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24 Episodes 2004 - 2005
Grace is struggling to cope with her grief after breaking up with Leo but Leo still tries to win her back. Later, Grace starts to go to Anonymous Alcoholics meeting despite not being an alcoholic. Elsewhere, Will meets Vince's family for the first time and Jack and Will decide to go halves on a holiday home.
Episode 1
Thu, Sep 16, 2004 30 mins
Jennifer Lopez shares some rowdy scenes with Jack and Karen, pitching J-Lo a ballad Kar wrote. Meanwhile, Leo's infidelity tests Grace. Leo: Harry Connick Jr. Subway Passenger: Jason Landau. Directed by James Burrows.
Episode 2
Thu, Sep 23, 2004 30 mins
Janet Jackson spoofs herself, pitting Jack in a dance-off for a backup-dancer gig against an aging trouper: Karen's ex-lover (Will Arnett). Vince: Bobby Cannavale. Lieutenant: Steve Ryan. Choreographer: Andrew Ableson.
Episode 3
Thu, Sep 30, 2004 30 mins
Free food lures Grace to AA, where she links up again with wacky Val (Molly Shannon); a new gay TV network relishes Jack's earthy ideas. Like a nude variation of "Jeopardy." Tim: Mark Harelik. Mitchell: Jon Kinnally.
Episode 4
Thu, Oct 7, 2004 30 mins
A new upstairs neighbor (Stephen Tobolowsky) riles Grace; bad vibes beset Jack, who's working as an exec at a gay TV network, where he's unnerved that "everyone is so smart." Tim: Mark Harelik. Jimmy: Sam Pancake.
Episode 5
Thu, Oct 14, 2004 30 mins
A birthday party for Will (who's 40 going on 37) is an uneasy celebration, thanks to a symbolic gift from his new lover that betokens commitment. The strangest present: a nude portrait of Will that's lacking in certain details.
Episode 6
Thu, Oct 21, 2004 30 mins
Divorce stress rattles Grace, who can't handle newlywed clients, so Karen takes over the job with an uncharacteristic flourish. A doomed gay bookstore gets help from Will. Sort of. Linus: Roscoe Lee Browne.
Episode 7
Thu, Nov 4, 2004 30 mins
Kristin Davis ("Sex and the City") plays a doting soul mate of Will's lover, whose sweetness belies a deep-rooted jealousy. Meanwhile, Karen's stint as Jack's assistant at OutTV proves disastrous. Vince: Bobby Cannavale. Tim: Mark Harelik.
Episode 8
Thu, Nov 11, 2004 30 mins
Part 1 of two. Memories of Leo haunt Grace as their wedding anniversary nears and she readies to get back in the dating game. Meanwhile, Karen and Jack fix each other up on dates, which, of course, turn out disastrously.
Episode 9
Thu, Nov 18, 2004 30 mins
Divorce angst ruffles Grace in this two-parter's conclusion, which also concerns Jack's plan for a has-been commercial star (Victor Garber), signed up as an OutTV spokesman. Rip Taylor has a cameo as his irrepressible self.
Episode 10
Thu, Nov 25, 2004 30 mins
Part 1 of two. A chaotic Thanksgiving with Will's lover's folks finds Grace attracted to a young hunk, and Jack privy to a sex secret that could tear the family apart. Meanwhile, Will cooks and tries to keep peace. Ro: Jamie-Lynn DiScala.
Episode 11
Thu, Nov 25, 2004 30 mins
Conclusion. Turkey Day chaos continues amid sexual rivalry that pits Grace against Karen for the attentions of a hottie. A much younger hottie. Meanwhile, tensions surround a revelation involving Will's lover's sister (Jamie-Lynn DiScala).
Episode 12
Thu, Dec 9, 2004 30 mins
Grace fears Marilyn's wrath for breaking her beloved figurine. It's an accident Grace opts to hide, but she's hard-pressed to hide her guilt. Elsewhere, Karen's stepdaughter returns, prompting a bittersweet reunion. Marilyn: Blythe Danner.
Episode 13
Thu, Jan 6, 2005 30 mins
Jeff Goldblum guest stars as a spiteful magnate out to bankrupt Karen over a high-school affront that scarred his psyche. Also, a secret emerges in the life of Will's lover Vince that, unfortunately, becomes known to Grace and Jack.
Episode 14
Thu, Jan 13, 2005 30 mins
Lily Tomlin guest stars as Will's shrewd boss, hosting a posh party to size up associates who are anxious for a full partnership in the firm. At the fete, the competition turns testy, and Grace winds up schmoozing with the boss's spouse.
Episode 15
Thu, Feb 3, 2005 30 mins
Tony winner Patti LuPone ("Evita") guest stars as herself in a plot that centers on Will's breakup with Vince and Jack's idolatry of LuPone. Also, vengeful Woolley (Jeff Goldblum) is back with a despicable new scheme to ruin Karen.
Episode 16
Thu, Feb 10, 2005 30 mins
Michele Lee and Chita Rivera play socialites who are Will and Jack's dazzling dance partners at a Valentine's Day ball. Edward Burns also has a cameo. Scott: Jeff Goldblum. Beverley: Leslie Jordan.
Episode 17
Mon, Feb 14, 2005 30 mins
Luke Perry guest stars as a bird-watcher who Jack sees as a "hot gay nerd." Also, Grace has a hot date with a new beau (Edward Burns), and an uncomfortable Will is talked into coming along so Grace doesn't get out of control.
Episode 18
Thu, Feb 24, 2005 30 mins
A pastry chef frosts Karen, who wants the fellow fired by Will. Trouble is, he's attracted to the guy and his concoctions. Also, Grace's new beau (Edward Burns) is humbled by Jack, who, in turn, gets a dressing-down from Grace.
Episode 19
Thu, Mar 17, 2005 30 mins
Three's a crowd for boozing nights on the town with Karen, Grace and her chum (Leigh-Allyn Baker), a troubled wife who lets her hair down far too long. Also, Will invests in a house at a "big, hot, gay getaway" in upstate New York.
Episode 20
Thu, Apr 21, 2005 22 mins
Sharon Stone plays a noted shrink, who gives short shrift to Will and full attention to Grace, an "interesting" case study for the therapist's new book. In another storyline, eyeglasses redefine reality for Karen.
Episode 21
Thu, May 5, 2005 30 mins
Alan Arkin plays Grace's dad, a joker fond of teasing her with childhood memories. Debbie Reynolds and Lee Majors also guest. Jamie: John Ducey.
Episode 22
Tue, May 10, 2005 22 mins
Stacy Keach guest stars as an acting coach, who's taken over Jack's class and adopted the McFarland Method: "acting is attracting." Also, Blythe Danner reappears as Will's mom, getting very tipsy in a tête-à-tête with Grace.
Episode 23
Thu, May 19, 2005 22 mins
Part 1 of two. Alec Baldwin plays a mysterious stranger who figures in Will's future, and Eric Stoltz is a Romeo from Grace's past. Elsewhere, Seth Green plays an obnoxious former child star signed to host Jack's new talk show.
Episode 24
Thu, May 19, 2005 30 mins
Conclusion. Tom (Eric Stoltz) confesses his feelings for Grace; Will confronts his cryptic new boss (Alec Baldwin). Elsewhere, Jack must co-host his talk show with Karen.