The seventh season of Will & Grace premiered on September 16, 2004 and concluded on April 29, 2005. It consisted of 24 episodes.
Synopsis[]
The story continues after the Season 6 finale, with the admittance of Leo's infidelity, Karen's whirlwind marriage (and divorce), Jack's budding career as a back-up dancer and Will's new relationship with Vince.
Main Cast[]
- Eric McCormack as Will Truman
- Debra Messing as Grace Adler
- Megan Mullally as Karen Walker
- Sean Hayes as Jack McFarland
- Shelley Morrison as Rosario Salazar
Recurring cast[]
- Harry Connick, Jr. as Leo Markus
- Blythe Danner as Marilyn Truman
- Leslie Jordan as Beverley Leslie
- Bobby Cannavale as Vince D'Angelo
- Mark Harelik as Tim
- Alec Baldwin as Malcolm Widmark
- Jeff Goldblum as Scott Woolley
- Edward Burns as Nick
- Eric Stoltz as Tom Cassidy
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Ro D'Angelo
- Robert Costanzo as Paul D'Angelo
- Josh Keaton as Salvatore
Guest Stars[]
- Jennifer Lopez as herself
- Debbie Reynolds as Bobbi Adler
- Leigh-Allyn Baker as Ellen
- Tim Bagley as Larry
- Jerry Levine as Joe
- Molly Shannon as Val Bassett
- Lily Tomlin as Margot
- Emily Rutherfurd as Joanne
- Janet Jackson as herself
- Patti LuPone as herself
- Rip Taylor as himself
- Will Arnett as Artemus Johnson
- Erinn Hayes as Katherine Fallon
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Ned Weathers
- Kristin Davis as Nadine
- Patrick Fabian as Alan
- Victor Garber as Peter Bovington
- Buck Henry as Leonard
- Hallee Hirsh as Olivia
- Roscoe Lee Browne as Linus
- Chita Rivera as Lenore
- Michele Lee as Lucille
- Luke Perry as Aaron
- Stuart Townsend as Edward
- Eric Allan Kramer as Barry
- Sharon Stone as Dr. Georgia Keller
- Phil Morris as Dr. Norman
- Alan Arkin as Martin Adler
- Lee Majors as Burt Wolfe
- Stacy Keach as Wendell Schacter
- Seth Green as Randall Finn
Episodes[]
| No. in series |
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Title | Writer | Director | Original air date | |
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| 147 | 1 | FYI: I Hurt, Too | Alex Herschlag & Dave Flebotte | James Burrows | September 16, 2004 | |
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Jack and Jennifer Lopez return from her summer tour to relax, but a pushy Karen recruits Jack to help her get J-Lo's attention for her newly written song, "FYI: I Hurt, Too." Meanwhile, Grace takes out her frustrations over her cheating husband Leo on a beat-up Will. | |||||
| 148 | 2 | Back Up, Dancer | Tracy Poust & Jon Kinnally | James Burrows | September 23, 2004 | |
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Jack auditions as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson. Meanwhile, Grace comes between Will and Vince. | |||||
| 149 | 3 | One Gay at a Time | Sally Bradford | James Burrows | September 30, 2004 | |
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Free food lures Grace to AA, where she links up again with wacky Val; a new gay TV network relishes Jack's earthy ideas, like a nude variation of "Jeopardy." | |||||
| 150 | 4 | Company | Bill Wrubel | James Burrows | October 7, 2004 | |
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Will and Grace invite a new neighbor over for dinner. Meanwhile, Jack feels he can't relate to his new co-workers after they mock him about his Cher doll. | |||||
| 151 | 5 | Key Party | Sonja Warfield | James Burrows | October 14, 2004 | |
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Vince has the perfect gift for Will's birthday -- until Grace convinces him otherwise. Meanwhile, Karen is depressed because Will's birthday coincides with her late husband Stan's birthday. | |||||
| 152 | 6 | The Newlydreads | Kate Angelo | James Burrows | October 21, 2004 | |
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Karen takes over when Grace can't handle a newlywed couple. Will convinces Jack to aid a local gay-bookstore owner to save his store from closing. | |||||
| 153 | 7 | Will & Grace & Vince & Nadine | Gary Janetti | James Burrows | November 4, 2004 | |
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Will and Grace invite Vince and his straight female friend, Nadine, over for dinner and her sweetness belies a deep-rooted jealousy. Meanwhile, Karen's stint as Jack's assistant at Out TV proves disastrous. | |||||
| 154 | 8 | Saving Grace, Again (Part 1) | Greg Malins | James Burrows | November 11, 2004 | |
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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. | |||||
| 155 | 9 | Saving Grace, Again (Part 2) | Gail Lerner | James Burrows | November 18, 2004 | |
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Will and Grace go on a road trip for Grace's getaway weekend, while Jack signs up a has-been commercial star for the Out TV spokesman. | |||||
