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Will & Grace

  • TV Series
  • 1998–2020
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
62K
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Sean Hayes, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, and Megan Mullally in Will & Grace (1998)
Will, Grace, Jack and Karen have reunited in the first official trailer for the "Will & Grace" special event series.
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Gay lawyer Will and straight interior designer Grace share a New York City apartment. Their best friends are gleeful and proud gay Jack and charismatic, filthy-rich, amoral socialite Karen.Gay lawyer Will and straight interior designer Grace share a New York City apartment. Their best friends are gleeful and proud gay Jack and charismatic, filthy-rich, amoral socialite Karen.Gay lawyer Will and straight interior designer Grace share a New York City apartment. Their best friends are gleeful and proud gay Jack and charismatic, filthy-rich, amoral socialite Karen.

  • Creators
    • David Kohan
    • Max Mutchnick
  • Stars
    • Eric McCormack
    • Debra Messing
    • Megan Mullally
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    62K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    718
    70
    • Creators
      • David Kohan
      • Max Mutchnick
    • Stars
      • Eric McCormack
      • Debra Messing
      • Megan Mullally
    • 282User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 18 Primetime Emmys
      • 99 wins & 318 nominations total

    Episodes246

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    Sean Hayes on the Unforgettable Slaps, Flicks, and Fights of "Will & Grace"
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    Sean Hayes on the Unforgettable Slaps, Flicks, and Fights of "Will & Grace"
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    "Will & Grace" Star Eric McCormack Talks About the Show's Final Episodes
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    "Will & Grace" Star Eric McCormack Talks About the Show's Final Episodes
    Will & Grace: Grace's Pregnancy Reveal
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    Will & Grace: Grace's Pregnancy Reveal
    Will & Grace: Dinner Time Small Talk
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    Will & Grace: Dinner Time Small Talk
    Will & Grace: Grace Adler For President
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    Will & Grace: Grace Adler For President

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    Eric McCormack
    Eric McCormack
    • Will Truman
    • 1998–2020
    Debra Messing
    Debra Messing
    • Grace Adler
    • 1998–2020
    Megan Mullally
    Megan Mullally
    • Karen Walker
    • 1998–2020
    Sean Hayes
    Sean Hayes
    • Jack McFarland
    • 1998–2020
    Shelley Morrison
    Shelley Morrison
    • Rosario Salazar
    • 1999–2006
    Harry Connick Jr.
    Harry Connick Jr.
    • Leo Markus
    • 2002–2017
    Leigh-Allyn Baker
    Leigh-Allyn Baker
    • Ellen
    • 1998–2018
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Vince D'Angelo
    • 2004–2018
    Tom Gallop
    Tom Gallop
    • Rob
    • 1998–2006
    Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan
    • Beverley Leslie
    • 2001–2020
    Tim Bagley
    Tim Bagley
    • Larry
    • 2000–2020
    Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner
    • Marilyn Truman
    • 2001–2020
    Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano
    • Elliot
    • 2001–2017
    Brian Jordan Alvarez
    Brian Jordan Alvarez
    • Estefan Gloria
    • 2018–2020
    Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds
    • Bobbi Adler
    • 1999–2006
    Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
    Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
    • Smitty
    • 2002–2020
    Jerry Levine
    Jerry Levine
    • Joe
    • 2000–2018
    Gary Grubbs
    Gary Grubbs
    • Harlin Polk
    • 1998–1999
    • Creators
      • David Kohan
      • Max Mutchnick
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    User reviews282

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    EmptyLeo

    It's getting better

    I'm starting to like the Will & Grace characters better, the writing's getting better and the laughs are coming more often than when I first started watching 4-5 weeks ago. I still love Megan Mullally (Karen) the best.
    JohnnyOldSoul

    Funny, but needs a bit of a facelift.

    OK, I feel like a bit of a traitor not totally gushing over every aspect of the show, as it has brought me a LOT of laughs over the years, but something seems to have gone amiss, but it's not too late to turn around.

    When the show started, I was still upset about the cancellation of "Ellen" and didn't watch, but when I did I was HOOKED IMMEDIATELY! It was fresh, well-acted and written. Due to work commitments, I have to rely on syndication to watch it and it wasn't until recently that I got to see more recent episodes.

