The Truth About Will and Dogs

Episode #		10 (1.10)
Season #		1
Original Airdate		12/15/1998
Writer		David Kohan & Max Mutchnick
Producers		David Kohan & Max Mutchnick
Director		James Burrows

Plot Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Guest Cast

• Gary Grubbs (Harlin Polk)
• Tom Gallop (Rob)
• Leigh-Allyn Baker (Ellen)
• Katie O'Rourke (Michelle)
• Michael Lucas (Andy)
• Anthony Paul Meindl (Cute Guy)

Notes

• "Will & Grace" moves to Tuesday at 9:30 (after "Just Shoot Me").
• Grace tells Will that he is ready to start dating.
• Since Will and Grace can't spend time with the puppy while at work, they give him to Jack, who has plenty of time on his hands.

Goodies

• Transcript of this Episode.
• Chihuahua.wmv: Grace picks out a dog.
• Doink.wmv: Will asks Grace to stay home.
• Herro.wmv: You had me at herro.
• Skort.wmv: Karen thins out Grace's closet.

Viewer Rating

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Airdates & Ratings

• 12/15/1998 09:30 PM: 09.5/14% #23 — Moves to Tuesday 9:30
• 03/30/1999 09:30 PM: 09.9/15% #28
• 07/06/1999 09:30 PM: 07.7/13% #23 — Tuesday 9:30

Related Links

• Season 1 episodes
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