The sixth season of 30 Rock, an American television comedy series on the NBC network in the United States, began airing on January Rock was renewed for a sixth season by NBC on November 15, 2010.[4] The season began airing mid-season to accommodate Tina Fey's pregnancy. On November 14, 2011, NBC announced that 30 Rock would return at the new time of 8:00 pm.　　This season was initially expected to be Alec Baldwin's last, as he had announced he would be looking to expand into other forms of media.[7] However, in January 2012, Baldwin confirmed that he would remain for the seventh and final season of 30 Rock.[8] Season six received positive reviews and 13 Emmy Award nominations.