder and more frequently than not only every other NBC sitcom, but every comedy on TV". Sepinwall cited a tighter focus on its main characters, a happier Liz Lemon, smarter use of guest stars and a general improvement in quality as the reasons why the series had demonstrated such a turnaround.[20] Nathan Rabin of The A. V. Club expressed similar sentiments in regard to the fourth season, noting "the growing pains hit hard [...] the show devolved into self-parody". However he considered that "30 Rock found its footing in its fifth season [...] it has at least aged into a show that no longer feels such a desperate need to impress. For all its busyness, it feels a little more comfortable in its own skin".[21] He also described the series as having "experienced a hell of a comeback" during its fifth season.[22]
Francis Rizzo of DVD Talk was also positive about the season, commenting that "the joy of 30 Rock is the way it manages to keep surprising after years of following the same, relatively unchanging characters, thanks to writing that's frequently ridiculous and hilarious, and a cast that makes even the most over-the-top situation feel real, and thus even funnier".[23]
Ratings
The fifth season premiere, "The Fabian Strategy", drew 5.9 million viewers,[24] an increase from the previous episode, "I Do Do" (5.5 million),[25] but a decrease on the fourth season premiere, "Season 4", which had drawn an audience of 6.4 million.[26] The fourth episode of the season, "Live Show", aired live and demonstrated a turnaround, attracting a season high of 6.7 million viewers.[27] This figure was the highest overall for NBC in the 8:30 p.m. Thursday timeslot for non-sports events since December 2009.[28] Following NBC's decision to move 30 Rock to the later time of 10:00 p.m. for the second half of the season,[29] ratings declined to beneath five million viewers per week, starting with the episode "Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning".[30] The penultimate episode of the season, "Everything Sunny All the Time Always" became the new lowest-rated episode of the series, with less than four million viewers tuned in.[31] Previously, the fourth season episode "Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter" had been the lowest-rated, with four million.[32] The season finale, "Respawn", attracted 4.2 million viewers,[33] and overall, the season averaged 5.3 million viewers, ranking one hundred and sixth for the year, according to Nielsen Media Research.[34]
30 Rock season five was found to have added an average of 30 percent more viewers in the 18–49 demographic, when DVR plus seven day viewers were factored in.[35] This is a measurement of the viewers who recorded the series and viewed it within seven days of broadcast. In all, the season added 1.4 million (28 percent) more total viewers when seven day results were factored in.[35]
Production
Timeslot
During the fall of 2010, the show aired at 8:30 p.m., after Community and before The Office on Thursdays.[36] On November 15, 2010, it was announced 30 Rock would move to 10:00 p.m., following Parks and Recreation starting January 20, 2011 (the show's sixth season renewal was also announced along with this information[29]). Episode 22 - "Everything Sunny All the Time Always" aired at the special time of Thursday at 10:30-11:00 (ET/PT), due to extended episodes of The Office and Parks and Recreation.[37]
Episodes
Series episode |
Season episode |
Title | Directed by | Written by | U.S. viewers (million) |
Original air date | Production code |
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81 | 1 | "The Fabian Strategy" | Beth McCarthy-Miller | Tina Fey | 5.85[24] | September 23, 2010 | 501 |
82 | 2 | "When It Rains, It Pours" | Don Scardino | Robert Carlock | 5.68[38] | September 30, 2010 | 502 |
83 | 3 | "Let's Stay Together" | John Riggi | Jack Burditt | 4.90[39] | October 7, 2010 | 503 |
84 | 4 | "Live Show" | Beth McCarthy-Miller | Robert Carlock & Tina Fey | 6.70[27] | October 14, 2010 | 504 |
85 | 5 | "Reaganing" | Todd Holland | Matt Hubbard | 5.18[40] | October 21, 2010 | 505 |
86 | 6 | "Gentleman's Intermission" | Don Scardino | John Riggi | 5.31[41] | November 4, 2010 | 506 |
87 | 7 | "Brooklyn Without Limits" | Michael Engler | Ron Weiner | 5.09[42] | November 11, 2010 | 507 |
88 | 8 | "College" | Don Scardino | Josh Siegal & Dylan Morgan | 5.11[43] | November 18, 2010 | 508 |
89 | 9 | "Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish" | Ken Whittingham | Kay Cannon | 5.03[44] | December 2, 2010 | 509 |
90 | 10 | "Christmas Attack Zone" | John Riggi | Tracey Wigfield | 4.76[45] | December 9, 2010 | 510 |
91 | 11 | "Mrs. Donaghy" | Tricia Brock | Jack Burditt | 5.34[46] | January 20, 2011 | 511 |
92 | 12 | "Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning" | Beth McCarthy-Miller | Robert Carlock | 4.92[30] | January 27, 2011 | 512 |
93 | 13 | "¡Qué Sorpresa!" | John Riggi | Matt Hubbard | 4.78[47] | February 3, 2011 | 513 |
94 | 14 | "Double-Edged Sword" | Don Scardino | Kay Cannon & Tom Ceraulo | 4.59[48] | February 10, 2011 | 514 |
95 | 15 | "It's Never Too Late for Now" | John Riggi | Vali Chandrasekaran | 4.07[49] | February 17, 2011 | 515 |
96 | 16 | "TGS Hates Women" | Beth McCarthy-Miller | Ron Weiner | 4.50[50] | February 24, 2011 | 516 |
97 | 17 | "Queen of Jordan" | Ken Whittingham | Tracey Wigfield | 4.19[51] | March 17, 2011 | 517 |
98 | 18 | "Plan B" | Jeff Richmond | Josh Siegal & Dylan Morgan | 4.36[52] | March 24, 2011 | 518 |
99 | 19 | "I Heart Connecticut" | Stephen Lee Davis | Vali Chandrasekaran & Jon Haller | 4.45[53] | April 14, 2011 | 519 |
100–101 | 20–21 | "100" | Don Scardino | Jack Burditt, Robert Carlock & Tina Fey | 4.60[54] | April 21, 2011 | 520/521 |
102 | 22 | "Everything Sunny All the Time Always" | John Riggi | Kay Cannon & Matt Hubbard | 3.95[31] | April 28, 2011 | 522 |
103 | 23 | "Respawn" | Don Scardino | Hannibal Buress & Ron Weiner | 4.20[33] | May 5, 2011 | 523 |
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