The Accidental Tsuris

Episode # 127 (6.11)

Airdate 1/15/2004

Writer(s) Jeff Greenstein

Producers Jeff Greenstein & Jhoni Marchinko and James Burrows

Director James Burrows

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", which Geena Davis won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Tsuris is a Yiddish word meaning trouble or aggravation or misery.
John Cleese is not credited for his role as Lyle Finster.

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Airdates & Ratings

01/15/2004 09:32 PM: 09.6/14% #14
07/01/2004 09:00 PM: 04.6/08% #36