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Will & Grace S2E5 — Polk Defeats Truman
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Will & Grace•Season 2•Episode 5

Polk Defeats Truman

7.7/10 · 415 votesNov 16, 199922 min

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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When his work for Harlin takes up all his time, Will drops all his other legal clients; a decision that later comes up to bite. Meanwhile Grace tries to teach Karen how to live on a budget.

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byJeff Greenstein
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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

Director

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Jeff Greenstein

Writer

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Tracy Poust

Story Editor

J

Jon Kinnally

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Polk Defeats Truman" is episode 5 of Will & Grace season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 415 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by James Burrows and written by Jeff Greenstein, it aired on November 16, 1999.

Next: E6 · To Serve and DisinfectBest of Season 2