Only The Biggest Will And Grace Fan Can Score Over 90% On This Quiz
- by Cynthia Levy
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Have you heard the good news?! Perhaps you have, and that’s why you are here. To rekindle your love for Will & Grace, to remember the good old times, and to prepare for more episodes with the re-launch of the show! That’s right folks: after eleven years, Will & Grace will grace (pun very much intended) our television screens once more. The show initially ended in 2006, after running for a total of eight seasons. Recently, rumors had flooded social media and news outlets because the set was taken off of display, or something to that effect. It was later confirmed by NBC that they indeed renewed Will & Grace in 2017, after the success of the short special that aired in 2016. Around five episodes have aired so far.
Will & Grace was not only an award-winning show (talk about lots of Emmy awards and even more nominations!), it was also considered ground-breaking at the time of its original run. It tackled topics important to the LGBT community, particularly gays, since Will, one of the protagonists of the show, is a gay character. The show was initially met with criticism, but continued on to enjoy the spotlight and critical acclaim. A museum even added items from their show in their LGBT history collection - that’s how influential and awesome this show was! And now, we can enjoy the wonderful Will & Grace on our TV screens again.
What was Grace’s profession?
If we look at things quite closely, it seems like Will and Grace’s professions match their personalities quite perfectly. Will’s profession is business-like and pragmatic, while Grace’s is more creative and aesthetically inclined (though of course, these professions are both an art and a science)! Grace’s job involves researching, planning, designing, and managing entire projects. She uses both her mathematical and artistic mind in every project she takes on. She also spent time teaching her trade at a school to share her experience and expertise with the world.
To whom did Karen lose her virginity?
Karen is not only known for her riches, her brashness, and her distinct voice, she is also known for being quite promiscuous. She notoriously dates both men and women, including celebrities and political personalities! She is not shy about her body, sleeping around, or engaging in relationships with whoever strikes her fancy at the time. Karen has even had flirty encounters with Grace on occasion. She lost her virginity to a professor who then gave her an A+ and an exemption from writing her paper!
What is the name of Will’s father?
Will’s father plays a big role in his life. Will remembered not having such a great childhood, like when he almost drowned and his mother didn’t save him because she just got her hair done! Or when he was thrown a clown-themed party instead of a cowboy-themed one. His father, however, has shown that he cares for Will and tried to accept him for who he was. But their last encounter with each other was a bitter one, as before he died he told Will that he wished Will was not gay.
Whose baby did Jack claim he was “carrying” after pretending a ball was a pregnant belly?
Jack McFarland is one wacky, hilarious, and confident gay man. Whereas Will is still struggling with his sexuality early on, Jack is confident. In fact, he was so attuned to his sexuality that when he was young, he put a ball his dad gave him for his birthday under his shirt “and told everyone he was pregnant with _____’s baby!” Jack recalled how his father was “discouraging and cruel” about his being gay growing up. Whose “baby” did he claim to be carrying?
Which alias does Karen use while in “poor areas?”
So we know Karen to be brash, cruel, and tactless, especially with people not of her social status. While her “spoiled, gold-digging” personality is something that makes Grace think that she “would sooner chew off her own foot than do an honest day’s work.” She uses numerous aliases, which suggests she is not exactly what she seems and lives a more exciting lifestyle than she lets on. She implied once that Karen may not even be her real name, as she changes her name to “throw off the Feds.”
What was the name of Grace’s mother?
Played by the wonderful Debbie Reynolds, she is the mother of Grace Adler and her siblings Janet and Joyce and is married to Martin Adler. She is characterized as bubbly and energetic, and this is just so fitting since she works in theatre! She is such a standout personality that Grace once asked her to go with her to therapy because the doctor seemed to think she was just made up. Grace also realizes she and her mother are alike in the sense that they need to be “tended” in a relationship.
Which former US president did Karen claim to be a mistress of?
So Karen is not afraid to show off her sexuality, or to get whatever is is she wants using it. She has a long list of lovers, sexual relationships, and dates like Martina Navratilova, Jon Voight, Steven Tyler, and Goldie Hawn. According to her even the “homophobic politician” Anita Bryant fell in love with her. Another highlight of her sexual conquests is her illicit relationship with a US politician. She explains that this relationship is why when he died no one said anything to her at the funeral!
Which university did Will graduate from?
