30 Rock

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 11, 2006
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 270 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 232 out of 270
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 270
  3. Negative: 20 out of 270
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  1. JackH.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    Absolutely ace! Tina Fey has done the impossible, she has made me like Alec Baldwin. My only complaint with this show is all the Soyjoy references, I didn't actually realise it was a real brand.
  2. mixalot
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    the debut episode at least is incredibly funny.
  3. alexl
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    saw first episode on an nbc.com page and laughed out loud which is more than anything besides the office does for me
  4. PeterF.
    May 20, 2008
    10
    The funniest show on television, bar none.
  5. JamesN.
    Jun 5, 2008
    10
    The best thing since sliced Sabor De Soledad. In all seriousness; this is the greatest show since Arrested Development.
  6. NateB.
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    A show about a comedy show that is actually funny. Maybe Sorkin should get off his soapbox for a minute and see how it's done. Extremely funny.
  7. [Anonymous]
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    Fast paced, well written, hilarious show!!! The best new comedy of the season.
  8. John
    Oct 20, 2006
    10
    Hilarious! I love this show and hope the real Alec Baldwins behind the scenes get it and keep their egos outta the way....
  9. MattF.
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    I don't entirely know what's going through the heads of most TV reviews that they don't understand both the over-the-top genius of Tracy Morgan or his equally wonderful counterpoint, Tina Fey. This is what Saturday Night Live has wanted to be for the past six or so years, seemingly so organic yet tied to a thread of pure comedic, absurd, wonderful genius. I don't even I don't entirely know what's going through the heads of most TV reviews that they don't understand both the over-the-top genius of Tracy Morgan or his equally wonderful counterpoint, Tina Fey. This is what Saturday Night Live has wanted to be for the past six or so years, seemingly so organic yet tied to a thread of pure comedic, absurd, wonderful genius. I don't even watch television but for this show.… Expand
  10. alexp
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    tracy morgan is genius in this.
  11. waiterboy
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    hilarity x 10. rock on.
  12. JHar
    Jan 21, 2007
    10
    In the tradition of The Larry Sanders Show, Entourage, Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm and the short-lived Sons & Daughters, 30 Rock makes the short-list of TV's best comedies of the past decade.
  13. PamelaW.
    Jan 26, 2007
    10
    Anyone, and I mean anyone who gives this show ANYTHING below a 9 is clueless, has no sense of humor, is jealous for their own reasons, and needs to get life! 30 ROCK ROCKS! All you haters need to get a clue. :)
  14. ShawnB
    Mar 3, 2007
    10
    If you don't think Tracy Morgan is a comic genius then you need to seriously re-evaluate your sense of humor. And your life.
  15. billv
    Mar 8, 2007
    10
    the best show on television. Hilarious beyond belief!
  16. CameronS
    Apr 7, 2007
    10
    Amazing!
  17. JimmyS.
    Aug 22, 2007
    10
    30 Rock and The Office are the 2 funniest shows on television.
  18. Sanjay
    Sep 24, 2007
    10
    It's kinda unfair that only the pilot is being reviewed. The season didn't reach it's stride until a few episodes later but when it did it really took off. It's Emmy over The Office and Extras speaks volumes since they were also deserving, and in The Office's case, more popular. It is truly the new Arrested Development---too good for it's own good.
  19. Linclink
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    Along with "The Simpsons", "The Office", and "Pushing Daisies", it is one of the few shows I actually watch. As good a program as there is on TV right now!!
  20. JenniferL.
    May 23, 2008
    10
    Best show on television by a mile. Tina Fey is brilliant as both a writer and an actress.
  21. Brian
    Oct 15, 2006
    10
    Are you guys crazy!? This show is amazing!
  22. Jeff
    Oct 17, 2006
    10
    HILARIOUS SHOW! Some reviewers here just don't get it...they're stupid (Jams and E rak). This show is going to be a hit!
  23. MelissaC
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    Best show in a long time. Tina Fey is God.
  24. DanB.
    Dec 16, 2007
    10
    I am knocked out by this show. I almost never watch television but this blew me away. Baldwin is brilliant. Tina Fey is 2x as great for being a great writer *and* being hot with a scar on her face. The whole show is addictive and I've been watching episodes back to back for hours. I cannot stop!
  25. MikeS.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    Tina Fey is absolutely brilliant and this is easily the best sitcom on network TV. In my opinion, it is the best show since Seinfeld!
  26. JeffT
    Feb 13, 2007
    10
    The smartest and funniest writing on TV right now. If NBC holds on to this show long enough most people will realize that they have something as good as Signfeild or Arrested Development. In fact it is sort of a hybrid of each of those shows but also with its own identity. Watch at least 3 episodes before dismissing its genius.
  27. DarwinG.
    May 19, 2007
    10
    Best comedy on television.
  28. JohnL.
    Aug 18, 2007
    10
    Only NBC's "The Office" is this good. A consistently creative and hilarious show, with depth, wit and heart. Simply fantastic !!
  29. VikramM.
    Sep 15, 2007
    10
    When this show came out, I never wanted to give it a chance because it had a sort of rivalry with the recently cancelled Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Now I am a HUGE Aaron Sorkin, I love The West Wing and Sports Night, and I really wanted to like Studio 60, I really really did. But after a while, I wasn't watching Studio 60 for the show, but just for the writing, which until the When this show came out, I never wanted to give it a chance because it had a sort of rivalry with the recently cancelled Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Now I am a HUGE Aaron Sorkin, I love The West Wing and Sports Night, and I really wanted to like Studio 60, I really really did. But after a while, I wasn't watching Studio 60 for the show, but just for the writing, which until the end was great. Then after a while, I started to watch the show on NBC's website, and I must say, it is amazing. Whenever I think of this show, I think of Arrested Development. The same kind of amazing intelligence mixed with zany/slapstick humor. It continually is creative and hilarious, and never fails to amaze. The writing is reaching the level of genius, and the acting is legendary. Once again, I must say 30 Rock is the new Arrested Development. Everybody must see this at least once, everybody.… Expand
  30. ShawnT.
    Mar 26, 2008
    10
    Hilarious and witty... and Tina Fey emerges as a new figure of beauty in the world of blond bimbos.
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Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best TV Season of 2006
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#17 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#3 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    80
    One of the zaniest - and most savvy - workplace comedies in years.
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  2. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    70
    For all the show's cartooniness, its gender-conscious take on the TV business is actually more sophisticated [than Studio 60's].
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  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Dorothy Rabinowitz
    80
    The standard caution is relevant -- debut episodes tend to be highly polished. All the more reason to enjoy the hilarious scenes and fine ensemble cast here.
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