30 Rock once again features guest-star Selma Hayek as Jack’s love interest and Peurto Rican (that does not sound right) nurse Elisa. She’s again playing the lower middle class caregiver to the hilt. The newly minted couple are unable to spend time together due to the demands of her nursing schedule. Jack happens upon the idea of bringing her client, the senile Mr. Templeton, along for their nights out wining and dining in New York city. The montage with Mr. Templeton in his wheelchair while the two lovers kiss, see broadway shows and dance is given added gravitas by the addition of an original Michael Bube tune written about Mr. Templeton. Its these kinds of touches that help take 30 Rock form being just very funny to spectacular.

Back in the studio as Liz is about to embark on her only vacation of the year, the crew is gripped by the flu. Fearing the derailment of her single moment of annual relaxation she turns to the studio’s Dr Spaceman (played by a personal favorite Chris Parnell). After being told that there are only enough flu shots for the elite members of the cast, Liz refuses her shot out of solidarity to the crew. Eventually her desire for fruity drinks and Caribbean beaches wins out. She breaks down and gets the shot. Her duplicity is uncovered further pushing down her popularity with the crew.

As for the cast, Tracy and Jenna, having been saved by their flu shots, try to do something nice for the crew. Their shallow natures however end up not only making them look like jerks but also making the crew feel even worse. Once Again Tracy and Jenna are as lovable and vapid as usual with the usual comic results.

30 Rock is on a roll. Hayek is great mostly because she’s not being asked to do too much. She’s stunningly beautiful and down to earth. She’s perfect for beguiling Jack and bringing humanity into his crass shallow rich world. It won’t be long before she’s gone however. So enjoy it while it lasts, because she’s bound to break his heart once again cementing his world view.