Being an attorney, we know that Will graduated from a law school, specifically the NYU School of Law, but what was his alma mater? Being a Will & Grace fan, surely this won’t be difficult to remember - because that’s where he met his platonic soul-mate/best friend/life partner Grace Adler! In fact, they dated when they were living across from each other in the dorms. They fell out for a while after he came out to her, but made up about a year later.
Jack is whose biological father?
Though Jack may be gay, he also has a son with Bonnie, a nurse at a sperm clinic where he donated his sperm when he was seventeen. Unbeknownst to him, Bonnie wanted a child and so took his sperm, and had their son via in vitro fertilization. He was raised by Bonnie for thirteen years until he introduced himself to Jack. Described as “nice, sweet, and kind” by Jack, the two try to have a good father and son relationship.
Which of these was not one of Jack’s careers?
We all know about Jack’s dream to enter the performance arts industry; his passion lies in acting, dancing, and music. He really does his best to pursue his passion. He even quits his job at Barney’s and goes for another audition after having an epiphany when he dreamt he talked to God, who told him to follow his bliss. But not everyone may know just how many jobs Jack has had in the meantime. Can you tell which job on this list he hasn’t tried?
Who is Jack’s mentor?
Jack did not get all his acting chops just from practice alone; he had a mentor! A thin lady with short silver hair and fabulous scarves. She was Jack’s acting teacher at The Learning Annex, where she was infamously known for “treating her students cruelly.” For example, she would pull on their hair and even put out cigarettes with their eyes! Looks like he learned from her though; later on he himself would become an acting teacher in addition to a performer.
What did Will call himself because of his kinship with Sulu?
Will is a passionate fan of pop culture. He loves Barry Manilow, he is a Jennifer Lopez fan, and he has written fan mail to pop star Justin Timberlake. Another one of his fandoms is Star Trek. While growing up Will watched Star Trek and came to idolize Sulu. He considered himself part of a sub group that he deftly described as, “an elite subset of soon to be gay men who sensed at an early age a kinship with the character of Sulu, based on his sensitivity and lingering looks at Captain Kirk.”
Who was Will’s first date after coming out?
Ah, the exciting and thrilling time after coming out! Now that Will has come out, it’s time to go out there and participate in the dating scene. Will eventually goes out with this dude, whom he must have liked right? But of course nothing is so simple as that - first he learns that this guy stole his credit cards and subsequently his identity as he travelled to Europe. Then he learns from Jack that he actually set Will up with the guy to “boost his confidence.” Jack probably didn’t know what he was getting poor Will into.
Who did Will work for after his brief stint as a freelance writer?
Though Will primarily works as an attorney, he had an interest in being a playwright and even wrote a play called, “Bye-Bisexual” before he came out. He started out with his own law practice but closed it down when his client Harlin Polk fired him. He then moved on to Doucette and Stein afterwards. He decided to become a freelance writer after being unhappy and unfulfilled with his corporate lawyer job. Who did he work for after leaving freelance writing and returning to corporate law?
What was the name of Karen’s maid?
Ah yes, a fan favorite! Karen’s maid was apparently only supposed to star in one episode, but the reception for her was so great she became a semi-regular character on the show (and quite possibly a cultural icon). She and Karen have what one might call a “love-hate” relationship, but they really seem to be there for each other when needed. In one instance she had to marry Jack in order to maintain her green card (which was about to expire) and remain in the US.
What was the improv group Will and Grace were in?
Will and Grace are not only the best of friends, nor are they simply exes, they were also part of an improv group in college! It seems like these two really were inseparable and are just meant to be together. College seemed like the good old crazy days. Will met Jack literally while inside of a closet, Jack immediately knew Will was still in the closet, and Grace sold Will’s school papers without his knowledge. What was the name of the improv group that Will and Grace performed in?
Where did Grace teach interior design classes?
Grace Adler is not only an interior designer, she also has her own interior design firm! Grace really shows that she can be a successful and independent woman. Her firm which was located in the Puck Building in New York City is where some of the scenes in the show take place. She isn’t just an established interior designer and boss (Karen is her assistant, by the way), she also teaches interior design. But where exactly does she teach her interior design classes?
What characteristic of Karen’s voice made it so distinct?
