Acting Out
| Title | “Acting Out” |
| Episode # | 2.14 (36) |
| Season # | 2 |
| Original Airdate | 22-Feb-2000 |
| Writers | David Kohan & Max Mutchnick |
| Producers | David Kohan & Max Mutchnick and James Burrows |
| Director | James Burrows |
Plot Synopsis
Will and Jack appear on "Today" to protest NBC for yanking a gay kiss from a sitcom episode. Meanwhile, Grace seeks Karen's advice on dumping a weirdo beau.
Cast
- Eric McCormack (Will Truman)
- Debra Messing (Grace Adler)
- Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)
- Megan Mullally (Karen Walker)
Guest Cast
- Al Roker (Himself)
- Corey Parker (Josh)
- Jeff Blumenkrantz (Craig Vissay)
- Mary Pat Gleason (Sally)
- Amy Crofoot (Receptionist)
- Jo Marie Payton (Mrs. Freeman)
Notes
- www.justjack.com is an actual web site created by the producers. (The link now points to NBC.com's Will & Grace page, but it used to be special site created by "Jack".)
- This is the first episode that features outdoor scenes filmed on the streets of New York City.
Media
- Transcript of this Episode.
- DumpingJosh.wmv: Grace wants to dump Josh
- Today.wmv: Jack and Will get on "Today"
- 0214-Outtake.wmv: Blooper (Sean drops a bottle top).
Viewer Rating
Airdates & Ratings
| Date | Time | Rating | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2000 | 9:00 PM | 10.5/15% | #39 | |
| 05/02/2000 | 8:30 PM | 04.3/06% | #80 | Special 8:30 Episode |
| 07/20/2000 | 9:00 PM | 07.7/13% | #23 | New Time! Thursday 9:00 |
| 01/17/2002 | 8:30 PM | 12.8/19% | #08 | Replacing "Inside Schwartz" |