Episode
30 Rock: Subway Hero
Overview
Dennis becomes a New York City celebrity after jumping in front of a train and saving someone who fell on the tracks. Meanwhile, Jack desperately tries to persuade Tracy to become the celebrity face of the Republican Party.
Details
- Series
- 30 Rock
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2008-04-17
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Subway Hero is Episode 12 in Season 2 of 30 Rock. It aired on 2008-04-17. The runtime is 21 min.
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When Don decides to promote Jack and make him his successor over Devon, Jack decides to give his old job to Liz because she always has his back. However, a turn of events concerning Don's health compromises Jack's promotion. Meanwhile, Tracy thinks that his son is embarrassed of his career because he did not invite him to fathers day at school.
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