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The Best Episodes Directed By Don Scardino

Every TV Episode Directed by Don Scardino Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Twist
    9.1/10(176 votes)

    S1:E5

    Mabel slips away on a solo mission tracking the victim's final days. Suspicious, Charles & Oliver follow her.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - To Protect and Serve
    9.0/10(220 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mabel brings her new friends (and an old one) to her childhood home to meet her mother. Meanwhile, Detective Williams starts to have her own doubts about the case as she prepares for motherhood.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Rise
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S4:E20

    Max discovers the extent to which Dr. Fuentes' cuts are severely damaging New Amsterdam and decides it's now or never. Iggy takes an unconventional approach to reach a young patient in need. Reynolds and Wilder perform a risky, life-saving surgery on unborn twins.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Right Place
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S5:E12

    Max and Wilder face a dilemma over approvals for a revolutionary cancer drug as Max learns a secret about his own bout with cancer. Reynolds goes the extra mile to correct a dire medical situation. Iggy tries desperately to help a woman in need, but finds the system is working against him.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - I Do Do
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S4:E22

    Liz questions fate when she meets the man of her dreams, while Jack's love triangle between high school love, Nancy Donovan, and CNBC anchor, Avery Jessup, comes to a head. Meanwhile, Jenna's boyfriend is confronted with a similar dilemma when his desire for another woman threatens to ruin their relationship, and Kenneth, with the help of Tracy, tries to avoid a promotion that would land him in LA.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - 100 (2)
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    S5:E21

    With their show targeted for cancellation, the "TGS" crew desperately scramble to mount a top-notch production for their 100th episode. Meanwhile, Jack reconsiders a vital decision in his life, and Jenna mulls over motherhood.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - 100 (1)
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S5:E20

    Chaos builds when bigwig Hank Hooper marks "TGS" for cancellation, yet Jack persuades him to let the staffers stage the show's 100th episode.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Hard Ball
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    S1:E15

    Jack sees an opportunity for budget cuts when Josh's contract is up, forcing Liz to go out of her way to motivate Josh into staying with TGS and not moving on to a rival show. Meanwhile, Kenneth earns a coveted spot in Tracy's entourage and Jenna gets in trouble over a misquote in Maxim.

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Believe in the Stars
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    S3:E2

    Liz heads to Chicago to get out of jury duty and on her flight back to New York she is assigned a seat next to Oprah. Liz seizes the opportunity to ask Oprah for advice with some of the problems she's been having. Back in New York, the feud continues between Tracy and Jenna, and Jack's morals are tested by Kenneth after an Olympics snafu.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Double-Edged Sword
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S5:E14

    Jack and a very pregnant Avery take a romantic break in Canada. When Avery goes into labor, the power couple desperately scramble to not give birth to a Canadian. Meanwhile, Liz's getaway with Carol gets grounded, literally, when their plane collects dust on the tarmac. And Tracy is an EGOT winner, but with that comes overwhelming demands.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Black Tie
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    S1:E12

    Liz wonders if she's actually on a date with Jack as she accompanies him to a birthday celebration for a foreign prince. While at the ball, Liz sees a different side to Jack as he unexpectedly runs in to his ex-wife. Back at 30 Rock, Tracy tempts Pete with a booze- and babe-filled party in the office, while Kenneth tries to keep Pete on the straight and narrow.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Kidney Now!
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    S3:E22

    Jack's biological father's health hangs in the balance as the pair start to build a relationship. Liz draws some attention as a relationship expert, despite her own many failed relationships, after an appearance on a talk show. Tracy is invited to speak at his old high school and Kenneth helps him overcome some embarrassing memories from those years.

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 23 - Respawn
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S5:E23

    The "TGS" crew anticipate their summer vacation. Liz lands in the Hamptons for some rest and relaxation, but she gets the summertime blues when Tracy moves in next door. Elsewhere, a lonely Jack latches onto Kenneth for company; and Jenna's new job impacts her relationship with Paul.

