| Title | “Alive and Schticking” | 
| Episode # | 8.01 (163) | 
| Season # | 8 | 
| Original Airdate | 29-Sep-2005 | 
| Writers | Bill Wrubel | 
| Producers | Gary Janetti, Tracy Poust & Jon Kinnally | 
| Director | James Burrows | 
Grace contemplates having an affair with a married man. Elsewhere, Jack begins new career as a host of his new talk show "Jack Talk." Will gets some advice from Malcolm and tries to hide from Karen the fact that Stan is alive.
| Date | Time | Rating | Rank | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2005 | 8:30 PM | 06.5/10% | #40 |