Ep 12. He's Come Undone

In this episode of Will & Grace, titled "He's Come Undone," the gang is thrown for a loop when Will (Eric McCormack) starts to act out of character. Grace (Debra Messing) is very worried about her friend and tries to dig deep to figure out what's going on. Meanwhile, Karen (Megan Mullally) is excited to host her birthday party at Grace's apartment, but Jack (Sean Hayes) has a different agenda.

The episode starts with Will struggling with his emotions as he tries to suppress his feelings for a new guy he's been seeing. He tries to act casual around his friends, but they can tell that something's off. Grace tries to get him to open up, but he deflects and makes excuses. Will feels like he's losing control, and it's starting to affect his work.

Unbeknownst to Will, Grace has been grappling with her own issues. She's been feeling lost and unfulfilled in her career, and she's started to wonder if she's wasting her talent. She confides in Karen, who tries to reassure her that she's a fantastic interior designer and that she just needs to trust herself.

Meanwhile, Karen is excited to plan her extravagant birthday party, which includes a photo booth, champagne fountain, and a "juggling stable boy." Grace is hesitant to let Karen have the party at her apartment, but she eventually relents. However, Jack has his own ulterior motives. He's learned that Karen's ex-husband, Stan, is in town, and he wants to confront him about the way he's treated Karen. Jack decides to sneak into Karen's office to look for evidence, but he ends up getting caught in a compromising position.

Back at the apartment, Will's behavior is becoming increasingly erratic. He's obsessively cleaning and organizing the apartment, and he's even taken up knitting as a way to cope with his anxiety. Grace is starting to worry that he's having a nervous breakdown. She talks to Karen about it, who suggests that they throw Will a surprise party to cheer him up.

The surprise party is a success, with Will enjoying the attention and the company of his friends. However, he's still struggling with his emotions, and his behavior takes a disturbing turn. The episode comes to a climactic end as Will's friends rally around him and try to get him the help he needs.

"He's Come Undone" is a powerful episode that deals with sensitive topics such as mental health and emotional vulnerability. The show's writing is top-notch, with the characters' struggles feeling real and authentic. The episode is a testament to the show's enduring appeal and its ability to tackle serious issues with humor and heart.