The Best Episodes Written By Max Mutchnick

Every TV Episode Written by Max Mutchnick Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Max Mutchnick Ratings Summary

The best episode written by Max Mutchnick is "Chicken & Stuffing", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by James Burrows". "Chicken & Stuffing" aired on 10/1/2012 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Key".

  • Chicken & Stuffing
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #1 - Chicken & Stuffing

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2012

    Joe and Louis bicker about who takes better care of whom when Louis discovers that Joe and Ali haven’t been “romantic” lately.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • The Key
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #2 - The Key

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2012

    Joe is stuck in the middle after Ali finds out that Louis has a key to Joe’s apartment and she does not.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • Pilot
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #3 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2010

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • Acting Out
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #4 - Acting Out

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/22/2000

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • Big Brother is Coming: Part II
    8.5/10 2 votes

    #5 - Big Brother is Coming: Part II

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/23/1999

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • A New Lease On Life
    8.0/10 4 votes

    #6 - A New Lease On Life

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/1998

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • Head Case
    8.0/10 4 votes

    #7 - Head Case

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/1998

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • Big Brother is Coming: Part I
    8.0/10 2 votes

    #8 - Big Brother is Coming: Part I

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/1999

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • The Truth About Will and Dogs
    7.5/10 2 votes

    #9 - The Truth About Will and Dogs

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/15/1998

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • The Pilot (Love & Marriage)
    7.2/10 12 votes

    #10 - The Pilot (Love & Marriage)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/1998

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • Between a Rock and Harlin's Place
    7.0/10 3 votes

    #11 - Between a Rock and Harlin's Place

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/1998

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • The Finale, Part I
    7.0/10 1 votes

    #12 - The Finale, Part I

    Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 5/18/2006

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • The Finale, Part II
    7.0/10 1 votes

    #13 - The Finale, Part II

    Season 8 Episode 24 - Aired 5/18/2006

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • Dreamers
    6.0/10 3 votes

    #14 - Dreamers

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2015

    Danni advises A.J. to give up on his dream of being a ball player, while A.J. inspires Danni to pursue her passion as a singer. Meanwhile, Joy's involvement in an AIDS Walk brings up the issue of charity, and just how cheap Ben can be.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • Guess Who's Not Coming To Dinner
    1.0/10 1 votes

    #15 - Guess Who's Not Coming To Dinner

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/1999

    Despite her moving out (to across the hall), Will still feels that Grace clings to him, so she asserts her independence by having a dinner party without him. Meanwhile, to keep the INS at bay, Jack is forced to move in with Rosario.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick

  • Brothers, A Love Story
    1.0/10 1 votes

    #16 - Brothers, A Love Story

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/8/2001

    Will is torn over ending his newfound relationship with Matt, a rising TV sportcaster who is extremely reluctant to let the world – especially his macho business associates – 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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Max Mutchnick