
S3 · E1
Do-Over
What Happened Last Episode
• Jack fights to reclaim his position at GE after being ousted by Devin, only to be blindsided when Don Geiss awakens from his coma and names someone else as his preferred CEO successor — a setback that fuels Jack's corporate scheming all season long.
• Liz's quest to adopt a child remains a driving force, from trying to impress her adoption agent to befriending a pregnant teenager at a donut shop, all while her chaotic personal and professional life keeps working against her.
• Liz enters a relationship with her handsome neighbor Drew, but gradually discovers he lives in a "bubble" where his good looks shield him from reality — meanwhile, Jack falls for Elisa, his mother's nurse, navigating church visits, grandmother disapproval, and a shocking secret she confides to Liz before Jack shops for an engagement ring.
• Jenna lands the role of Janis Joplin in a bio-film, diving into method acting with Frank's help and eventually leveraging her celebrity for promotional buzz — though the project leads to complications and a suspension-related subplot for Liz.
• Tracy deals with family revelations throughout the season, from fearing his kids are plotting against him to discovering an illegitimate son whose intentions Liz and Pete question, all while his contract renewal becomes a major negotiation point for Jack.
• Kenneth remains the heart of 30 Rock, enduring new page uniforms, taking on extra duties during budget cuts, and rallying the gang — including a memorable surprise involving the cast of Night Court — while his earnest nature continues to clash with the cynicism around him.
• The season culminates with Jack discovering and beginning to bond with his biological father, whose failing health leads to a desperate search for a kidney donor, while Liz ironically gains public attention as a relationship expert despite her long track record of romantic disasters.
Key Characters

Liz Lemon
Pursuing adoption while scrambling to impress a visiting adoption agent at TGS.

Jack Donaghy
Returns to 30 Rock determined to reclaim his position from rival Devin Banks.

Tracy Jordan
Gets into a disruptive fight with Jenna during Liz's adoption agent visit.

Jenna Maroney
Clashes with Tracy, escalating chaos on set during the worst possible time.

Kenneth Parcell
Loyal NBC page still managing the daily chaos at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Pete Hornberger
Produces TGS while helping Liz hold the set together for the adoption visit.

Frank Rossitano
Writers' room regular asked to act normal during the adoption agent's visit.

James 'Toofer' Spurlock
TGS writer attempting to keep composure while the set descends into chaos.

Cerie
Works as Liz's assistant at TGS heading into the new season.

Jonathan
Serves as Jack's devoted assistant amid Jack's fight to regain his position.