S5 · E9
Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish
What Happened Last Episode
• Jack tried to sabotage GE's newest microwave over insecurity.
• Liz joined the crew lottery against Jenna and Tracy's warnings.
• The TGS writers discovered Jack voices an online dictionary's pronunciations.
• Jack struggled with feeling unnecessary to GE's microwave division success.
Key Characters
Liz Lemon
Uses Kenneth as a makeshift therapist to work through relationship anxieties about Carol.
Jack Donaghy
Gets entangled in Tracy's son's Times Square theme restaurant investment scheme.
Tracy Jordan
Discovers his NBC obituary reel reveals no meaningful life accomplishments.
Jenna Maroney
Celebrates her six-month anniversary with boyfriend Paul.
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.