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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    Henry is forced to move in with his outspoken father Ed when he is fired from his job as writer for a men's magazine.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Acting Out
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E14

    Will and Jack appear on Today to protest NBC for cutting a gay kiss out of an eagerly-waited sitcom episode. Will is frustrated with Jack on how much he wanted to see that kiss and kisses him. Elsewhere, Grace confides in Karen about dumping her boyfriend.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Big Brother Is Coming (2)
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E15

    A wary Grace tells Will of her romance with his brother, Sam, and unleashes an avalanche of resentment. While Will wrestles with sibling rivalry, Karen helps Jack come to grips with turning 30 by hiring him as her personal assistant and leads Grace to sort through her true feelings for the Trumans.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - A New Lease on Life
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S1:E2

    Will must decide whether to support Grace's independence by encouraging her to take an apartment across town or selfishly keep her close by inviting her to share his living space. The decision may be made easier, however, by the nagging presence of Will's current roommate, Jack, and his parrot, Guapo. Meanwhile, Karen and Jack meet for the first time and find each other to be fabulous.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Big Brother Is Coming (1)
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E14

    A "surprise" birthday party for Jack astounds Will when his estranged older brother Sam turns up at the fete at Grace's invitation. Not only do sparks fly between the brothers, but electricity of a different sort crackles between Grace and Sam. Meanwhile, Karen flashes her platinum card for Jack as the pair shop until they drop at a boutique where the snooty salesmen previously had snubbed Jack.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - New Will City
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E1

    After three months on the island, Will finally returns only to learn that Jack and Grace have bonded in his absence. Meanwhile Grace still can't decide between Josh and Ben; When Karen tries to smuggle pearls in the States, Rosario ends up taking the rap.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - Sons and Lovers (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E24

    An exasperated Grace tries to mediate between a resentful Will and her sloppy, free-spirited boyfriend Nathan when Nathan moves in while Jack is in a royal dither as he plans to finally meet his unseen father face-to-face. However, Grace grows nervous when the two polar-opposite men find some common ground and she ponders how a devoted boyfriend might affect her equally important relationship with her longtime buddy Will. After settling his father issues, Jack later gets the surprise of his life in a most unexpected fashion.

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 25 - Sons and Lovers (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E25

    An exasperated Grace tries to mediate between a resentful Will and her sloppy, free-spirited boyfriend Nathan when Nathan moves in while Jack is in a royal dither as he plans to finally meet his unseen father face-to-face. However, Grace grows nervous when the two polar-opposite men find some common ground and she ponders how a devoted boyfriend might affect her equally important relationship with her longtime buddy Will. After settling his father issues, Jack later gets the surprise of his life in a most unexpected fashion.

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Terms of Employment
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E8

    Grace looks to Will for representation when a hotshot lawyer doesn't pay her for a consulting assignment, but he ends up making Will a job offer. Meanwhile, Jack and Karen turn a training film set into an adult entertainment experience.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Ben? Her? (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E23

    To help make peace between Grace and Ben, Will has them both over to dinner, only to have their relationship go beyond friendship. But then Will finds out that Ben is dating someone else. Meanwhile Jack catches Rosario in a clinch with a lover and learns that she wants a divorce.

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The Third Wheel Gets the Grace
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E1

    Will returns from vacation to discover that Grace's romantic relationship with neighbor Nathan is humming along. Nathan feels neglected when Will and Grace resume their chummy friendship, complete with their own private language and code. Meanwhile, Jack proudly takes his new-found son Elliot shopping for school at Barney's while Rosario and Karen each cruise the merchandise looking for the perfect "anniversary gift".

