Secrets and Lies

Season 2, Episode 8, Aired
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C.C. and Jack face a block in their relationship when C.C. wants to go public about the affair, but Jack is hesitant. Meanwhile, Liz struggles to keep both Tracy and Jenna happy when the two find it hard to share the spotlight, and Frank starts a feud by making fun of Toofer's Harvard education.moreless
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  • Liz has to deal with the fragile egos of two of her stars while using tape to repair her bra,meanwhile Jack comes clean about his relationship with C.C which encourges several of his peers to come out with their own confessions!moreless

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    By swanstoon, Aug 05, 2008 Report Abuse
    While i've always enjoyed this show and admired it's clever dialogue 'Secrets and Lies' had me laughing out loud on several occasions,especially during the final scene.

    When Jack confesses at his executive lunch his relationship with Democratic Congressperson C.C this triggers a whole bunch of similar confessions from his peers.

    'My children attend public schools'

    'I'm gay'

    'I'm black' (this from an African American man!!)

    and finally,and this closes the episode.......

    'I murdered my wife'

    C.C also confesses to voting for Ronald Reagan in 1984.

    My fave quote and the one that had me laughing uncontrollably.......'she'll tax us to death and make it legal for a man to marry his own dog.' Delivered completely dead pan by Alec Baldwin.

    In short,a wonderful episode that may convince the Seven Network here in Australia to screen '30 Rock' earlier than 11.30 p.m!!moreless

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  • Felt like i already wrote this.

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    By Water78, Dec 31, 2007 Report Abuse
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    Secret and Lies,
    So this is my second time writing this. Strangley it didnt come out o well. So in this episode CC wonts to come out with the relationship between her and Jack. Jack doesnt wont to do it because he is afraid that it might damage his work. In the end he does it infront of his peirs. With funny results...OTHER...Jenna gets mad with Liz for all the attention that Liz gives more attention to Tracy.So she decideds to act like Tracy. Which in the end Liz confronts her and problem solved...OTHER...Another part in the show is a fight between to coworkers which wasnt funny.moreless

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  • Jack and CC are fightin whether or not to go public. The writers are on a "feud" and liz is trying to get jenna and tracy to work and stay happy.moreless

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    By kidkiffin, Dec 15, 2007 Report Abuse
    This show is becoming my new "Scrubs" out of nowhere jokes that crack me up while having me say "WHAAA"

    bros before hoes policy, jack can't let the world know about CC and him, but he eventually does the right thing.

    Liz needs to get herself together, too much stuff bad stuff goin on for her. a bra held with tape? really. hilariously sad. she does too much for those people, we haven't seen her happy for more than half an episode ever. it's just sad, she like the coyote that u want to catch the road runner and be happy for once. Favorite Quote

    Liz: "we have to make up an emmy, Okay, find that basketball trophy from props and add wings to it."moreless

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  • How to wrangle Divas & carry on a forbidden romance!

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    By wormhole74656, Dec 08, 2007 Report Abuse
    This was such a funny episode (as always).

    The storyline involving Jenna & Tracy being needy diva-actors was hilarious. Jenna's random gay entourage, and Tracy's fake award acceptance speech was enough to make a good episode right there. Liz' demeanor during the fake award show was priceless.

    Jack's forbidden love affair came to a climax as he "came out" to his colleagues. I think that scene was so brilliant. It satirized society and showed us no matter where we are "affiliated", no two people are alike and no two people have the same thoughts about the world. So everyone got acceptance for breaking down their particular stereotypes!

    Liz taping her bra, also classic. And I really admire the closing scene where all the writers were picking on Josh. Beyond that, you could sense genuine joy and camraderie in that room, as must be true of most TV writer's rooms. Overall, an excellent episode---cajun style!moreless

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    • Frank's hats say "Atlantis Lifeguard", "Harvard", "Kayfabe" and "Komurshil". Edit

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    • The German episode title is "Lügen und Geheimnisse", an exact translation, though the words are reversed. The French title is "Amours cachés", meaning "Secret Loves". The Italian title is "Segreti e bugie", and the Spanish title is "Secretos y mentiras", both exact translations. Edit
    • Though credited, Katrina Bowden does not appear in this episode. Edit
    • International Airdates: Latin America: January 15, 2008 on CANAL SONY; Czech Republic: April 5, 2010 on Prima COOL Edit

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    • Tracy: Don't want to disappoint my Japanese public, especially Godzilla. I'm just kidding. I know he doesn't care what humans do. Edit
    • Tracy: I spent two days making that movie from my home, and what did I get? A million dollars, a yellow Bentley, and nothing. Edit
    • C.C.: I should never have listened to a woman who tapes her bra together. Jack: Lemon! Edit

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