Ep 4. Between A Rock & Harlin's Place

Will & Grace is an American television series that aired for the first time in 1998 and centres around the lives of a gay lawyer (Will) and his best friend, a straight woman (Grace), and their eccentric group of friends living in Manhattan, New York City. Season 1 episode 4 is titled "Between A Rock & Harlin's Place" and features the following storyline.

The episode opens with Will and Grace hanging out in their apartment, trying to impress an old college friend, Gary (played by series regular Michael Angarano). They're in competition with each other about who has the more exciting job, but instead of feeling motivated, they both end up feeling defeated. Enter Jack (Sean Hayes) and Karen (Megan Mullally), who have come to warn Will and Grace about their landlord. Harlin (Gary Grubbs) is known for raising the rent and the gang has decided to band together and confront him about it. But just as they are planning their attack, they find out Gary works for Harlin and the group tries to use their connection to their advantage.

Meanwhile, Jack is trying to get Karen a job as Harlin's assistant, but it turns out Karen's lack of experience and questionable work history make her an undesirable candidate. However, the group soon finds out that Gary and Harlin secretly have a strained relationship, and they decide to use that to their advantage. Along the way, we also get to see some snappy one-liners from Karen, Jack's over-the-top antics, and the ongoing banter between Will and Grace.

The episode is full of laughter and some angst with a couple of interesting subplots running through it. As always, the chemistry between the main cast members is on point, and the episode ends on a high note, with Will and Grace's friendship intact and the gang successfully avoiding a rent increase.

In summary, Will & Grace season 1 episode 4 "Between A Rock & Harlin's Place" is a fun-filled episode that showcases the show's strengths in portraying the antics of a group of close-knit friends and their life in Manhattan. The episode is well-written, with the usual witty banter and comedic timing that fans of the show have come to love. It's an enjoyable watch that will leave viewers chuckling and eagerly anticipating more episodes of this hilarious series.