The fifth season of 30 Rock, an American television comedy series on the NBC network in the United States, began airing on September 23, 2010. NBC announced on March 5, 2010 that 30 Rock would be returning for a fifth season in the 2010–2011 television season. Beginning with episode 11, 30 Rock was moved to the 10:00 PM timeslot, but, as a consolation, was renewed earlier than the other NBC sitcoms. During this time, Tracy Morgan underwent an emergency operation, causing his character to be written out for several episodes.
On July 31, 2010, NBC announced that an episode of 30 Rock’s fifth season would be filmed and broadcast live, twice, on the evening of October 14, 2010. The two separate recordings resulted in a live telecast of the episode to American viewers in both the West and East Coast. The episode was a ratings success and was met with very positive reviews. The season also featured the show’s 100th episode, which aired as a one-hour episode.
- 5 - 1The Fabian Strategy Dec. 07, 2011
- 5 - 2When It Rains, It Pours Dec. 14, 2011
- 5 - 3Let Dec. 21, 2011
- 5 - 4Live Show Jan. 18, 2012
- 5 - 5Reaganing Jan. 04, 2012
- 5 - 6Gentleman Jan. 11, 2012
- 5 - 7Brooklyn Without Limits Jan. 25, 2012
- 5 - 8College Feb. 01, 2012
- 5 - 9Chain Reaction Of Mental Anguish Feb. 08, 2012
- 5 - 10Christmas Attack Zone Feb. 15, 2012
- 5 - 11Mrs. Donaghy Feb. 22, 2012
- 5 - 12Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning Feb. 29, 2012
- 5 - 13¡Qué Sorpresa! Mar. 07, 2012
- 5 - 14Double-Edged Sword Dec. 28, 2011
- 5 - 15It Mar. 21, 2012
- 5 - 16TGS Hates Women Mar. 28, 2012
- 5 - 17Queen of Jordan Apr. 04, 2012
- 5 - 18Plan B Apr. 11, 2012
- 5 - 19I Heart Connecticut Apr. 11, 2012
- 5 - 20100 (1) Apr. 18, 2012
- 5 - 21100 (2) Apr. 18, 2012
- 5 - 22Everything Sunny All the Time Always May. 02, 2012
- 5 - 23Respawn May. 02, 2012