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Will & Grace S5E23 — 23
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Will & Grace•Season 5•Episode 23

23

8.2/10 · 312 votesMay 8, 200322 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

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In the middle of her divorce proceedings, Karen learns that ex-husband Stan has suddenly passed away, and the funeral becomes a contest of wills between Karen and her British rival, and a free-for-all when the will is read for everyone who ever felt deserving, such

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byAdam Barr, Alex Herschlag, Jeff Greenstein, Sally Bradford McKenna, Gary Janetti
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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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Adam Barr

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Alex Herschlag

Alex Herschlag

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James Burrows

James Burrows

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Jeff Greenstein

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Gail Lerner

Gail Lerner

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Sally Bradford McKenna

Writer

Gary Janetti

Gary Janetti

Writer

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Episode Summary

"23" is episode 23 of Will & Grace season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 312 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by James Burrows and written by Adam Barr, Alex Herschlag, Jeff Greenstein, Sally Bradford McKenna, Gary Janetti, it aired on May 8, 2003.

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