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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Arthur's Crises
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E16

    Larry fears that Artie's intimate relationship with a CBS network executive spells the end of their relationship. Darlene longs to sing with Clint Black.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Larry Loses a Friend
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E11

    Jon Lovitz makes a strong play for a reluctant Darlene.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Hankerciser 200
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E6

    Francine is injured using an exercise device being endorsed by Hank who's afraid she'll write about it.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - The Performance Artist
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E14

    In an effort to freshen up the guest list, Larry agrees to have a controversial performance on, then chickens out when he sees the guy's routine.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Larry's Sitcom
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E12

    Larry accepts a script from Chris Elliott for a new sitcom to be produced under Larry's deal with the network, then gives it to Phil for some ""fine tuning."" Hank honors his oldest fan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Larry's on Vacation
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E17

    Larry takes a vacation to recover from plastic surgery leaving Sandra Bernhard to fill in as the show host. But her manager sends shock waves through the office with her pushy ways.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - The New Writer
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E5

    Hank suffers paranoid agonies when he fears that Kevin Nealon is hanging around trying to get his job. Phil has trouble adjusting to the woman Larry has hired as a new writer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - The Matchmaker
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E6

    Paula's new assistant, Marylou, manages to upset everyone, even the affable Tim Conway, with her ineffective pre-interview techniques and celebrity research. Hank's effort to cheer up a despondent Brian with a night on the town at several gay bars earns him a prominent mention in Army Archerd's column.

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    Writer:John Riggi

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Pat Gets an Offer to Host "Tic Tac Toe"
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E8

    Cary starts dating an A-list actor who “doesn’t comment on his sexuality,” while Brooke struggles to uphold the contractual obligations of her own celebrity tryst.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Alexis Goodlooking and the Case of the Missing Whisky
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S6:E10

    In order to hide his relationship with Lynn, Frank convinces his mother that he is dating Liz. Tracy and Jenna team up to try to solve the case of Pete's missing whisky. Meanwhile, Jack teaches Kenneth how to take down his first business nemesis.

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    Writer:John Riggi

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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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Succession
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    S2:E13

    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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    Writer:John Riggi

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  13. 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Gavin Volure
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    S3:E4

    Jack and Liz make a visit to a colorful businessman named Gavin Volure, who has a confidential business proposal...and has fallen in love with Liz. Meanwhile, Tracy is afraid that his kids may have figured out an evil plot against him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - The Natural Order
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S3:E20

    When Liz reprimands Tracy in front of the TGS staff, Tracy asks Liz to stop giving him preferential treatment. Liz agrees, but Tracy thinks that Liz should give up some of her privileges also. Jack remembers some unpleasant memories of his father after his mother, Colleen, visits. Jenna adopts a pet gibbon.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Hank's New Assistant
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E2

    When Darlene quits while on vacation, Hank hires the temp who was filling in for her. Larry's reluctant to tell Dana Carvey he doesn't like Carvey's Larry Sanders impersonation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Gentleman's Intermission
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S5:E6

    Avery Jessup becomes suspicious of the relationship her fiancé Jack Donaghy has with his employee and friend Liz Lemon, so she orders Jack to set boundaries in their friendship. This proves a problem for Liz when her father, Dick Lemon arrives in town on a break from his marriage. Meanwhile, actor Tracy Jordan is upset when he discovers that his pre-recorded NBC obituary shows him to have done nothing worthwhile in his life, whilst Jenna Maroney learns of the video obituaries, she decides to make a video of her own.

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    Writer:John Riggi

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Head and the Hair
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    S1:E11

    Liz and Jenna work on their dating game when they're beguiled by two very different MSNBC staffers: a brainy geek and a brawny hunk, but cerebral Liz finds it strange that she's more interested in the attractive one. Meanwhile, Kenneth and Jack switch roles.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Cougars
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S2:E7

    As part of his community service, Tracy must coach a little league team. All goes well until Jack takes interest in the team and turmoil starts from there. Meanwhile, Liz is asked out on a date by Jamie, the new coffee boy, who thinks Liz is actually younger than she truly is.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Jack the Writer
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    S1:E4

    Liz struggles to keep Jack out of the writers' room and Kenneth soon learns that working for Tracy may be more than he expected.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Blind Date
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    S1:E3

    Jack sets Liz up on a blind date with his friend, Thomas. While Liz is busy preparing for the date, Jack infiltrates the writers' weekly poker game.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Stone Mountain
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    S4:E3

    Jack and Liz search for new talent as they travel to Kenneth's hometown. Jenna makes an attempt to become friends with the writers. Tracy fears he may die next after a pair of celebrities pass away.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Larry's New Love
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E13

    Larry's relationship with his new girlfriend is threatened when she takes on the ""mermaid"" role in a show skit, and wants to use it as a springboard for her career.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Trento
    5.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E7

    Kate gives Danny the cold shoulder on a visit to the Italian Alps. Anne's resemblance to a Christmas witch leaves her questioning her life choices.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Riggi

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Ultimate Frisbee
    4.3/10(20 votes)

    S1:E6

    Jack and Kate try to rekindle the romance of their college years, with mixed results. Nick comes face-to-face with Lila's anger about the divorce.

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    Writer:John Riggi

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John Riggi Ratings Summary

"Arthur's Crises" is the best rated episode written by John Riggi. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/5/1994 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Larry Loses a Friend".