10 best Tracy Jordan moments from 30 Rock

30 Rock is a brilliant sitcom with masterclass comedic writing. At the heart of this show is Tracy Jordan. Tracy Jordan, played by Tracy Morgan, is a character who is unpredictable and brings a level of absurdism that elevates the show from a workplace comedy to a surreal exploration of celebrity life and some of its ridiculousness.

Tracy Jordan is a comedic force of nature. Every moment in 30 Rock with Tracy is filled with humorous moments. His character is a walking embodiment of chaos and a childlike sense of wonder, which adds to his overall charm as a character.

Selecting the 10 best moments is truly difficult, as the character’s entire run is a highlight reel. However, the following moments aim to capture the essence of his comedic genius. These moments are a testament to how well the writers and Tracy Morgan have worked together to create such a memorable character.

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1)Tracy lives every week like Shark week

Tracy Jordan, the hilarious and eccentric character from the sitcom 30 Rock, has some of the most hilarious dialogues. It keeps the viewers hooked throughout the show. For instance, when Kenneth tells Tracy that he will be there if she needs any help.

Tracy replied to Kenneth, saying that he and Kenneth would not be a one-way street. It will be a two-way street, as he does not believe in one-way streets. He adds that his disbelief for one-way streets is both for people and for driving as well. So he gives Kenneth advice he wished he had gotten when he was Kenneth’s age, which is to live every week like it was Shark Week.

This comparison is very similar to how Tracy is. He consumes experiences, emotions, and even food with unbridled enthusiasm. Though his antics are often comedic, they also speak to a certain vulnerability. It is one of the best moments of 30 Rock, according to the viewers, to see Tracy giving Kenneth advice.

2)Tracy at the Conan show

Tracy in 30 Rock has an unpredictable nature. In the show, when he goes to the Conan show again, he creates another hilarious situation. He becomes a stabbing robot. As Tracy started to pretend to stab Conan, he got scared and started to back up. Conan tries to evade Tracy’s attacks.

To save himself, Conan decides to take a break and runs away from Tracy. It was one of the best moments of Tracy’s best moments in the show, according to the viewers. The sheer randomness of declaring himself as the stabbing robot is a classic example of Tracy Jordan’s nature.

It is so unexpected that it becomes extremely funny. His comedic timing is crucial for this series. Bringing in the chaotic nature has become a memorable moment for the viewers of 30 Rock.

3)Tracy’s advice to pigeon

In 30 Rock there have been several moments when we see Tracy getting involved in interactions with animals. So, when Celeste tells Jack not to tell about their secret to anyone and not even to Tracy, Jack assures her. At the same time, he points at Tracy, who was in a deep conversation with a pigeon sitting on top of a car.

Tracy advised the pigeon to stop eating old french fries and have some self-respect. His interaction with the pigeon was a source of humor in the show. It was completely in character for him to have a conversation with a pigeon. 30 Rock often uses random background comedy to enhance the show’s humor and entertaining element. Many viewers have noted that this was one of the best moments of Tracy in 30 Rock.

4)Jenna wearing the problem Tshirt

In 30 Rock, several moments with Jenna and Tracy have entertained the viewers. These two are the most hilarious characters in the series. Their interactions are a constant source of comedic gold. Jenna’s relentless pursuit of attention often clashed with Tracy’s unpredictable nature.

In the scene when they wore the problem solvers t-shirt, it was one of the best moments according to the viewers. Jenna told Tracy that the t-shirt that they wore was wrong and suggested to either switch the t-shirts or switch the places they were standing. Tracy replies that to be safe they should do both. Even after switching the t-shirts and switching places, they ended up in the wrong way, which added to the comedic genius of the scene.

5)Tracy’s thoughts on Superman

There is no doubt that Tracy has some of the most unconventional thoughts among the other characters in 30 Rock. When he says that Superman, only Superman, does good and anyone else does well, it adds to the overall outlandish humor he has to offer in the show.

The way he adds the correction in a slightly condescending tone adds to his overall chaotic personality. Many viewers have noted that this was one of the best moments of Tracy in 30 Rock.

6)Tracy got kidnapped

Another hilarious moment in 30 Rock is when Tracy gets kidnapped. He was almost about to miss his show when Kenneth came to his rescue. When they came to know that there was a traffic jam, Kenneth caused an accident to get an ambulance ride and reached the show on time.

The whole storyline of this moment with Tracy’s absurdity and Kenneth’s efforts to retrieve him added to the chaos of the scene. The ambulance scene when Kenneth asks Tracy whether he will take care of his birds if something happens to him, and Tracy replies that he has a lot on his plate, is hilarious. It is one of the best moments of Tracy in 30 Rock, according to the viewers.

7)Tracy’s jokes

Tracy’s comedic style in 30 Rock is unique. He adds humor to his dialogue in a subtle manner that creates a memorable moment. He often repeats his jokes over and over again. This happens when he says the pregnant joke and his friends laugh. Seeing his friends laugh, Kenneth tells them that he has already said the same joke before.

To this, Tracy says that he never says the same joke and keeps his humor fresh. This encapsulates his childlike and bizarre pronouncements, which amplify the humor. Kenneth’s reaction in this scene also adds to the joke. This is undoubtedly one of the best moments of Tracy in 30 Rock.

8)When he lost the video game

When Kenneth and Tracy were playing a video game and Kenneth killed Tracy’s character in the game, Tracy was shocked. He tells Kenneth that he has never been killed before and has beaten all the best players in the world. Kenneth starts the game again and beats him once again.

This makes Tracy blame him for cheating. He gets angry at Kenneth and tells him that he won't be playing anymore. He then tells Chris to come and sit on top of his back. The whole scene is filled with comedic genius. It is a highlight of his childlike behavior and competitiveness. He often has the tendency to create elaborate explanations for his failures. According to the viewers, this was one of his best moments.

9)Tracy gets asked if he can read

Yet another hilarious moment from 30 Rock is when Tracy is asked by Liz whether he can read. Liz tells him not to get angry because it was not his fault and goes on to explain that it is the system. She tells him that if he needs a tutor, they will get him one, and if he needs to be in fewer sketches, that could also be arranged.

This intrigues Tracy, and he starts to tell her that he cannot read. He then goes on to tell her all the times he made a mistake because he could not read. As he reached the elevator, all of a sudden we see that he is reading the newspaper. The whole scene was filled with his ability to go from seemingly serious to wildly absurd in a split second. It has been one of the best moments of Tracy in 30 Rock, according to the viewers.

10)When he wanted to blow up a helicopter

When Jack introduced Tracy to the head of the commercial aviation division, he quickly told him that he needed to help him get a helicopter. When the head of the commercial aviation department heard Tracy, he said that he would be eager to give him a ride anytime.

However, Tracy tells him that he does not want a ride; rather, he wanted to blow it up and run away from it in slow motion. Though everyone thinks that he was joking, he was being serious. This was one of the best examples of Tracy’s comedic moments.

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