Episode
30 Rock: Cutbacks
Overview
Despite the 50th episode of TGS airing, everyone is preoccupied with news of budget cuts. Jack has to dole out cutbacks while Kenneth has to take on extra duties. Meanwhile, Liz tries to save her staff and crew and Jenna and Tracy try to uncover Kenneth's secret.
Details
- Series
- 30 Rock
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2009-04-09
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Cutbacks is Episode 17 in Season 3 of 30 Rock. It aired on 2009-04-09. The runtime is 21 min.
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