S5 · E4
Live Show
What Happened Last Episode
• Jack testified before Congress about NBC's merger with KableTown.
• Congresswoman Regina Bookman demanded more diversity in NBC's programming.
• Jack enlisted Tracy to develop new show ideas.
• Liz clashed with her writing staff over their constant criticism.
• Jenna helped Kenneth reapply to the competitive NBC Page Program.
Key Characters
Liz Lemon
Turned 40, furious that everyone forgot her birthday during show night.
Jack Donaghy
Gave up drinking while Avery is pregnant and struggles with sobriety.
Tracy Jordan
Deliberately breaks character and corpses throughout the live show taping.
Jenna Maroney
Coaches Kenneth through the competitive Page Program reapplication process.
Kenneth Parcell
Reapplies to the NBC Page Program with Jenna's help.
Pete Hornberger
Dealing with a difficult editor threatening his work on TGS.
Frank Rossitano
Back in the TGS writers' room for the new season.
James 'Toofer' Spurlock
Resumes work as a TGS writer for the new season.
Cerie
Returns as Liz's assistant at TGS for the new season.
Jonathan
Continues serving as Jack Donaghy's devoted personal assistant at NBC.