Swish Out of Water

Episode #		170 (8.08)
Season #		8
Original Airdate		11/24/2005
Writer		Kirk J. Rudell
Producers		Gary Janetti, Tracy Poust & Jon Kinnally
Director		James Burrows

Plot Synopsis

Grace finds it impossible to put up with her mother Bobbi's constant nitpicking, so Jack takes it upon himself to help her because, according to him, no one knows how to be a good daughter better than a gay son. Jack subjects her to a barrage of Bobbi-esque insults until Grace finally learns what her mother really means underneath her harsh words. Meanwhile, Will's first case at the Coalition for Justice is about tenants' rights, and the slumlord turns out to be none other than Karen.

Cast

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

Guest Cast

• Debbie Reynolds (Bobbi Adler)
• Sunkrish Bala (Gerald)
• Gil Smith (Policeman)
• Julia Vera (Concepcion)

Notes

• Bobbi Adler was last seen in Season 7's "It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World".
• Karen sings a little bit of "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music.

Goodies

• Credits for this Episode.
• Transcript of this Episode.
• 0808-Bobbi-150.wmv: Grace and Jack go to lunch with Bobbi
• 0808-Justice-150.wmv: Doling out justice, Will Truman style
• 0808-Bait-150.wmv: Jack helps Grace to be a good gay son

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Airdates & Ratings

• 11/24/2005 08:30 PM: 03.6/07% #72

Related Links

• Season 8 episodes
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