| "Verna" | |
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| 30 Rock episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Don Scardino |
| Written by | Ron Weiner |
| Featured music | "Do That to Me One More Time" performed by Jane Krakowski and Jan Hooks as their characters Jenna and Verna Maroney |
| Production code | 412 |
| Original air date | February 4, 2010 |
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"Verna" is the twelfth episode of the fourth season of the American television comedy series 30 Rock, and the 70th overall episode of the series. The episode was written by co-executive producer Ron Weiner and directed by series producer Don Scardino. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on February 4, 2010. Former Saturday Night Live cast member Jan Hooks guest stars as the title character of this episode.
In the episode, Jenna Maroney's (Jane Krakowski) mother Verna (Hooks) comes to visit her, and Jenna turns to Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) for help. At the same time, Frank Rossitano (Judah Friedlander) moves in with Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) temporarily, and they both decide to make a pact to give up their bad habits.
"Verna" has received generally positive reception from television critics. According to the Nielsen ratings, the episode was watched by 5.93 million households during its original broadcast, and received a 2.9 rating/8 share among viewers in the 18–49 demographic.