Will & Grace season 10 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Will reluctantly agrees to a road trip with his father, Martin, leading to tense and heartfelt moments, including a confrontation about a dark incident from Grace's past involving Martin's friend, Harry. Meanwhile, at Jack's engagement brunch, a dispute over who should be the best man results in a humorous lip-sync challenge and trivia contest between Karen and Will, concluding with Jack's decision to have two best men. The episode combines humor with serious undertones, addressing themes of family, friendship, and societal change.
Full Episode S10E05 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Will hesitant about the trip to Schenectady with his father?
Will is hesitant because he doesn't enjoy trips with his father and feels anxious about the forced bonding.
What causes tension between Will and his father Martin at the apartment?
Tension arises when Martin mentions visiting Will's mother's grave and a man named Harry, which Will is uncomfortable with.
How does the dispute over who should be Jack's best man start?
The dispute starts at Jack's engagement brunch when both Karen and Will insist on paying the bill, claiming to be Jack's best friend.
What unique solution does Jack come up with for his best man dilemma?
Jack decides to have two best men, Karen and Will, after they both win in a trivia challenge about his life.
What serious revelation is made during the road trip with Martin?
Grace reveals that she was sexually assaulted by Harry, Martin's friend, when she was younger, leading to a heartfelt confrontation and apology from Martin.
How does the confrontation between Will, Grace, and Martin end?
The confrontation ends with Martin apologizing to Grace and a deeper understanding between them, with Martin expressing regret for not protecting Grace.
What is the atmosphere like at Jack's engagement brunch?
The atmosphere is joyful and celebratory, but it turns competitive and tense when the best man dispute arises.
How is the best man dispute resolved at Ms. Coco's restaurant?
The dispute is resolved by a lip-sync monologue throwdown and a trivia challenge, leading Jack to declare both Karen and Will as his best men.
What does Grace's confrontation with her father reveal about her past?
The confrontation reveals that Grace was sexually assaulted by her father's friend Harry, which deeply affected her relationship with her father.
How does the episode reflect on changes in society and marriage for gay men?
The episode reflects on societal changes through Jack's engagement, discussions about marriage and gay rights, and the unconventional resolution of having two best men.