Jingle Balls

Episode #		78 (4.11)
Season #		4
Original Airdate		12/13/2001
Writer		Laura Kightlinger
Producers		David Kohan & Max Mutchnick and James Burrows
Director		James Burrows

Plot Synopsis

During the holidays, Jack's boss Dorleen allows him to decorate a Barney's display window, while Will meets a ballet dancer but is too embarrassed to introduce him to his friends.

Cast

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

Guest Cast

• Parker Posey (Dorleen)
• Larry Sullivan (Robert)
• Paul Keith (Guy)

Notes

• This is the show's first ever holiday episode.
• A special credit was given for "production assistance furnished by Barney's New York."
• This is Parker Posey's second appearance as Dorleen, a Floor Manager at Barney's.

Goodies

• Credits for this Episode.
• Transcript of this Episode.
• TheDance.wmv: Will's new boyfriend finds The Dance.
• TheWindow1.wmv: Jack and Karen decorate a window at Barney's.
• SantaPrayer.wmv: Jack prays to Santa Claus.
• TheWindow2.wmv: Santa answers Jack's prayer.
• Stroke.wav (Will)

Viewer Rating

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Airdates & Ratings

• 12/13/2001 09:00 PM: 12.5/19% #05 — #1 in Timeslot
• 03/21/2002 09:00 PM: 09.8/15% #11
• 08/29/2002 09:30 PM: 05.3/09% #40
• 12/19/2002 09:00 PM: 07.8/12% #13

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