Thursday TV Picks: ‘30 Rock’ series finale on NBC

‘30 Rock’

Oh, what will we do on Thursday nights without the wonderful wit of Tina Fey and company? As the various loopy characters gather for the final episode of “TGS” before moving on to the next phase of their lives (Liz is now a mother! Kenneth is the head of NBC? Really?), let us take a moment to thank Tina, Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer and everyone else for seven seasons of a very witty, clever and funny television show. Hourlong series finale. 8 p.m. Thursday on NBC (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

Also on Thursday

“The Big Bang Theory,” 8 p.m. (NBC): Sheldon faces a crisis of confidence when he is forced to work with his nemesis, Barry Kripke; Raj and Howard buy expensive action figures of themselves.

“Midsomer Murders,” 9 p.m. (KCTS): Chief Inspector Barnaby discovers the truth behind the murder of a tramp is connected to the traditional village fox hunt and its participants.

“Beauty and the Beast,” 9 p.m. (CW): Vincent is torn between his memories of Alex and his feelings for Cat; Tess investigates the death of a rich adventurer’s wife.

“Glee,” 9 p.m. (Fox): The glee club arranges a calendar shoot to raise money; Rachel gets a part in a student art film.

“Archer,” 10 p.m. (FX): Archer’s fear of cyborgs hits home when Krieger offers to make robotic legs for Gillette.

“Scandal,” 10:02 p.m. (ABC): Olivia unravels as her colleagues learn the truth about the rigged election; Mellie tries to reel Fitz in.

The New York Times