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Will & Grace S1E1 — The Pilot (Love & Marriage)
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Will & Grace•Season 1•Episode 1

The Pilot (Love & Marriage)

7.7/10 · 808 votesSep 21, 199822 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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When Grace receives an unexpected marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Will tries to be supportive of her decision but finally tells her that she's making a mistake, even though he's putting their friendship at risk. The situation is complicated by interference from Grace's socialite assistant,

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byDavid Kohan, Max Mutchnick
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Eric McCormack

Eric McCormack

Will Truman

Debra Messing

Debra Messing

Grace Adler

Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes

Jack McFarland

Megan Mullally

Megan Mullally

Karen Walker

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James Burrows

James Burrows

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David Kohan

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Max Mutchnick

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Episode Summary

"The Pilot (Love & Marriage)" is episode 1 of Will & Grace season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 808 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by James Burrows and written by David Kohan, Max Mutchnick, it aired on September 21, 1998.

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