The Break-Up

Season 1, Episode 8, Aired
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When Liz finally dumps her boyfriend Dennis, she prowls the singles scene under Jenna's tutelage. Love also stinks for Jack, as he discovers dating a Bush administration official has its downside. And Tracy and Toofer clash, which lands both in sensitivity training.
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  • Good.

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    By efc91, Jul 30, 2009 Report Abuse
    When Liz finally dumps her boyfriend Dennis, she prowls the singles scene under Jenna's tutelage. Love also stinks for Jack, as he discovers dating a Bush administration official has its downside. And Tracy and Toofer clash, which lands both in sensitivity training.
    The Toofer and Tracy scenes in this episode where by far the highlight of this 20 minutes of footage. I like the way they finally agree to make a skit but it didnt get made. Tracy's other skit at the end was good. Nothing much happened in this one but it was a good episode. 9 out of 10.moreless

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  • Hilarious!

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    By cherrytree34, Apr 09, 2008 Report Abuse
    This is my favorite episode ever! There are so many hysterical moments. The love letter from Dennis is hilarious, and even better is seeing him on Dateline. Plus, we get to see Liz on the dating scene, and that is just priceless. I like this show most of the time, although I get annoyed with all the sex-related jokes,(I mean, come on, they require no creativity at all), but this episode had me laughing out loud over and over again. In fact, it is the only reason I started watching this show. It happened to be the first episode I saw, so I gave it a chance, and now I love it! If you only watch one episode of this show, this should be the one.moreless

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  • An average episode.

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    By Water78, Jan 07, 2007 Report Abuse
    30 Rock,
    In this episode liz breaks up with Dennis. Mostley because what he has dont to her apartmant. So she gets taken out. Just making this worse. In the end though{sort of though} Liz invits him to come back to her apartmant for some food. Just to find out that Dennis stunck into somebody house on datleine. Problems occur on the set,

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  • You go Tina!

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    By GeorgeJobson, Dec 18, 2006 Report Abuse
    Tina has had it and dumps her dumb boyfriend. the only highlight of the epsiode. Someone on the set utter the N word. A reference to an incident Michael Richards hurlo racial stuff at hecklers. I don't know if that epsiode was made before or after Richard's rant. I really don't know about that. I saw Tina hanhing out a the bar looking for Mr. Right. If you see tina, you know that she's a hot actress. I keep telling you this from week to week. Tracy Morgan, alec Baldwin are all come in second, but tina Fey is the reason why I watching the show.moreless

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  • Exciting, why?

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    By diovoib, Dec 16, 2006 Report Abuse
    Exciting only because this episode exploited character as much as it did typical humour.

    This was the first time I got a sense of the lead as a person, the first time I saw a B plot that managed to hold it's own and at some points surpass the A plot.

    Hearty structure, situational humour, many varied threads and that satisfied feeling after watching.

    Before now I was uncertain about Tiny Fey's skill as a writer but this episode gives a glimpse of both her comedic and dramatic potential.

    Solid performances, spritly editing, meaningful direction and an absorbing story.

    See me smile.

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  • Trivia

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    • The trucker hats Frank wears in this episode read "Over Easy," "E.S.P. Tutor," and "Kung Fu Beech." Edit
    • Liz Lemon's Pros/Cons List: PROS: -basically nice -takes good care of his feet -makes good chili -remembers my birthday -rarely wants to do it -is funny when he goofs on his friends -doesn't care about money -loyal -too lazy to cheat -would increase likelihood of blue-eyed kid -loves The Simpsons -has good hair -has already seen me throw up two times -fixed tv -Jack likes Dennis CONS: -not super smart -listens to Winger -dental hygiene -wears acid wash denim -always wants food rubs -not much money -Catholic -doesn't like his mother -I don't like his mother -his mother doesn't like me -loves Family Guy -reads the Post -insists on spending holidays with his mother -has already seen me throw up -attempted threeway -racist -wears Italian horn even though Irish -Jack likes Dennis (also, Liz presumably puts Dennis' appearance on "To Catch A Predator" in the Cons column) Edit
    • The day this episode aired Alec Baldwin was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, which he won. Edit

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    • The German episode title is "Die Trennung", the French title is "La rupture", and the Spanish title is "La ruptura", all exact translations. The Italian title is "Pro e contro", meaning "Pros and Cons". Edit
    • Though credited, Scott Adsit and Jack McBrayer do not appear in this episode. Edit
    • Scott Ellis was nominated for an Outstanding Direction for a Comedy Series Emmy due to his work in this episode. Edit

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    • Dennis: I just wanted to drop off your Christmas present. I'd already bought it for you, so... It's a fancy briefcase, you know, because you're classy and important. Like a dude. Edit
    • Random Guy: (flirting) Hey, is this seat taken? Liz: (irritated) Ugh! Really, dude? I have to move my coat?! There are, like, four empty seats over there. Can't you just be cool?! (he sulks away) Jenna: That guy wanted to buy you a drink. Liz: Really? I already have a drink. Do you think he'd buy me mozzarella sticks? Edit
    • (Jenna spies some guys in suits at the bar) Jenna: They're cute. Do you think they're Wall Street guys? Liz: Yeah, I think they're from the firm of 'Date Rape, Cokington, Cheeseball, & Jag'. Edit

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