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 25 - A Buncha White Chicks Sittin' Around Talkin'
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E25

    When Will hears his ""biological clock"" ticking, he shocks Grace by asking her to become the mother of his baby but when they meet with a therapist, Grace reveals that she's uneasy about the necessary sacrifices â€" and makes a startling revelation. Inspired by Will's ""seize-the-day"" quest, Jack and Karen are also moved to pursue their goals: for him, it's auditioning for a legitimate Broadway production; for her, it's visiting her imprisoned husband for a dreaded conjugal visit.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Wedding
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E10

    Will, Grace, Jack and Karen attend the wedding of Will's ex-boyfriend, Vince. While Grace tries to keep Will from making a scene, Jack learns that his wedding hookup has many strings attached.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Head Case
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E3

    When Grace moves in with Will, she complains that the guest bathroom is too small and suggests knocking the common wall down to create one big master bathroom, which results in Will having to confront his own issues on change and his ability to have a successful relationship. Meanwhile, Jack and Karen bear the brunt of Will and Grace's displaced anger.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Truth About Will and Dogs
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E9

    After Grace defies Will's wishes and brings home a puppy, Will can't resist the pooch and begins to treat him like a newborn baby. Meanwhile, Jack and Karen worry about the dog's effect on Will and Grace and insist that the new parents go out for a night on the town.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Between a Rock and Harlin's Place
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E4

    When Grace decorates Harlin's apartment, she gets carried away with a cowboy theme. Will is both shocked and embarrassed by the cowboy chic and makes an even greater mess of the situation. Meanwhile, Jack decides to embark on a “singing career“ with a little help from Karen.

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Eat, Pray, Love, Phone, Sex
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E1

    Grace returns from her European travels a new woman, but her elation is short-lived when she receives life-changing news. Karen teaches Will how to be better at phone sex. Jack has a yard sale to discreetly get rid of Estefan's annoying cuckoo clock.

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - It's Time
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E18

    Will is determined to not reminisce about his life in the city or his ex. Grace has false alarms of going into labor. Karen attempts to get closure with her ex-husband. Jack's dream of taking a bow on a Broadway stage becomes a very real possibility.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Staten Island Fairy
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E11

    Jack's intimacy issues are challenged by a closeted boyfriend. Will and Grace sell their new line of bedding on TV.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Pilot (Love & Marriage)
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    S1:E1

    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, Karen, and Will's outrageous friend, Jack.

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  21. undefined Season 8 Episode 23 - The Finale (1)
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S8:E23

    The culmination of eight seasons ends tonight with a one-hour series finale - will Will and Grace raise a child together and find ultimate happiness? Will Jack find anyone that loves him as much as he loves himself? Will Karen find true happiness with the absence of Stan? All these questions and more will be answered as this groundbreaking series concludes eight amazing seasons.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - It's a Family Affair
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E16

    Grace's father and Will's mother end up making a surprising and upsetting connection. Jack rebounds from his breakup with a new love. Karen must decide between her husband and her lover.

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    Writer:Max Mutchnick

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - 11 Years Later
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S1:E1

    We pick up with Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen 11 years since we last saw them. Will and Grace both falter when their political beliefs are put to the test. Jack and Karen help Will and Grace hide their secret shame from each other, but the truth finally comes out.

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  24. undefined Season 8 Episode 24 - The Finale (2)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S8:E24

    The culmination of eight seasons ends tonight with a one-hour series finale - will Will and Grace raise a child together and find ultimate happiness? Will Jack find anyone that loves him as much as he loves himself? Will Karen find true happiness with the absence of Stan? All these questions and more will be answered as this groundbreaking series concludes eight amazing seasons.

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Brothers, a Love Story
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    S3:E14

    Will is torn over ending his newfound relationship with Matt, a rising TV sportcaster who is extremely reluctant to let the world â€" especially his macho business associates â€" know about his sexual preference, so he continues to refer to Will as his ""brother."" Meanwhile, as Grace does her best to help Will decide, Karen is livid when she discovers that he helped draft her husband's will, which will award much of his estate to charity.

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Max Mutchnick Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode written by Max Mutchnick. It scored 10.0/10 from 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on September 23, 2010. It is rated 1.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Acting Out".