    Probably the best episode of the first season was "Will Works Out" where Will is terrified that one of his clients would find out he was gay, and his own internal homophobia shone through when he called Jack a "fag." Jack's line "I'd rather be a fag than afraid." was amazing.

    One of the show's strengths was that the cattiness was only on the surface and it really showed that these characters were vulnerable and loved each other. But, lately, the comedy has just become, well, mean.

    This show is still great and has a lot of potential, I just wish the characters would be allowed to be human again. The episode where Karen gets rejected by that player restaurant manager (Andy Garcia, I think, but don't quote me on that), was a turning point for her character. We really saw that all Karen's mean-spirited barbs were just bravura to cover her insecurity. She and the recently-married Grace had a great moment at the end. Classic.

    Lately, the characters have become somewhat one-note, but this can change. If this show is going to survive (which I REALLY hope it does) the lovability of these characters needs resurrection.

    Kudos to the amazing cast, brilliant writers and directors. Also, Shelley Morrison (I hope I spelled that right) deserves note, she is very funny as Karen's somewhat frightening maid/henchwoman Rosario.

    To all concerned, please bring "Will and Grace" back to it's former glory. You've created a gem...it just needs a bit of polishing.
    nufc87kaz

    Comedy at its best!

    Will and Grace is one of the best comedy programmes around. Each character is very funny. Each member of the main cast show exciting chemistry together on screen. Will(Eric McCormack) & Grace(Debra Messing) work well together, helping each other in their daily lives adding a new wave of comedy. Jack(Sean Hayes) is the eccentric gay friend who makes me laugh to tears. Karen (Megan Mullally) the rich alcoholic who loves to belittle Graces dress sense. The jokes are written to an intelligent degree.I love this programme because it has filled the hole left by the departure of 'Friends' and 'Sex and the city'. We can all hope that it will stick around for the next few years to keep us in front of the TV.
    emily_16

    Good show!

    I like this show and do you know what? I'm reading some of these comments and they are being way too picky, because though Jack's character is stereotypical, and Will never has a boyfriend, I think it's a show that makes you laugh, and that's what it has set out to do. Don't analyze it. It's a comedy with a great script and great actors. Karen and Jack are great, but Debra Messing and Eric McCormack do a wonderful job too, and what I like about Debra is that she is her, and probably won't change that. Most stars who are flat would have huge plastic knockers by now, but she takes pride in her chest! Good for her! Watch it. It's funny, and you'll find yourself wrapped up in the friendships, romances and Jack. Just Jack!
    David, Film Freak

    Great sitcom

    She's a straight interior designer. He's a gay lawyer. Together they form a show that is as hilariously funny as it is completely outrageous.

    The emmy-winning show is about best friends Will and Grace and their friends, the ever-eccentric homosexual Jack (Sean Hayes, comic genius) and the booze-battling snob Karen (Megan Mullaly).

    According to newspaper reports Eric McCormack (Will) and Debra Messing (Grace) fight over who is the bigger star. If they'd open their eyes they'd find the answer: Karen and Jack. Compared to Will & Grace, Karen & Jack leave them behind in the funny stakes.

    In fact, the latter two are such strong characters, that if the show ended tomorrow, these two could easily have their own spin-off. But for now, I'm happy to tune into the hilarious Will & Grace.

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    • Trivia
      John Barrowman was up for the role of Will Truman, but didn't get it because he was "too straight", and the role went to Eric McCormack. Barrowman is gay in real life, while McCormack is straight.
    • Goofs
      The layout of Will's apartment, specifically his bedroom and the bathroom(s), don't match up with the layout of the hallway outside his door.
    • Quotes

      Karen: [on hiring Jack to play a straight man in a commercial] No one in the world would believe you're straight. You're as gay as a clutchpurse on Tony night. You fell outta the gay tree, hitting every gay branch on the way down. And ya landed on a gay guy... and ya did 'em. No, no, honey, your gayness can be seen from space.

    • Connections
      Edited into Will & Grace: Backstage Pass (2005)

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Will and Grace
    • Filming locations
      • 155 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(exterior of Will's Apt)
    • Production companies
      • KoMut Entertainment
      • Three Princesses and a P
      • Three Sisters Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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