Ep 1. Pilot

The show 30 Rock is a comedy television series that premiered in 2006 and aired for seven seasons until 2013. The first episode of the series is called "Pilot" and it introduces us to the main characters of the show and sets up the premise of the series.

The show is created by Tina Fey, who also stars in the series as Liz Lemon, the head writer of a live comedy show called "The Girlie Show". Alec Baldwin stars as Jack Donaghy, a new executive from General Electric who takes over as the head of the network that airs "The Girlie Show".

The episode begins with Liz Lemon running through the streets of New York City to get to work. She stops at a hot dog stand to grab a bite to eat, but accidentally gets mustard all over her shirt. When she arrives at work, she meets with her boss, the show's producer Pete Hornberger, who tells her that the show's star Tracy Jordan has gone missing. The network insists that they hire a new cast member, a comedian named Jenna Maroney, to fill the void left by Tracy.

Meanwhile, Jack Donaghy arrives at the network's headquarters to take over as the new head of programming. He immediately clashes with the network's president, who is resistant to change and wants to keep things the way they have always been. Jack believes that "The Girlie Show" is in need of a new direction and he sees potential in Liz Lemon as a writer. He decides to give her more control over the show.

As Liz and the writers brainstorm ideas for the new season, Jenna arrives for her first day on set. She is difficult to work with and insists that she get to wear a Princess Leia costume in every episode. She also clashes with Tracy's replacement, the talented and unpredictable comedian, Tracy Jordan.

Throughout the episode, we see Liz struggling to balance her personal life with her demanding job. She has a boyfriend named Dennis who is lazy and unreliable, and she also has to take care of her slacker colleague, Frank, who is constantly getting into trouble.

In the end, Liz manages to come up with a new sketch for the show that impresses Jack. He decides to keep her in charge of the show and offers her the opportunity to work on a new project, but Liz is hesitant to take on more responsibility.

Overall, the first episode of 30 Rock sets up the premise of the show with witty and fast-paced humor. It introduces us to a cast of eccentric and flawed characters who are struggling to make it in the cutthroat world of television. With its sharp writing and talented cast, it's no surprise that 30 Rock became a beloved comedy series.