Ep 4. Gavin Volure

In the episode "Gavin Volure" of the third season of the comedy television show 30 Rock, the plot follows the character of Liz Lemon, the head writer of a fictional sketch comedy show called TGS with Tracy Jordan, as she leads a team to secure a large charitable donation from a wealthy businessman named Gavin Volure.

At the start of the episode, Liz is shown to be struggling with her love life and overall lack of excitement outside of work. In an attempt to change this, she sets out to impress Gavin Volure, a successful businessman known for his large philanthropic donations. Despite warning from colleagues, Liz pushes forward with this plan.

Liz and her team of writers, including Tracy Jordan and Jenna Maroney, meet Gavin to pitch their idea of TGS creating a fundraising telethon to benefit the Gavin Volure Foundation. Gavin agrees to make the donation but insists on meeting Liz away from work. The two go on a date where Gavin reveals his eccentric personality and interests, including a love for taxidermy and a fear of heights.

The next day, Gavin disappears and is believed to have died in a tragic accident. Liz goes to his mansion to offer her condolences to his assistant, Conner. While at the mansion, Liz slowly starts to uncover the truth about Gavin's supposed death, which turns out to be an elaborate hoax. Gavin is revealed to be alive and hiding from the authorities due to financial fraud.

Liz discovers Gavin in the mansion's hidden room and the two get caught up in a series of comical hijinks as Gavin tries to evade arrest while still helping Liz raise money for the telethon. In the end, the fundraiser is a success and Gavin is finally arrested, with Liz realizing that her idea of a perfect man was just a facade.

Throughout the episode, various subplots run alongside the main story, including Tracy struggling with a porn addiction and Jenna dealing with a sex tape scandal. However, these subplots never detract from the main story, and instead complement it with their own brand of humor and absurdity.

As with most episodes of 30 Rock, "Gavin Volure" is full of quick-witted dialogue and clever jokes, as well as hilarious physical comedy. The performances are top-notch, with series regulars Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, and Tracy Morgan delivering their usual excellent performances. There are also some great guest appearances by Steve Martin as Gavin Volure, and Jennifer Aniston as Liz's old friend, who helps Liz realize the truth about Gavin.

Overall, "Gavin Volure" is a standout episode of 30 Rock, delivering great laughs and an entertaining storyline that keeps viewers engaged throughout. It's a great example of the show's unique brand of humor, and a must-watch for fans of the show.