The episode received a positive reception from critics and was watched by 3.34 million viewers.
Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) has suddenly become the laughing stock of New York City and he doesn't know why.
Tracy then donates a large amount of money to the New York Philharmonic to have them play the Sanford and Son theme ("The Streetbeater") for four hours straight at a concert.
Hazel tells Liz to relax in her office while she helps Pete (Scott Adsit) prepare the show.
Liz rushes to the set (ruining her carefully protected post-surgery foot in the process) and fires Hazel on the spot.
"Aunt Phatso vs. Jack Donaghy" was watched by 3.34 million viewers and earned a 1.2 rating/4 share in the 18–49 demographic.
[3] IGN's Roth Cornet also gave the episode a positive review, stating "... though this wasn't my favorite episode, as it approaches its swan song, 30 Rock feels something like a cross between a human-Muppet caper, the irreverent and rapid fire free-association of Family Guy and the hilarious social commentary of Eddie Izzard's stand-up.