Ep 6. William, Tell
- TVPG
- November 9, 1998
- 21 min
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7.6 (426)
Will & Grace season 1 episode 6, "William, Tell," revolves around the ongoing struggle between Will and Grace when it comes to planning their mutual friend Jack's surprise birthday party. Will wants to throw a sophisticated soirée, but Grace is insistent on her idea of a cheesy hoedown. In the midst of their bickering, they both get calls from their respective fathers, who are both attempting to one-up each other with tales of their success. This leads to a competition between Will and Grace about who has the more impressive father, with Jack caught in the middle.
Alongside this central storyline, there are a few subplots that flesh out the characters of the show. We see Jack attempting to prepare himself for his birthday by going on a juice cleanse, and Karen trying to involve herself in the festivities by taking over some of the party planning duties. There are also a few moments of romantic tension between Will and Grace, as they both navigate their feelings for each other and their respective partners.
Overall, "William, Tell" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the characters' different personalities and relationships. It tackles themes of family, competition, and friendship, all while providing plenty of laughs and hijinks along the way. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing more of the dynamic between Will and Grace, as well as the chaos that inevitably ensues whenever Jack and Karen are involved.