Will, a gay lawyer, and interior designer Grace have been best friends since college. Living in the same apartment complex, they're constantly in each other's business. Stirring the pot of melodrama is Grace's `employee', Karen, and Will's flamboyant friend, Jack.
Pilot - Love & Marriage: Will and Grace are best friends. In fact, they're absolutely perfect for each other - except that Will just happens to be gay. (S1, ep 1)
Will must decide whether to support Grace's independence or selfishly keep her close by inviting her to share his living space. (S1, ep 2)
When Grace suggests knocking down a wall to create a master bathroom, Will is forced to confront his issues on change. (S1, ep 3)
When Grace decorates Will's boss Harlin's apartment, she gets carried away with a cowboy theme. (S1, ep 4)
Boo! Humbug!: On Halloween, Jack dresses up as David 'Hutch' Soul while Karen is costumed as a cat woman. (S1, ep 5)
When Jack reveals that Will once had an affair with a client, she becomes paranoid that Will is keeping secrets from her. (S1, ep 6)
Grace blames her relationship with Will as the reason for her lack of interest in dating. (S1, ep 7)
Grace has the opportunity to buy the studio that serves as her office space and turns to Will for advice. (S1, ep 8)
Grace decides to adopt a dog, but the winsome pooch soon becomes Will's obsession. (S1, ep 9)
Will and Grace become hooked on a real-life soap opera unfolding in their apartment block by eavesdropping through a vent in their floor. (S1, ep 10)
When Jack and Grace discover a shared passion for figure skating, they surprise Will with tickets for Champions on Ice. (S1, ep 11)
Will hires a cleaning lady, but Grace develops a dependency on the new maid and can't be creative without her. (S1, ep 12)
Grace's mother, whose propensity for breaking out into show tunes dismays her daughter as much as it delights Will, Jack and Karen, pays a visit. (S1, ep 13)
Will's estranged older brother, Sam, turns up at Grace's invitation. Sparks soon fly - and not just between the brothers. (S1, ep 14)
Big Brother is Coming - Part 1: Will's estranged older brother, Sam, turns up at Grace's invitation. Sparks soon fly - and not just between the brothers. (S1, ep 14)
Big Brother Is Coming, Pt. 2: Grace tells Will of her romance with his brother, Sam, and unleashes an avalanche of resentment. (S1, ep 15)
Big Brother Is Coming, Pt. 2: Grace tells Will of her romance with his brother, Sam, and unleashes an avalanche of resentment. (S1, ep 15)
Will and Grace compete for the affections of a handsome new neighbour, and even Jack's gaydar can't pick up his preference. (S1, ep 16)
The gang retreats to a cabin in Vermont for the weekend, where Grace rekindles romance with an old flame. (S1, ep 17)
Will finds a 'substitute Grace' in Val, a new neighbour who is available while Grace is consumed with work. (S1, ep 18)
Will is embarrassed about Jack's gay behaviour at the gym, so Jack looks to set him straight about prejudice. (S1, ep 19)
Grace is hired by a publicist on the condition Will agrees to date him. Meanwhile, Jack and Karen teach Will how to kiss someone he finds unattractive. (S1, ep 20)
Rob and Ellen admit that they don't have fun playing games with Will and Grace because of Grace's competitive nature. (S1, ep 21)
After Grace contemplates a renewed relationship with her ex-fiancée, she and Will re-think their living situation. Season finale. (S1, ep 22)