'30 Rock' recap: Absolutely Cab-ulous

On "30 Rock," Lemon finds herself under the gaze of several male admirers, mostly unwanted. Jenna explains that Lemon being in a relationship has given her a rejuvenated sense of confidence that others sense subconsciously and are drawn to. Hence, "When it rains, it pours." But with Lemon's newfound confidence comes responsibility. Specifically, she must use her powers for good and convince the grumpy tape editor [Guest star Paul Giamatti! - Zach] to get "TGS" footage finished in a more timely fashion. She and the editor manage to get along swimmingly until he starts a rumor that they're sleeping together. She wants to take a stand for herself, but a bedraggled Pete urges her to take one for the team. Long story short, the editor confesses he was trying to co-opt Lemon's confidence to attract his co-worker. They have a big, fake break-up scene in the middle of the hallway, and everybody wins!

Jack and Tracy are also subject to new responsibilities. Having missed his previous two children's births, Tracy vows to sequester himself in his dressing room until Angie goes into labor. One fire alarm and a public transportation misadventure later, he's lost in Manhattan. He hails a taxi and unwittingly enters himself on the game show "Cash Cab." Obviously, he cleans up. To be continued...

For his part, Jack spends the entire day recording a series of instructional tapes for his son-to-be after Lemon mocks his advanced age and causes Jack to worry that he won't be able to guide his son through life properly. Along the way, he finds Kenneth, who's been sneaking around 30 Rock to make sure operations run smoothly. Jack teaches his son a lesson about tough love when he harshly tells Kenneth to move on with his life. Instead, Kenneth gets a call from Angie, briefly steps in for Tracy at the delivery, and realizes that he is needed back at 30 Rock for real. Tracy eventually makes it to the hospital and welcomes his little girl. He sagely advises Jack not to be so stressed about orchestrating his son's life, only for Jack to receive a call from Avery that they're having a baby girl after all. Jack sets about recording an entirely new series of tapes, in which Lemon offers her expert advice on female facial hair grooming and when it's okay to wear a bathing suit as underwear.

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