The Best Episodes Written By Max Mutchnick

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   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E19/23/2010

   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.

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   #2 - Chicken & Stuffing

   S1:E210/1/2012

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

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   #3 - The Key

   S1:E410/15/2012

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

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Acting Out

   S2:E142/22/2000

   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.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #5 - Big Brother is Coming: Part II

   S1:E152/23/1999

   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.

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   #6 - A New Lease On Life

   S1:E29/28/1998

   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.

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   #7 - Head Case

   S1:E310/5/1998

   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.

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   #8 - Big Brother is Coming: Part I

   S1:E142/16/1999

   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.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - New Will City

   S3:E110/12/2000

   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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    #10 - A Buncha White Chicks Sittin' Around Talkin'

    S4:E255/9/2002

    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 – 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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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Truth About Will and Dogs

    S1:E912/15/1998

    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.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Between a Rock and Harlin's Place

    S1:E410/12/1998

    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.

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    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #13 - The Pilot (Love & Marriage)

    S1:E19/21/1998

    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.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Finale, Part I

    S8:E235/18/2006

    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.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Finale, Part II

    S8:E245/18/2006

    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.

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    4.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Turbulence

    S1:E33/28/2025

    On a flight, Arthur encourages Jerry to repair his relationship with his estranged daughter. When Bunny's sister, Mindy, visits, he tries to keep the peace between her and Sybil.

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    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Here's to You, Mrs. Schneiderman

    S1:E93/28/2025

    Bunny, Jerry and Arthur deal with a sudden tragedy. Together, they try to figure out how to move on.

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    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Brothers, A Love Story

    S3:E142/8/2001

    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.

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    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Guess Who's Not Coming To Dinner

    S2:E19/21/1999

    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.

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    2.3/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Bye, George

    S1:E13/28/2025

    Bunny, Jerry and Arthur reunite at the funeral of their longtime friend, George, which inspires Bunny to invite Jerry and Arthur to live with him and his mother, Sybil, in his Palm Springs home.

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    2.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Working Girls

    S1:E23/28/2025

    Sybil helps Arthur get a job as a personal shopper, but his condescending boss reminds Arthur he’s no longer in fashion; he’s in sales. At a casino, Jerry tries to get tickets to a Donny Osmond concert, while Bunny negotiates with a pit boss when he feels he lost money unfairly.

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