Karen is not someone who creeps up on you; she barrels her way into any scene with her loud voice and her brazen personality. She can be cruel to the people around her, and she knows how to get what she wants using her aliases, her sexuality, or just her money. Did we tell you she also has a very rich husband whom she describes as “obese” (he’s never seen on screen)? Anyway another thing that’s distinctive about her is her voice - what’s so unusual about it?
How many novels did Jack claim to have completed when he was 10?
Jack McFarland is hilariously portrayed as a bit slow. Will claims he still cannot count to ten, and that “he labels his shoes L and R.” Ironically, Jack is also shown to be somewhat of a prodigy, as he claims to have finished a handful of short novels at the young age of ten. He is not stupid though, he did graduate from nursing school “with flying colors.” But his true genius and passion really lies in performing - acting, dancing, and music. Though he goes from job to job, there’s no stopping his love for performance!
Which celebrity besides Julia Roberts did Grace claim to have a resemblance to?
Grace Adler can be the butt of many jokes, and she is often teased by her friends. She can be a bit vain yet also unladylike, and is famous for her “neurotic and childish antics,” as opposed to Will’s cool and reasonable demeanour. Due to her somewhat shallowness, she describes herself as “a frickin’ bombshell” and she compares her looks, read hair and all, to celebrities like Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman. Which other celebrity did she says she has a resemblance to?
Who was Grace supposed to marry in “Pilot?”
Just like in our other favorite show Friends, the pilot episode, later retitled “Love and Marriage,” of this show featured one of our leads about to marry someone - before they changed their mind! Grace was contemplating breaking up with her beau. She consults Will about him and Will, at the possible expense of their relationship, reveals his reservations about the guy. Grace initially wanted to end the relationship but this guy proposed! She accepted - hence, the new dilemma! In the end she chooses her relationship with Will over this other guy.
Who did Jack dress up as in “Boo! Humbug?”
Halloween is a fabulous time for trick or treating and dressing up - and Jack and Karen will not fall behind when it comes to having great costume ideas! They invite Will and Grace to go with them, but they refuse because they think it is for children. And so Karen dresses up as “body,” which entails her dressing up in a provocative, revealing costume. Karen is also mistaken for a drag queen and collects a squad of drag queens! But do you remember who Jack dresses up as?
What was the name of the divorcee Will befriends in “Grace, Replaced?”
Can Grace ever be replaced in Will’s life? Well, Grace herself seemed to fear so, after Karen warns her of the “impending danger” of it happening in the episode “Grace, Replaced.” Will is feeling especially neglected when Grace’s work demands her to do lots of overtime, so he opts to hang out with a new neighbor, a newly divorced woman who “matches Grace quirk for quirk.” Though at first Grace thinks nothing of it, could her creeping fears come to true?
Who was Grace’s high school crush in “Das Boob?”
This episode, as the title suggests, is all about boobs. Grace gets into a bit of a tight spot because of those damn bras that Karen suggests to her. It all starts like this: Grace gets a call from her high school crush after he sees her (with “deceivingly big breasts”) featured in the local paper. Karen then makes her try on the hydra-bra, which is filled with water “for extra-perkiness.” At the guy’s gallery opening, her chest gets caught on Karen’s brooch, and water begins shooting out from her chest in every direction!
When did Will come out to Grace?
This might or might not be a surprise to you guys, but before Will and Grace were not just the best platonic friends/life partners in the whole world, they also actually dated! Gasp, I know! But that’s how these two really started out. Grace was even convinced she would spend the rest of her days with Will (and sleep with him too, of course), but this plan sort of went a different direction. They still ended up really close, married-like even, but they don’t have a sexual relationship - because Will came out to her on the night they were supposed to have sex!
What TV network does Jack work at?
Jack works a lot of jobs in his throughout his career, including his time as a backup dancer for Jennifer Lopez, before finally getting to bask in the spotlight of being a celebrity. He worked at a TV network where he finally got to host his own talk show called “Jack Talk.” He also gets cast in a crime drama called The Badge, as Chuck Rafferty, “a straight hard-boiled detective” (it’s funny because it’s sort of opposite who Jack really is, but hey, that means he’s a great actor)!
Which of these is not part of Will’s “five pillars of happiness” in the episode, “Ben? Her?”
