20. The Moms

Complete story — includes the ending

TGS celebrates Mother's Day by having the mothers of its cast and staff visit and participate in the holiday episode. Jack, meanwhile, deals with a visit from Colleen. Her real reason for visiting him is that she learned from her friend that Jack is dating Nancy but she tells him she knows about his involvement with Avery after the two had an awkward encounter. She is appalled that he is dating two women at the same time, and demands that he make a choice. Liz learns from her mother ( Anita Gillette ) that her true love was Buzz Aldrin and not her father ( Buck Henry ). Liz meets Aldrin and he confesses that it was a good decision that her mother did not stay with him as he spent many of his years as an alcoholic. After her encounter with Aldrin, Liz respects the decision her mother made. Verna visits Jack in hopes of getting the rest of the money he promised to give her. Jack will give her the rest once he believes Jenna is happy around her. Pete learns that Tracy does not know where his mother is, so he decides to cast actress Novella Nelson as Tracy's mother for the episode. Tracy and Nelson have a dislike for one another, however, the two make amends with each other and sing together on the broadcast.