S1 · E16
The Source Awards
What Happened Last Episode
• Jack pushed budget cuts when Josh's contract came up for renewal.
• Liz fought to convince Josh to stay with TGS.
• Josh considered leaving for a rival show.
• Kenneth earned a spot in Tracy's entourage.
• Jenna faced backlash over a misquote in Maxim magazine.
Key Characters
Liz Lemon
Sabotaged her date with Steven by overcompensating to prove she's not racist.
Jack Donaghy
His plan to use Tracy at a charity golf event to impress the chairman backfires.
Tracy Jordan
Attended the Source Awards with Jack, navigating tensions between his worlds.
Kenneth Parcell
Stood up to rapper Ridikolus at the Source Awards, earning unexpected respect.
Jenna Maroney
Faces backlash over a misquoted interview in Maxim magazine.
Pete Hornberger
Resisted Tracy's wild office party temptations with Kenneth's help.
Frank Rossitano
Writer on "The Girlie Show" known for his trucker hats.
James 'Toofer' Spurlock
Attends sensitivity training alongside Tracy after their workplace conflict escalates.
Cerie
Engaged to a wealthy Greek heir.
Jonathan
Jack Donaghy's fiercely loyal personal assistant at NBC.