Will & Grace season 10 episode 8 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Grace's divorce lawyer reveals Stan has evidence of her affair, threatening her settlement. Meanwhile, Will, coached by Jack, downplays his intelligence to attract news anchor McCoy Whitman. At a strip club, Karen negotiates with Lorraine for compromising photos of Stan, leading Grace to perform an awkward pole dance for them. During Will's date with McCoy, the ruse unravels, exposing insecurities and ending the evening in disappointment. The episode closes with Will and Jack reflecting on their friendship and the night's events.

Full Episode S10E08 Recap

### Will and Grace's Apartment: The Divorce Lawyer's News - Grace meets her divorce lawyer, who informs her that Stan has photographic evidence of her affair with Malcolm. - This could affect her divorce settlement, potentially reducing the money she might receive. ### The Café: Grace's Realization - Grace mistakenly criticizes a barista, leading to a moment of self-reflection about her tendency to shame people. - She acknowledges this flaw in a conversation with Barry, a customer at the café. ### The Gay Bar: Will's Encounter with McCoy Whitman - Will and Jack discuss strategies for Will to attract McCoy Whitman, a popular news anchor. - Jack advises Will to downplay his intelligence and be more playful to appeal to McCoy. - Will struggles to follow Jack's advice, leading to an awkward but successful interaction with McCoy. ### Karen and Lorraine: The Photo Negotiation - Karen seeks out Lorraine Finster, hoping to obtain photos of her affair with Stan for her divorce case. - Lorraine, initially resistant, agrees to provide the photos if Grace performs a pole dance at the club where she works. ### Will's Apartment: The Dinner Date with McCoy - Will prepares for his date with McCoy. Jack, pretending to be the host and cook, helps Will maintain his less intellectual persona. - The date progresses with McCoy showing interest in Will's deliberately dumbed-down personality. ### The Strip Club: Grace's Performance - Grace reluctantly performs a pole dance to secure the photos from Lorraine, who is moved by Grace's effort and empathy. - Lorraine ultimately hands over her phone with the incriminating photos to Grace. ### Will's Apartment: The Truth Revealed - McCoy grows suspicious of Will's act and confronts him about his true intelligence. - Will admits to the ruse, leading to a discussion about McCoy's insecurities and preference for less intellectual partners. - McCoy leaves, disappointed with both Will and Jack's deception. ### Aftermath: Will and Jack Reflect - Will and Jack reflect on the evening's events, with Jack expressing disappointment at the missed opportunity. - Despite the outcome, their friendship is reaffirmed, emphasizing the value they place on each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main issue concerning Grace's divorce settlement?

The main issue is that Stan has photographic evidence of Grace's affair with Malcolm, which could reduce the money she receives in the settlement.

Who is McCoy Whitman?

McCoy Whitman is a popular news anchor that Will is attracted to and tries to date.

What advice does Jack give Will about attracting McCoy?

Jack advises Will to act less intelligent and more playful to appeal to McCoy.

Why does Karen seek out Lorraine Finster?

Karen seeks out Lorraine to obtain photos of her affair with Stan to use in her divorce case.

What condition does Lorraine set for giving Karen the photos?

Lorraine requires Grace to perform a pole dance at the club where she works in exchange for the photos.

How does McCoy react when he discovers Will's true personality?

McCoy is disappointed and leaves after realizing Will and Jack were pretending to be different than they actually are.

What is the outcome of Grace's effort to get the photos from Lorraine?

Grace successfully performs a pole dance, and Lorraine, moved by her effort, gives her the photos.

How does the episode end for Will and Jack?

The episode ends with Will and Jack reflecting on the night's events, reaffirming their friendship despite the disappointment.

Will & Grace season 10 episode 8

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