Avery Jessup is a fictional character portrayed by Elizabeth Banks in the TV series 30 Rock.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Anna Howard Shaw Day (season 4), they were 36 years old.
They appear in 15 episodes out of a total of 138 aired and have accumulated 121 positive votes.
Episodes15
Anna Howard Shaw Day
episode S4.E13 february 2010Liz can't get anyone to give her a ride home from her oral surgery, which is scheduled for Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Jack goes out on a date with a sexy, smart journalist, and Jenna discovers that her stalker has moved on.
Future Husband
episode S4.E14 march 2010Jack tries to find out why he's out the loop on a potential sale of NBC and why Don Geiss can't be found. Meanwhile, Liz looks for her "future husband," whom she met during a root canal, and Tracy launches his plan to win a Tony Award.
Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter
episode S4.E17 april 2010While Liz goes to singles events searching for love, Jack tries to juggle his two relationships "Three's Company" style. Meanwhile, Toofer quits his job when he discovers that he's just a product of Affirmative Action.
Khonani
episode S4.E18 april 2010Liz discovers that the TGS staff has been excluding her from their weekly hangouts, and strives to prove that she can be fun. Jack must choose between janitors and the shift time they both want, and Kenneth aids Tracy Jordan in being a good husband.
The Moms
episode S4.E20 may 2010It's time for the Mother's Day special at TGS, and Jack's mom begins meddling in his two relationships, Liz's mom reveals her surprise true love, Tracy clashes with his pretend TV mom, and Jenna's mom is there because Jack's paying her.
Emmanuelle Goes to Dinosaur Land
episode S4.E21 may 2010Jack's relationship-juggling becomes more complicated when Nancy makes an unexpected visit, Liz reluctantly selects Wesley as her date to a wedding, and Tracy considers taking a role that could win him an Oscar.
I Do Do
episode S4.E22 may 2010Liz believes she's found her perfect man while between weddings with Wesley, Jack has to make a decision after Nancy meets Avery, Kenneth gets fired while trying to avoid a promotion, and Jenna's boyfriend becomes a Cher impersonator.
When It Rains, It Pours
episode S5.E2 september 2010Liz finds out that a guy in editing is spreading rumors about her, Jack begins recording advice videos for his unborn son, Tracy takes steps to make sure he's there for his daughter's birth, and Kenneth tries to prove he has a purpose.
Gentleman's Intermission
episode S5.E6 november 2010Avery asks Jack to act as a mentor to someone besides Liz, but Liz has her own problems when her married 80-year-old father visits to cruise singles bars. Meanwhile, Jenna is mad because NBC has an obituary for Tracy but not for her.
Christmas Attack Zone
episode S5.E10 december 2010Jack tries to ambush his mother by inviting his father and Avery to Christmas dinner, Jenna misses her ex because they won't attend "New Queers Eve" together, and Tracy tries to maintain his new "serious" image.
¡Qué Sorpresa!
episode S5.E13 february 2011Jack pitches a crazy idea to the new boss after he discovers that he doesn't fit in with the new "family" corporate culture, Liz pretends to be pregnant to protect Avery's secret, and Tracy and Jenna fight over a gift from Kabletown.
Double-Edged Sword
episode S5.E14 february 2011Liz and Carol's relationship takes a turn for the worse during an extended flight delay, Jack and Avery try to get home when Avery goes into labor in Canada, and Tracy begins feeling the pressure of being an "EGOT" winner.
Everything Sunny All the Time Always
episode S5.E22 april 2011When Avery is kidnapped while on assignment in North Korea, Jack turns to an old girlfriend to get her released. Meanwhile, Tracy makes the entourage recreate an inside joke, and Liz wages war on a plastic bag in a tree outside her window.
The Return of Avery Jessup
episode S6.E21 may 2012Avery returns home from North Korea, and Jack suspects that she had an affair while she was there. Meanwhile, Criss is uncomfortable with swapping gender roles with Liz, and Jenna tries to learn a Southern accent for a commercial.
What Will Happen to the Gang Next Year?
episode S6.E22 may 2012Jack discovers Avery's secret affair in North Korea just before they renew their vows, Criss is ready to make a bold move in his relationship with Liz, and Kenneth is forced to live with Hazel when his page application is rejected.
- Anna Howard Shaw Day
- Future Husband
- Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter
- Khonani
- The Moms
- Emmanuelle Goes to Dinosaur Land
- I Do Do
- When It Rains, It Pours
- Gentleman's Intermission
- Christmas Attack Zone
- ¡Qué Sorpresa!
- Double-Edged Sword
- Everything Sunny All the Time Always
- The Return of Avery Jessup
- What Will Happen to the Gang Next Year?
Best moments8
- Avery returns home from North Korea, and Jack suspects that she had an affair while she was there. Meanwhile, Criss is uncomfortable with swapping gender roles with Liz, and Jenna tries to learn a Southern accent for a commercial.
- When Avery is kidnapped while on assignment in North Korea, Jack turns to an old girlfriend to get her released. Meanwhile, Tracy makes the entourage recreate an inside joke, and Liz wages war on a plastic bag in a tree outside her window.
- Liz can't get anyone to give her a ride home from her oral surgery, which is scheduled for Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Jack goes out on a date with a sexy, smart journalist, and Jenna discovers that her stalker has moved on.
- Jack tries to find out why he's out the loop on a potential sale of NBC and why Don Geiss can't be found. Meanwhile, Liz looks for her "future husband," whom she met during a root canal, and Tracy launches his plan to win a Tony Award.
- Liz and Carol's relationship takes a turn for the worse during an extended flight delay, Jack and Avery try to get home when Avery goes into labor in Canada, and Tracy begins feeling the pressure of being an "EGOT" winner.
- While Liz goes to singles events searching for love, Jack tries to juggle his two relationships "Three's Company" style. Meanwhile, Toofer quits his job when he discovers that he's just a product of Affirmative Action.
- It's time for the Mother's Day special at TGS, and Jack's mom begins meddling in his two relationships, Liz's mom reveals her surprise true love, Tracy clashes with his pretend TV mom, and Jenna's mom is there because Jack's paying her.
- Liz believes she's found her perfect man while between weddings with Wesley, Jack has to make a decision after Nancy meets Avery, Kenneth gets fired while trying to avoid a promotion, and Jenna's boyfriend becomes a Cher impersonator.
- The Return of Avery Jessup
- Everything Sunny All the Time Always
- Anna Howard Shaw Day
- Future Husband
- Double-Edged Sword
- Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter
- The Moms
- I Do Do