In the two-part finale of season 2, we see Will somewhat content with where his life is going, after taking a magazine quiz and finding out that he supposedly has the “five pillars of happiness.” Grace, on the other hand, has none of the five pillars, which his highlighted by the fact that she is dating Josh with whom she has a “lukewarm romance.” Will later introduces her to Ben Doucette, and the two sleep together, to Will’s annoyance. Grace later claims she found her five pillars, as Will’s pillars start crumbling down.
Which concert tickets did Grace win in the episode “Sweet and Sour Charity?”
Grace wins “prized” concert tickets in a call-in radio contest. After winning she “vows to reciprocate” and donate some of her time and effort to charity, which she tries very hard to do! But when she does ask Will to come with her to a community center, she shies away from her promise due to a lot of conflicting social events in her calendar. But even Jack and Karen can’t easily escape from Grace’s “newfound charity,” which ends with Jack accidentally giving away one of Karen’s most prized shoes.
Who was the only woman Will ever slept with?
As if Grace didn’t already have enough insecurities to deal with when it came to this woman! She learned that this woman was Leo’s ex-girlfriend, and that their families are quite close. Grace gets even more jealous of this woman when she learns that she was the same woman Will had sex with all those years ago - right after he came out and said he could not do it with her! The woman also admitted she has never gotten over Will - she even names her puppy after him.
Who was George, Will’s father, having an affair with in the episode “Cheaters?”
George Truman is known as a responsible and loving father who tries his best to be there for his children. George appears to have “seemingly openly accepted Will for who he is,” though he still hasn’t told his colleagues that Will is gay, in fear that they are still quite close-minded. So it might be a little strange to discover that George is having an affair, something that Grace finds out. The affair becomes a source of conflict when Will shrugs the whole thing off.
Who was Grace’s boyfriend in the episode “Sons and Lovers?”
In the two-part episode, “Sons and Lovers,” we witness Grace’s struggle between her boyfriend and her life partner Will. Tensions have grown between the two, as Will feels resentful when this new boyfriend moves in, and he of course feels left out and like a third wheel. Described as polar opposites, Will is more grounded while this new boyfriend is more free-spirited. Grace later encounters a different dilemma - the two men find common ground! How will that affect both of her existing relationships?
Who was Elliot’s crush in “Crouching Father Hidden Husband?”
Jack tries to be a good father to Elliot, he really does. But sometimes Jack can be a little too enthusiastic - which almost always ends up with him taking over the spotlight! This is exactly what happens in the episode “Crouching Father Hidden Husband,” when Jack starts dancing as upbeat music starts playing and Elliot leaves, embarrassed. Elliot was supposed to go to this dance with his crush, who turned him down. Jacks’ solution, naturally, was to ask Grace to be his son’s date! That obviously doesn’t turn out well either.
Who was Will’s date in “Jingle Balls?”
Curious about Will’s new date, Grace invites him over for dinner, where she learns that he is a ballet dancer by profession. After he leaves, Will calls out Grace for judging his date because of his occupation - which is untrue because Grace actually liked him! This leads to the revelation that maybe it was Will who had a problem with the guy. Later, when the guy “prances around on the streets” as the snow starts to fall, Will decides to break it off with him.
Who is the personification of God in Jack’s dream in the episode “AI: Artificial Insemination?”
It is not only Will and Grace who were thinking of making life-changing decisions in this episode, during which the two, as the episode title implies, think about bringing up a child together. Jack also considers making some changes when, after getting knocked out by falling boxes, he dreams about God who tells him to “follow his bliss.” Jack’s bliss is clearly performing. Before this dream, Jack got promoted at Barney’s after getting rejected at another audition. After his talk with “God,” he decides to go for another audition!
Who was the doctor Grace met in “…And the Horse he Rode in On?”
This episode is a crossroad of sorts, because this is the continuation of the storyline where Grace and Will are supposed to go to a clinic for artificial insemination, after they decide to bring up a child together. On the way to the clinic Grace hits her head and gets picked up by a guy riding a horse. This guy turns out to be a doctor, and helps her dress her wound. What is the name of this prince-like guy on a horse?
Whose birthday party did the gang go to in the episode “Humongous Growth?”
This episode is hilarious because Jack and Karen set Will and Grace up to come together and make up after a big argument. They had a fight in the previous episode and Will kicked Grace out of their apartment. Jack and Karen separately invite them to the birthday party of Joe and Larry’s daughter – who is never even seen in the episode! Naturally, their initial interaction is to fight, but Jack and Karen save the day by throwing them into the balloon moonwalk. Problem solved!
