I Never Cheered for my Father

Episode # 137 (6.21)

Airdate 4/8/2004

Writer(s) Adam Barr

Producers Jeff Greenstein & Jhoni Marchinko and James Burrows

Director James Burrows

Plot Synopsis

Responding to the pleas of his father's mistress turned girlfriend Tina, Will attempts to discover whether there is a new woman in his dad's life. However, when his father's new mistress turns out to be his mother, Will must find a way to break the shocking truth to Tina. Meanwhile, Elliot's decision to try out for his high school cheerleading squad has Jack all smiles as he is determined to help his son make the team.

Cast

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

Guest Cast

Blythe Danner (Marilyn Truman)
Lesley Ann Warren (Tina)
Michael Angarano (Elliot)
Sara Paxton (Melanie)

Notes

Debra Messing does not appear in this episode (Grace was "out of town").
This episode is Elliot's only appearance this season, though he was mentioned in "Courting Disaster". He was last seen in Season 5's "Field of Queens".
This episode was a Zap2It Best Bet and a Yahoo! Daily TV Pick.
Marilyn and Tina finally meet up face to face.
Jack agrees to devote more time to neglected Elliot.

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Airdates & Ratings

04/08/2004 08:32 PM: 08.9/15% #11 — Special Time
07/15/2004 09:30 PM: 04.8/09% #40