| 156-157 | 10-11 | Queens For a Day | Kirk J. Rudell | James Burrows | November 25, 2004 | |
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When Vince's mother injures her leg and is unable to make her traditional Italian Thanksgiving, Will comes to the rescue by offering to make his own special dinner -- but Vince's slap-happy mother refuses to give Will any credit. Meanwhile, Jack gives Vince's sister Ro a few pointers on a big secret she is keeping from her family and fiancé. Elsewhere, Grace and Karen get very cozy with Vince's much younger cousin. | |||||
| 158 | 12 | Christmas Break | Bill Wrubel | James Burrows | December 9, 2004 | |
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Grace attends a holiday party at Will's mother's home and accidentally breaks a treasured Lladro figurine. Meanwhile, Karen's reunited with her stepdaughter, whose connivances are known to Jack. | |||||
| 159 | 13 | Board Games | Sally Bradford | James Burrows | January 6, 2005 | |
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A spiteful magnate seeks to bankrupt Karen over a high-school affront that scarred his psyche. Meanwhile, Grace and Jack run into Vince while playing hooky from work. | |||||
| 160 | 14 | Partners | Alex Herschlag | James Burrows | January 13, 2005 | |
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Will's shrewd boss hosts 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. | |||||
| 161 | 15 | Bully Woolley | Greg Malins | James Burrows | February 3, 2005 | |
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Using an alias, Scott Woolley hires Grace to design his new restaurant under the condition Grace fires Karen. Meanwhile, Jack takes Will out to the club to get his mind off Vince, but ends up ditching him. | |||||
| 162 | 16 | Dance Cards & Greeting Cards | Gail Lerner | James Burrows | February 10, 2005 | |
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Grace meets a hunky greeting card writer on Valentine's day as Karen's former nemesis Scott Woolley tries to win her heart by showering her with gifts. | |||||
| 163 | 17 | The Birds and the Bees | Steve Gabriel | James Burrows | February 17, 2005 | |
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Grace has a hot date with a new beau, and an uncomfortable Will is talked into coming along so Grace doesn't get out of control. Meanwhile, Jack has the hots for nerdy bird-watcher Aaron. | |||||
| 164 | 18 | The Fabulous Baker Boy | Kate Angelo | James Burrows | February 24, 2005 | |
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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 is humbled by Jack, who, in turn, gets a dressing-down from Grace. | |||||
| 165 | 19 | Sour Balls | Laura Kightlinger | James Burrows | March 17, 2005 | |
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Will and Jack invest in a house at a "big, hot, gay getaway" in upstate New York. Meanwhile, Ellen asks Grace to babysit her three children, but changes her mind when she finds out Will is out of town. | |||||
| 166 | 20 | The Blonde Leading the Blind | Sonja Warfield | James Burrows | April 21, 2005 | |
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Noted shrink Dr. Georgia Keller gives short shrift to Will and full attention to Grace, an "interesting" case study for the therapist's new book. Meanwhile, eyeglasses redefine reality for Karen. | |||||
| 167 | 21 | It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World | Jordana Arkin | James Burrows | May 5, 2005 | |
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Jack secretly sets Will up for his new show on OutTV, "Pink'd". Grace and Karen go golfing with Grace's father and his buddy. | |||||
| 168 | 22 | From Queer to Eternity | Barry Langer | James Burrows | May 10, 2005 | |
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Grace has a "near death" experience while shopping and decides to have Will draw up her will. Meanwhile, Jack discovers that someone is using the "McFarland Method" to teach acting classes. | |||||
| 169 | 23 | Friends with Benefits | Jon Kinnally & Tracy Poust | James Burrows | May 19, 2005 | |
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Having quit his job at the law firm, Will turns to a career in writing. Meanwhile, Tom, an old flame from college, returns to ask Grace to design a hotel while Jack struggles to produce his latest show for OutTV; Karen is forced to apologize to Beverley. | |||||
| 170 | 24 | Kiss and Tell | Gary Janetti | James Burrows | May 19, 2005 | |
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Will becomes suspicious of his new boss and he discovers a startling secret about an old friend. Meanwhile, Grace quits the hotel design job when Tom can no longer hide his feelings; Jack is promoted to host of his own talk show with Karen as co-host. | |||||
