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The episode begins with Liz Lemon cleaning out her apartment after Tracy Jordan was discovered living there in the previous episode. She comes to the conclusion that she has to take control of her personal life just like she does with TGS. She discusses this with Jack who rewards her with a necktie, seeing it as a positive step in their mentoring relationship. Liz's hopes are cofounded by a plastic bag that takes residence in a tree opposite her apartment. Meanwhile, Jack feels in control of his own life by caring for his daughter in Avery's absence. Avery is filming in Asia as part of the NBC "Blondes in strange places" strategy. When she calls him expecting Ronald Reagan themed phone sex and thereby traumatizes their daughter, Jack encourages her to stay abroad and continue filming. Events take a turn for the worse when Avery is kidnapped by the North Korean Government and "re-educated" while filming pro-Kim Jong-Il propaganda. Jack turns to his ex-girlfriend, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who he broke up with via text message ("me + you = :(") for help but to no avail as Avery is forced into marrying Kim Jong Un, Kim Jong Il's son. Tracy returns to work at TGS but is shocked to discover his entourage have developed their own private jokes in his absence. After forcing Grizz, Dot Com and Kenneth to recreate the events that lead to one of their private jokes, the entourage admit that life wasn't as good without Tracy. The episode tag portrays Tracy in a propoganda film with Kim Jong Il.

Pop Culture Connections - Outgoing

It refers to these movie series...

Star Wars

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It refers to these television series...

Diff'rent Strokes

This Television Series is referred to by Everything Sunny All the Time Always part of 30 Rock Season 5
Liz has plans to make her apartment a "kickass duplex like Different Strokes."
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It refers to these poetry...

Invictus
written by

This Poem is referred to by Everything Sunny All the Time Always part of 30 Rock Season 5
Jack recites part of this poem as he gives Liz one of his ties.

It refers to these books...

The Secret
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This Book is referred to by Everything Sunny All the Time Always part of 30 Rock Season 5
Liz uses the book 'The Secret' to try to make her life better. Jenna tells Liz that she used 'The Secret' last year to learn Spanish, in order to talk to her housekeeper, Rosa.

It refers to these movies...

Ghostbusters
part of Ghostbusters

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Invictus

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Mars Attacks!

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This Movie is referred to by Everything Sunny All the Time Always part of 30 Rock Season 5
Guest star, Condoleezza Rice, mentions her favorite movie is Mars Attacks.
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Other Connections and Related Pop Culture

30 Rock Season 5

# Title Air Date
30 Rock
5:1 The Fabian Strategy Sep 23, 2010
5:2 When it Rains, it Pours Sep 30, 2010
5:3 Let's Stay Together Oct 7, 2010
5:4 Live Show Oct 14, 2010
5:5 Reaganing Oct 21, 2010
5:6 Gentleman's Intermission Nov 4, 2010
5:7 Brooklyn Without Limits Nov 11, 2010
5:8 College Nov 18, 2010
5:9 Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish Dec 2, 2010
5:10 Christmas Attack Zone Dec 9, 2010
5:11 Mrs. Donaghy Jan 20, 2011
5:12 Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning Jan 27, 2011
5:13 Que Sorpresa! Feb 3, 2011
5:14 Double-Edged Sword Feb 10, 2011
5:15 It's Never Too Late for Now Feb 17, 2011
5:16 TGS Hates Women Feb 24, 2011
5:17 Queen of Jordan Mar 17, 2011
5:18 Plan B Mar 24, 2011
5:19 I Heart Connecticut Apr 14, 2011
5:20 100th Episode Part 1 Apr 21, 2011
5:21 100th Episode Part 2 Apr 21, 2011
5:22 Everything Sunny All the Time Always Apr 28, 2011
5:23 Respawn May 5, 2011

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