What did Jennifer Lopez’s backup dancer slip on in the episode “I Do. Oh No You Di-int?”
In this episode we see Jack back in the spotlight or, more accurately, in the spotlight next to Jennifer Lopez! He got hired to dance for her after her original backup dancer met with an accident - he slipped and fell on something (such a tragedy)! She liked Jack so much that she even offered him a job on tour with her. She later fires him after he gives her a copy of a song Karen made (at the wrong time). Despite this, she still recommended him to Janet Jackson.
How does Jack describe Peter in “Saving Grace, Again?”
After the whole fiasco with Leo, the gang decides to go on a vacation for the weekend, where Leo should never be talked about. Since Jack and Karen don’t like the car ride, they bail on the plan. Meanwhile, Jack reminisces about a guy named Peter whom he’d previously seen in a cocoa commercial when he was a child. He recruits him for his TV network, but Rip Taylor also wants the job! Can you remember how Jack describes Peter?
At what age did Grace let her pet cat escape?
A funny story re-told by her father, much to her chagrin, this is the tale of when Grace Adler accidentally let their pet cat loose when she was still young, after leaving the door of their house open. Because her father loved the story so much, he persisted in telling it again and again. Though at first their relationship is awkward and quite distant (he can’t fathom why she doesn’t like his jokes, while she says their relationship is “fine” as long as “there’s a conversation”), they repair their relationship in an episode titled, “It’s a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World.”
What did Vince buy Will for his birthday in the episode “Key Party?”
Vince is the longest relationship Will has during the duration of the series. He’s an NYPD cop and he meets Will when the latter gets pulled over while teaching Karen how to drive. They soon find out that their friends were setting them up! In the episode “Key Party,” Grace runs into Vince in the shopping mall and finds out about his gift for Will, which she has some reservations about because she thinks that Will “will hate the gesture.”
What were the names of Will and Grace’s son and daughter, respectively, in “The Finale?”
Oh, the wonderful finale - with its tearjerkers and surprises and trips down memory lane. We witness Will and Grace’s lives and their dreams (literally, for Grace at some point in the episode). We also experience one of our favorite tropes when it comes to TV shows: history repeating itself. When Grace’s daughter and Will’s son meet it seems just like when Will and Grace met just all those many years ago! Will they actually have the same friendship as their parents?
What song were Hall & Oates going to perform in the episode “The Definition of Marriage?”
Do you remember the episode, “The Definition of Marriage” in the eighth season? This is the episode when Grace and James are set to marry for a green card. Well, Grace of course wanted the wedding to be low-key with not many people in attendance. Of course Karen Walker, being Karen Walker, ignores Grace’s request and arranges “a huge affair” instead - even hiring singing duo Hall & Oates to perform one of their well loved songs! Can you remember which song?
Where did Grace and Leo go in the Finale?
This finale is not for the faint of heart: it contains many disappointments and frustrations. Like how Will felt about Grace after Will chose her over Vince; he didn’t think she was willing to make the equal efforts or sacrifices. Grace meanwhile has a dream about their life as parents down the road, and they’re both unhappy! The two lose touch for a while (they fall out when Grace leaves with Leo), but meet around twenty years later, when they both have children of their own. They say goodbye and part ways.
Which US politician commented that the show educated the American public?
At the time Will & Grace aired, it was considered uncertain and even dangerous territory for TV networks to air shows with gay characters in prominent roles (a similar show called Ellen, featuring Ellen DeGeneres as a gay woman, ignited controversy and had parental advisories at the beginning of episodes). But Will & Grace was a hit with TV viewers, even forming part of the “Must See TV” line-up on NBC. Even a high ranking US official seemed to believe that Will & Grace influenced education about LGBT issues and the fight for equality!
What was the name of Barry Manilow’s Christmas concert in “Fanilow?”
It is no secret that Will is a huge Barry Manilow fan (even referred to as “Fanilow” later on by Rudy), so he camps out at the ticket booth where they’re selling tickets to Manilow’s Christmas concert. Will tells his friends he is “at the shelter to feed the homeless” but really he’s waiting in line at the ticket booths! So it’s awkward when Grace encounters him later on. Rudy, a guy Will initially rejected, allows him backstage access after Will agrees to go on a date with him to Philadelphia.