30 Rock

TV show · 2006

A satirical NBC workplace comedy set behind the scenes of a fictional sketch show, running seven seasons (2006-2013); this report covers the full series. Content is consistently adult in register, built on sexual innuendo, mild language, alcohol use, and recurring racial humor, with four episodes withdrawn from circulation by the creators due to blackface depictions.

Explicit sexual contentGraphic violence & goreAbuse & manipulationSubstance abuseRacial & cultural stereotypes

Episodes to know about

Racial & cultural stereotypesS3E2Strong

"Believe in the Stars" - Jenna appears in blackface while swapping identities with Tracy to experience life as a Black man. This episode has been removed from most streaming platforms and syndication at the creators' request.

Racial & cultural stereotypesS5E10Strong

"Christmas Attack Zone" - Jenna appears in blackface while dressed as a Black public figure at a costume party. Removed from streaming and syndication at the creators' request.

Racial & cultural stereotypesS5E22Strong

East Coast version of the live season 5 episode - withdrawn from circulation; also contains a reference to the birther conspiracy theory.

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