Plot Synopsis

When Grace's rebellious, free-loading older sister Janet comes to town to launch her new jewelry enterprise/folding table subway stand, Grace decides to put her foot down casting her sibling away. However, when her tough love prompts Janet to go corporate by taking a 9-5 job and studio apartment, Grace can't seem to handle her new image. Meanwhile, Karen continues to spurn Lyle's proposals, only to have a change of heart after Lorraine stops by for an impromptu visit to declare her disapproval over Karen's "relationship" with her father.

Cast

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

Guest Cast

• Geena Davis (Janet Adler)
• Minnie Driver (Lorraine Finster)
• John Cleese (Lyle Finster)

Notes

• The title is a play on "The Accidental Tourist", for which Geena Davis won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
• Though she is mentioned in other episodes, this is the first and only on-screen appearance of Janet Adler.
• Tsuris is a Yiddish word meaning trouble or aggravation or misery.
• John Cleese is not credited for his role as Lyle Finster.

Media

• Credits for this Episode.
• Transcript of this Episode.
• 0611-Lyle-150.wmv: Lyle Finster returns.
• 0611-Surprise-150.wmv: Nasty surprise for Lorraine Finster in room 315.
• 0611-Janet-150.wmv: Janet Adler almost pulls it together.

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