Polk Defeats Truman

Episode #		28 (2.06)
Season #		2
Original Airdate		11/16/1999
Writer		Jeff Greenstein
Producers		David Kohan & Max Mutchnick and James Burrows
Director		James Burrows

Plot Synopsis

With 90 percent of his practice now devoted to the wealthy Harlin Polk, Will dismisses all of his smaller clients, who believed in him before he became a success. But when Harlin's deal falls through, Will finds himself out of work. Meanwhile, Karen's husband Stan puts his foot down and tells her to quit her wild spending, and Grace steps in to help her friend master the art of living within a budget by taking her outlet shopping.

Cast

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

Guest Cast

• Gary Grubbs (Harlin Polk)
• Elaine Bromka (Shopper)

Notes

• This is Harlin's first appearance since episode #10 The Truth About Will and Dogs and also his last appearance.

Goodies

• Transcript of this Episode.
• ToldYaSo.wmv: Grace's "Told Ya So" Song
• Outlet.wmv: Grace and Karen go Outlet Shopping

Viewer Rating

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Airdates & Ratings

• 11/16/1999 09:00 PM: 09.6/14% #43
• 02/01/2000 09:00 PM: 09.4/14% #50 — *Highest rated NBC show of the evening

Related Links

• Season 2 episodes
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