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Seinfeldvision
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    S2:E1

    As the cast and crew of TGS with Tracy Jordan returns for a new season, Liz is excited to see Jack again. However, her excitement quickly fades as Jack insists that Liz is still not over Floyd. Meanwhile, Jerry Seinfeld shows up at Jack's office in an upset mood after Jack announces his newest plan. Finally, Kenneth becomes Tracy's office wife when Tracy separates from his wife and Jenna returns to set a whole lot heavier now that she has been involved in Mystic Pizza: The Musical!.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Do-Over
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    S3:E1

    Worried that Liz's hectic lifestyle may be too much to adopt a child, Bev, the adoption agent, visits the set. Panicked, Liz tells everyone to act normal, but chaos soon ensues as a fight arises between Jenna and Tracy. Meanwhile, Jack returns to 30 Rock and vows to do whatever it takes to get his position back from Devin.

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Mamma Mia
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S3:E21

    Liz and Tracy encourage Jack to search for his real father. Tracy meets his new found illegitimate son, but Liz and Pete question the son's intentions. Jenna takes the credit for one of Liz's ideas.

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Big Picture
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S2:E2

    Max invokes a hospital-wide census in effort to get to know the staff of New Amsterdam on a deeper level. Reynolds takes a leap of faith that lands him in hot water, and Dr. Castro extends her treatment plan to more patients in the hospital.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - The Source Awards
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    S1:E16

    Jack forces Tracy to attend the Source Awards and Kenneth has words with a rap artist. Meanwhile, Liz goes to great lengths to prove to her African-American date that she's not racist.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Corporate Crush
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    S1:E19

    The tables have turned inside 30 Rock: Liz is actually happy in her new relationship with Floyd while Jack finds his job may be in jeopardy after his televised fireworks fiasco prompts top GE man Don Geiss to warn he's got his eye on Jack's performance. Tracy vies for Geiss' attention, hoping to turn his feature film idea for Jefferson into a reality.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Hiatus
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    S1:E21

    As TGS' summer hiatus approaches, Liz deals with the difficulties of her long-distance relationship with Floyd while she enlists Kenneth's help in locating on-the-lam Tracy. Meanwhile, Jack's impending marriage to Phoebe brings his mother, Colleen Donaghy to town.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Christmas Special
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    S3:E6

    As Christmas nears, Liz's parents ditch her for a couples-only retreat, leaving her all alone for the holiday. Because of this, Liz decides to work for a charity program, "Letters to Santa." Meanwhile, Jack takes his frustration out on the staff after his dream holiday is ruined.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Jackie Jormp-Jomp
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S3:E18

    During her short-term suspension, Liz is lost without TGS and the stress that comes with her job. Jack works with Jenna so she can use her celebrity status to generate some promotional buzz for her Janis Joplin bio-film.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S4:E17

    Liz Lemon starts making an effort to date by attending singles events with Jenna Maroney, and Jack Donaghy feels forced to choose between childhood love, Nancy Donovan and news anchor Avery Jessup. Meanwhile, a racist comment sparks an office-wide debate on affirmative action and leaves Toofer with a big decision to make regarding his future at TGS.

    Director:Don Scardino
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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Ludachristmas
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S2:E9

    Jack gets attached to Liz's nurturing parents because they provide the love and support he never got from his mom. The staffers get ready for their raunchy holiday party, but Kenneth changes their plans at the last minute.

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Cooter
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    S2:E15

    In the second season finale, Jack moves on to a new job involving politics in Washington, but the position is not quite what he anticipated. Meanwhile, Liz suffers a pregnancy scare, Kenneth confronts rival page Donny when applying for a summer job, and Tracy works on his latest invention.

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Don Scardino Ratings Summary

"Twist" is the best rated episode directed by Don Scardino. It scored 9.1/10 from 176 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on September 14, 2021. It is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "To Protect and Serve".