Plot Synopsis

Grace brings Will for support when she goes home to celebrate her deceased mother's birthday. Meanwhile, Jack's faith in love is crushed after breaking up with Drew, and uncovering a secret in Karen's marriage.

Cast

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

Guest Cast

• Alec Baldwin (Malcolm Widmark)
• Robert Klein (Martin Adler)
• Mary McCormack (Janet Adler)
• Sara Rue (Joyce Adler)
• Ryan Pinkston (Drew)
• Charles C. Stevenson Jr (Smitty)

Notes

• To be continued...
• Alec Baldwin (Malcolm Widmark) last appeared in the season 8 episode "The Hole Truth".
• Sara Rue previously appeared as Joyce Adler in the classic season 3 episode "Lows in the Mid-Eighties".
• Martin Adler previously appeared in the 7th season episode "It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World", but was played by Alan Arkin, who was unavailable for this episode.
• Likewise, Janet Adler previously appeared in the 6th season episode "The Accidental Tsuris", but was played by Geena Davis.
• Malcolm refers to Karen as "Frau Beaverhausen" during foreplay.

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