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Will & Grace

  • TV Series
  • 1998–20201998–2020
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
55K
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POPULARITY
568
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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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  • Romance
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.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
55K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
568
64
  • Creators
    • David Kohan
    • Max Mutchnick
  • Stars
    • Eric McCormack
    • Debra Messing
    • Megan Mullally
Top credits
  • Creators
    • David Kohan
    • Max Mutchnick
  • Stars
    • Eric McCormack
    • Debra Messing
    • Megan Mullally
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 278User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 18 Primetime Emmys
      • 98 wins & 316 nominations total

    Episodes246

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    Videos54

    Sean Hayes on the Unforgettable Slaps, Flicks, and Fights of "Will & Grace"
    Full Episode 6:55
    Sean Hayes on the Unforgettable Slaps, Flicks, and Fights of "Will & Grace"
    Funny Women of Television
    Clip 3:41
    Funny Women of Television
    "Will & Grace" Star Eric McCormack Talks About the Show's Final Episodes
    Clip 3:07
    "Will & Grace" Star Eric McCormack Talks About the Show's Final Episodes
    Will & Grace: Grace's Pregnancy Reveal
    Clip 0:58
    Will & Grace: Grace's Pregnancy Reveal
    Will & Grace: Dinner Time Small Talk
    Clip 1:17
    Will & Grace: Dinner Time Small Talk
    Will & Grace: Grace Adler For President
    Clip 2:10
    Will & Grace: Grace Adler For President
    Will & Grace: Could You Be A Human Being?
    Clip 0:57
    Will & Grace: Could You Be A Human Being?
    Will & Grace: Will's Not Done Fighting
    Clip 2:12
    Will & Grace: Will's Not Done Fighting
    Will & Grace: Karen And Estefan Fight At Jack's Birthday Dinner
    Clip 1:33
    Will & Grace: Karen And Estefan Fight At Jack's Birthday Dinner
    Will & Grace: Will Noah And Grace Break Up?
    Clip 2:13
    Will & Grace: Will Noah And Grace Break Up?
    Will & Grace: Did You Ever Find It?
    Clip 0:43
    Will & Grace: Did You Ever Find It?
    Will & Grace: Karen Crashes Will's Mock Trial
    Clip 1:12
    Will & Grace: Karen Crashes Will's Mock Trial

    Photos3162

    David Foley and Sean Hayes in Will & Grace (1998)
    Taye Diggs and Eric McCormack in Will & Grace (1998)
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    Sean Hayes, Megan Mullally, and Brian Jordan Alvarez in Will & Grace (1998)
    Eric McCormack and Debra Messing in Will & Grace (1998)
    Megan Mullally in Will & Grace (1998)
    Eric McCormack and Debra Messing in Will & Grace (1998)
    Eric McCormack in Will & Grace (1998)
    David Schwimmer and Debra Messing in Will & Grace (1998)
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    Megan Mullally in Will & Grace (1998)
    Debra Messing in Will & Grace (1998)

    Top cast

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    Eric McCormack
    Eric McCormack
    • Will Trumanas Will Truman
    246 episodes246 eps • 1998–2020
    Debra Messing
    Debra Messing
    • Grace Adleras Grace Adler
    246 episodes246 eps • 1998–2020
    Megan Mullally
    Megan Mullally
    • Karen Walkeras Karen Walker
    246 episodes246 eps • 1998–2020
    Sean Hayes
    Sean Hayes
    • Jack McFarlandas Jack McFarland
    246 episodes246 eps • 1998–2020
    Shelley Morrison
    Shelley Morrison
    • Rosario Salazaras Rosario Salazar
    68 episodes68 eps • 1999–2006
    Harry Connick Jr.
    Harry Connick Jr.
    • Leo Markusas Leo Markus
    25 episodes25 eps • 2002–2017
    Leigh-Allyn Baker
    Leigh-Allyn Baker
    • Ellenas Ellen
    21 episodes21 eps • 1998–2018
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Vince D'Angeloas Vince D'Angelo
    17 episodes17 eps • 2004–2018
    Tom Gallop
    Tom Gallop
    • Robas Rob
    17 episodes17 eps • 1998–2006
    Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan
    • Beverley Leslieas Beverley Leslie
    17 episodes17 eps • 2001–2020
    Tim Bagley
    Tim Bagley
    • Larryas Larry
    17 episodes17 eps • 2000–2020
    Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner
    • Marilyn Trumanas Marilyn Truman
    15 episodes15 eps • 2001–2020
    Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano
    • Elliotas Elliot
    13 episodes13 eps • 2001–2017
    Brian Jordan Alvarez
    Brian Jordan Alvarez
    • Estefan Gloriaas Estefan Gloria
    13 episodes13 eps • 2018–2020
    Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds
    • Bobbi Adleras Bobbi Adler
    12 episodes12 eps • 1999–2006
    Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
    Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
    • Smittyas Smitty
    12 episodes12 eps • 2002–2020
    Jerry Levine
    Jerry Levine
    • Joeas Joe
    12 episodes12 eps • 2000–2018
    Gary Grubbs
    Gary Grubbs
    • Harlin Polkas Harlin Polk
    11 episodes11 eps • 1998–1999
    • Creators
      • David Kohan
      • Max Mutchnick
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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 bisexual 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)

    User reviews278

    Review
    Top review
    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.
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    FAQ5

    • Why does Karen work for Grace if she is rich?
    • Were Will and Jack Ever a Couple?
    • How Old is Karen?

    Details

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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
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • KoMut Entertainment
      • Three Princesses and a P
      • Three Sisters Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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