Will & Grace
Seen it?1998 | 8 seasons | 22 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 10 Emmys and it earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 8 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along with their friends, they go through the trials of dating, sex, relationships and their careers, butting heads at times but ultimately supporting one another while exchanging plenty of witty banter along the way.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 10 Emmys: Emmy Awards:, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and 6 more. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards:. Won 4 SAG Awards: Screen Actors Guild Awards:, Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Won 2 DGA Awards: Directors Guild of America Awards:, Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series. Won 2 WGA Awards: Writers Guild of America Awards:, Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Writing: Episodic Comedy. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards:. Also nominated for 10 more Emmys, 5 more Golden Globes and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 514K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 5 is the high point.
Season 11998 · 22 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday- Season 21999 · 24 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
- Season 32000 · 25 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Season 42001 · 27 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 52002 · 24 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 62003 · 24 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 72004 · 24 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 82005 · 24 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
Trailer
More like this
Friends
Friday Night FlickAnother much-loved comedy.
Seinfeld Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed comedy.
2 Broke Girls Saturday SpecialAnother comedy, and a Saturday Special.
The King of Queens Sunday Safe BetAnother comedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Malcolm in the Middle Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed comedy.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Created by Max Mutchnick, David Kohan
- Eric McCormackWill Truman
- Debra MessingGrace Adler
- Sean HayesJack McFarland
- Megan MullallyKaren Walker