“Will & Grace”: The Holiday Episodes

The cast of “Will & Grace” (Image Copyright: NBC/Universal)

During its iconic 11-season run, Will & Grace produced a number of classic holiday-themed episodes. In honor of the imminent holiday season and my unwavering nostalgia, I decided to rank them all.

Author’s Note: This is the fourth article in the author’s series about Will & Grace. Click here for Part One, which analyzes the revival trend and recounts my night at an episode taping. Click here for Part Two, which recounts the cast’s appearance at PaleyFest to celebrate the success of the revival. Click here for Part Three, which reviews how the revival wrapped up the series in May 2020.

When it comes to Will & Grace, there are several numbers that illustrate the show’s legacy and impact.

• 246: The number of episodes the show aired over 11 seasons (8 during its original 1998–2006 run and 3 during its 2017–2020 revival).
• 96: The number of Emmys the show was nominated for during its run. Only 5 comedy series in history scored more nominations — Cheers, Frasier, M*A*S*H, The Simpsons, and 30 Rock. The show won a total of 18 Emmys during its run. Only 6 comedy series in history scored more wins — Frasier, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Cheers, The Simpsons, Modern Family, and All in the Family.
• 21: The number of Screen Actors Guild Award nominations the cast received. The only comedy series…