The Third Wheel Gets the Grace

Episode #		68 (4.01)
Season #		4
Original Airdate		9/20/2001
Writer		David Kohan & Max Mutchnick
Producers		David Kohan & Max Mutchnick and James Burrows
Director		James Burrows

Plot Synopsis

Will returns from vacation to discover that Grace's romantic relationship with neighbor Nathan is humming along -- but Nathan feels neglected when Will and Grace resume their chummy friendship, complete with their own private language and code. Meanwhile, Jack proudly takes his newfound son shopping for school at Barney's while Rosario and Karen each cruise the merchandise looking for the perfect anniversary gift.

Cast

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

Guest Cast

• Woody Harrelson (Nathan)
• Michael Angarano (Elliot)
• Jacqueline Beatty (Woman #1)
• Karin Co (Woman #2)
• Jessica Margaret Dean (Woman #3)
• Debra Kay (Woman #4)

Notes

• Season 4 Premiere.

Goodies

• Credits for this Episode.
• Transcript of this Episode.
• Promo0401.wmv: Season 4 Promo
• Season4Intro.wmv: Season 4 Intro Sequence
• PhoneSex.wmv: Stanley calls Karen at work.
• ATM.wmv: Jack makes a withdrawal from Karen's ATM.
• Shopping1.wmv: Shopping at Barney's 1
• Shopping2.wmv: Shopping at Barney's 2
• BreathOfLife.wav (Rosario)
• DrinksPilingUp.wav (Karen)

Viewer Rating

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Airdates & Ratings

• 09/27/2001 09:00 PM: 14.6/21% #07
• 11/29/2001 09:00 PM: 09.1/14% #27
• 07/25/2002 09:00 PM: 05.1/09% #34

Related Links

• Season 4 episodes
• Previous Episode - “Sons and Lovers”
• Next Episode - “Past and Presents”