The Cast of Will and Grace

Season 9, Episode 918

Original Airdate: November 16, 2003

Inside the Actors Studio will delve into a new aspect of the performing arts when host James Lipton sits down with the cast and director of one of televisions most celebrated sitcoms, Will & Grace.

Now in its sixth season, Will & Grace continues to garner critical acclaim and is considered one of the best comedies on television. In 2000, the series won three Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress (Megan Mullally) and Outstanding Supporting Actor (Sean Hayes). In November 2001, Eric McCormack received an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

In 2002 Will & Grace received more Emmy nominations than any other comedy series, leading the pack with 13 nominations. In 2003, Debra Messing took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

On Inside the Actors Studio, Debra Messing (Grace Adler), Eric McCormack (Will Truman), Megan Mullally (Karen Walker) and Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland) will share their experiences working as a comedic ensemble, as well as in film and theater.

James Burrows, who has been the recipient of ten Emmy Awards and is the most nominated director in the history of television at the Director's Guild, will share his experiences working on many of television's best sitcoms, including Will & Grace, Frasier, Wings, Night Court, and Cheers, which over 11 seasons is still the most nominated series in the Television Academy's history.