30 Rock Monologues & Audition Scenes

Tracy confronts Jenna about why she doesn't like him, leading to a bizarre conflict-resolution exercise. They attempt to imagine a hypothetical post-apocalyptic world where they are the last two humans alive, only to realize their fundamental lifestyle differences are irreconcilable.

Jack asks Liz for a witty opening quip for a high-stakes dinner, leading to a clash between her sarcasm and his bizarre late-night ideas.

Hazel seeks career advice from Liz, leading to a misguided conversation about feminism, ambition, and the plot of Karate Kid 4.

Liz and Jack discuss their failed attempts to mentor Hazel, only for Hazel to arrive and hilariously misinterpret their tactics as a success.

Jack confronts his mother-in-law Diana about her refusal to acknowledge the reality of Avery's kidnapping in North Korea.

Jack and Diana exchange intense, bizarre compliments after a confrontation, struggling to suppress a sudden and inappropriate mutual attraction.

Liz Lemon desperately tries to maintain her street cred with her crew by bragging about a fictional or exaggerated tropical romance.

Jack attempts to give Liz a restricted vaccine while discussing his relationship struggles, leading to a clash over Liz's egalitarian ethics.

Jenna uses her sociopathic behavior to prove to Jack that she is the only person ruthless enough to play his kidnapped wife in a TV movie.

Jack and Liz bond over their mutual romantic failures as Jack encourages Liz to take a chance on an exotic trip despite her embarrassment.

Liz attempts to apologize for a fight she thought ended her relationship, only to find Criss has already moved on and built her a handmade table.

Liz confronts her lazy boyfriend Dennis about his hygiene and delusions of grandeur before attempting to set a time for a serious conversation.