Will & Grace (2017): Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 28, 2017

Starring: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally

Summary: The multiple Emmy-winning comedy returns with Will and Grace living together again at their New York apartment with Jack as their neighbor. While Karen is back living at her mansion as the revival ignores the final episode of season eight.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E16. One Job
Air Date: March 29, 2018
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S1:E16. It's a Family Affair
Air Date: April 5, 2018
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S1:E14. The Beefcake and the Cake Beef
Air Date: March 15, 2018

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David Wiegand

Sep 26, 2017

Current-affairs references are woven throughout the two latter episodes, but there’s a much greater emphasis on rekindling the magic that was and is the real strength of the show. That said, Will & Grace doesn’t “just” feel as though it’s picking up where it left off 11 years ago. It is so full of contemporary grace notes, it almost feels like a brand new show. Read full review

Leah Greenblatt

Sep 27, 2017

The 2017 reboot is a blithe, fizzy mix of the familiar and new. Read full review

Willa Paskin

Sep 28, 2017

In 2017, Will & Grace is still a show that America needs, because now it’s a sharp comedy about white, moneyed, liberal hypocrisy. Read full review

Verne Gay

Sep 27, 2017

Just like old times--make that exactly like old times. Will & Grace is back without missing a beat, or updating one, either. Read full review

Daniel D'Addario

Sep 26, 2017

The humor is tired in the old, comforting way--Karen and especially Jack (Sean Hayes), two of TV’s most ingenious supporting characters, spark with all their old wit. ... I have no particular nostalgic bond with recently-revived series like The X-Files and Gilmore Girls, but Will & Grace can override better judgement when it hits its rhythm. And not all of the political tones the show strikes are quite so repetitious. Read full review

Kelly Lawler

Sep 27, 2017

The feeling of being frozen in time is harshly apparent in the premiere episode. ... As exhausting as the Trump focus is, the bigger issue is that it throws away the events of what fans thought was the series finale in a rushed opening that explains why Will and Grace are once again living together. However, the second and third episodes do a much better job re-introducing the characters. Read full review

Josh Bell

Sep 28, 2017

When it premiered in 1998, Will & Grace was groundbreaking for its matter-of-fact depiction of the friendship between a gay man and a straight woman, even if its sitcom rhythms were already somewhat played out. Those jokes and storylines have only gotten weaker with age, and what was once a trailblazer is now left far behind. Read full review

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Maan

Nov 15, 2017

I am really loving the new season. The first episode was like they where searching which way they should go, but after that.. I am really enjoying it and the humor in it. I also like that they have each episode a little learning experience in it. I can't wait to see more of it. Excellent. 10/10

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AstoriaAvish

Nov 5, 2017

After the very politically driven first episode, I was a little concerned that maybe that would be the direction the show continued in. Now, after 6 episodes, it is clearly not focusing on the political climate and I am laughing just as hard as I did, if not harder, every Thursday night thanAfter the very politically driven first episode, I was a little concerned that maybe that would be the direction the show continued in. Now, after 6 episodes, it is clearly not focusing on the political climate and I am laughing just as hard as I did, if not harder, every Thursday night than I did with the original run. These characters are as relevant as ever and the shows' legacy has not been diminished a single iota.… Expand

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gerry6992

Sep 28, 2017

They are incredible. It's so good to have them back weekly. Will Grace Jack and Karen are there and it feels so good. I love this show, its sense of humor.

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Iamcritical86

Nov 12, 2018

So nice to see this ensemble come together again. I think Karen and Jack are my favorites, but that's no surprise. Looking at some of the reviews, many people seem to agree.

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Ripandread

Oct 6, 2017

Why do some TV shows feel that they need to interject politics into their scripts? When this show first debuted years ago I watched on a regular basis and thought it was one of the best-acted comedies that had come along in years. This is why I felt let down after the first episode of theWhy do some TV shows feel that they need to interject politics into their scripts? When this show first debuted years ago I watched on a regular basis and thought it was one of the best-acted comedies that had come along in years. This is why I felt let down after the first episode of the re-make. After saying all of that I still think that Jack and Karen are a riot to watch.… Expand

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dapperebas

Sep 30, 2017

I was really looking forward to this 2017 W&G. But what a disappointment it was. They are trying so hard but that is just the problem. In the old seasons Will, Grace and coked up, pill sniffing diva didn't try to be funny, they just were. Now even their face are saying....'wasn't that justI was really looking forward to this 2017 W&G. But what a disappointment it was. They are trying so hard but that is just the problem. In the old seasons Will, Grace and coked up, pill sniffing diva didn't try to be funny, they just were. Now even their face are saying....'wasn't that just so funny what I just said, huh huh nudge nudge wink wink'. Only Jack had a few jokes that were not trying to be funny but just were.
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I'll give a couple more episodes. Hopefully that will make it less slapstick and more witty comedy.… Expand

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mahlahamber

Oct 26, 2018

Please...the laugh track on Will and Grace is terrible. When there was no audience laughter I enjoyed the jokes more. The show is the funniest going right now. Stop telling me where to laugh.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 24, 2019
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 2018
Season 1

73
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2017
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  S1:E16. One Job
  Air Date: March 29, 2018
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  S1:E16. It's a Family Affair
  Air Date: April 5, 2018
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  S1:E14. The Beefcake and the Cake Beef
  Air Date: March 15, 2018
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  S1:E13. Sweatshop Annie & The Annoying Baby Shower
  Air Date: March 8, 2018
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  S1:E12. Three Wise Men
  Air Date: March 1, 2018
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  S1:E11. Staten Island Fairy
  Air Date: February 1, 2018
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  S1:E10. The Wedding
  Air Date: January 18, 2018
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  S1:E9. There's Something About Larry
  Air Date: January 11, 2018
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  S1:E8. Friends and Lover
  Air Date: January 4, 2018
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  S1:E7. A Gay Olde Christmas
  Air Date: December 5, 2017
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  S1:E6. Rosario's Quinceanera
  Air Date: November 2, 2017
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  S1:E5. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying
  Air Date: October 26, 2017
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  S1:E4. Grandpa Jack
  Air Date: October 19, 2017
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  S1:E3. Emergency Contact
  Air Date: October 12, 2017
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  S1:E2. Who's Your Daddy
  Air Date: October 5, 2017
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  S1:E1. 11 Years Later
  Air Date: September 28, 2017