The Buying Game

Episode #		8 (1.08)
Season #		1
Original Airdate		11/30/1998
Writer		Dava Savel
Producers		David Kohan & Max Mutchnick
Director		James Burrows

Plot Synopsis

Grace has the opportunity to buy her studio space from her building's owner. Since savvy lawyer Will is a tough negotiator, she asks him to help her with the offer. Grace thinks the whole deal will be a piece of cake, so she's shocked at the tactics Will has to use to get the price down. Meanwhile, Jack decides to become a massage therapist and asks Karen to be his "guinea pig" for his training. Although reluctant at first, Karen discovers that Jack has a real knack with her back--and wants him all to herself.

Cast

Eric McCormack (Will Truman)
Debra Messing (Grace Adler)
Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)
Megan Mullally (Karen Walker)

Guest Cast

Ivar Brogger (Mr. Hutt)

Notes

Gary Grubbs is listed in the opening credits, but doesn't actually appear in this episode.
Jack tells Karen that he took an oath between God and his mother, but we find out in episode #2.08 "Homo For the Holidays" that was a lie.
Grace's office is located in the Puck Building at 295 Lafayette St., south of Houston St.