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When It Rains, It Pours
S5 · E2

When It Rains, It Pours

What Happened Last Episode

• Jack meddled in Liz's new relationship with pilot Carol. • Liz tried to keep Jack from sabotaging her romance. • Jack tested Carol to see if he was worthy of Liz. • Tracy dealt with returning to TGS after his absence.

Key Characters

Liz Lemon
Liz Lemon
Uses newfound confidence to resolve Pete's conflict with a difficult editor.
Jack Donaghy
Jack Donaghy
Obsessed with cheating death after confronting his own mortality.
Tracy Jordan
Tracy Jordan
Vows to be present for the birth of his wife's baby.
Pete Hornberger
Pete Hornberger
Dealing with a difficult editor threatening his work on TGS.
Jenna Maroney
Jenna Maroney
Back at TGS, eager for attention and spotlight in the new season.
Kenneth Parcell
Kenneth Parcell
Serving as NBC's ever-loyal page as the new season begins.
Frank Rossitano
Frank Rossitano
Back in the TGS writers' room for the new season.
James 'Toofer' Spurlock
James 'Toofer' Spurlock
Resumes work as a TGS writer for the new season.
Cerie
Cerie
Returns as Liz's assistant at TGS for the new season.
Jonathan
Jonathan
Continues serving as Jack Donaghy's devoted personal assistant at NBC.