Ep 12. Larry King

In 30 Rock season 3 episode 12, titled "Larry King," Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) becomes embroiled in a controversy when she makes a joke on her show about the Pennsylvania Dutch. The joke results in backlash from the Amish community and Liz is tasked with making amends. Meanwhile, Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) is dealing with his own PR disaster as he tries to keep his affair with Congresswoman C.C. Cunningham (Edie Falco) under wraps.

The episode kicks off with Liz's joke causing outrage among the Pennsylvania Dutch community, who accuse her of perpetuating harmful stereotypes. Liz initially tries to brush off the controversy, but eventually realizes the severity of the situation and attempts to make amends. She invites a group of Pennsylvania Dutch representatives onto her show to apologize and explain her mistake. However, the situation only becomes more complicated when one of the representatives, a handsome Amish man named Johann (played by guest star Peter Hermann), catches Liz's eye.

Meanwhile, Jack is desperately trying to keep his affair with C.C. under wraps, but it proves difficult when the media catches wind of a possible romantic liaison between the two. Despite his best efforts, Jack is soon called upon to do a joint interview with C.C. in an attempt to quash the rumors. The interview does not go as planned, and Jack finds himself in an even worse position than before.

As the episode progresses, Liz's attempts to make things right with the Pennsylvania Dutch become increasingly complicated. She tries to impress Johann by adopting Amish customs and dressing in traditional garb, but only ends up embarrassing herself. Meanwhile, her fellow TGS writer Frank (Judah Friedlander) becomes involved in a bizarre feud with a Pennsylvania Dutchman over a prized pony.

In typical 30 Rock fashion, "Larry King" features a number of zany subplots and absurd gags, all tied together by the overarching themes of redemption and reputation management. As Liz and Jack struggle to salvage their respective careers, they are reminded of the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and facing the consequences of their mistakes.

Overall, "Larry King" is a hilarious and engaging episode that showcases the strengths of 30 Rock's talented cast and writers. With its sharp satire, off-the-wall humor, and heartwarming moments of sincerity, it is a standout entry in an already impressive show.