Ep 9. I Never Promised You An Olive Garden

In season 2, episode 9 of Will & Grace titled "I Never Promised You An Olive Garden," the gang faces a series of romantic escapades as they attend a wedding and reception. The episode kicks off with Will struggling to figure out what to wear to the wedding. He tries on numerous outfits but doesn't seem happy with any of them until he decides to settle for a grey suit. Grace, on the other hand, is trying to avoid the wedding altogether, but her mother (who's one of the guests) blackmails her into going.

At the wedding, Grace runs into an ex-boyfriend named Marco (played by guest star Enrique Murciano). Marco looks even better than when Grace last saw him, leaving her feeling shy and self-conscious. The two reconnect and agree to go on a date the following night. Meanwhile, Karen is also experiencing some romantic tension of her own when she rekindles her relationship with Lyle Finster (played by guest star John Cleese).

As they head to the reception, Jack and Will decide to act as wingmen for Grace and Marco. They believe that the two make a great match and set out to bring them together. However, their plans are slightly foiled when Grace learns that Marco is engaged to a woman named Maria. Despite that, Marco still wants to pursue things with Grace and suggests they have a secret affair.

Meanwhile, Lyle and Karen's reunion is slightly awkward. He invites her to a fancy dinner, but Karen has other ideas. She heads to a fast-food joint to grab a burger, which Lyle finds less than impressive. However, the two eventually reconcile after Karen takes Lyle to her favorite secret spot — a dumpster behind a fancy restaurant.

As the night goes on, Will becomes increasingly frustrated with his date, who is overly obsessed with the Olive Garden restaurant chain. After hearing her rhapsodize about the endless breadsticks and unlimited salad, Will loses his temper and leaves.

The episode concludes with Grace and Marco's affair being short-lived when Maria discovers their secret. The two have a tense confrontation and ultimately decide not to pursue things any further. Meanwhile, Karen is left feeling hurt when Lyle rejects her offer of a cigarette. Elsewhere, Will is seen making up with his Olive Garden-obsessed date, suggesting that they head to the restaurant for a bite to eat.

Overall, "I Never Promised You An Olive Garden" is a humorous episode with plenty of romantic twists and turns. It shows the complexities of dating and how things can quickly turn complicated when past relationships and affairs are involved. The guest stars also add a fun dynamic to the show, with John Cleese playing the quirky Lyle and Enrique Murciano playing Grace's attractive ex, Marco. Ultimately, the episode serves as a perfect example of Will & Grace's quick-witted dialogue and humorous storylines.