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Will & Grace
- NBC, Syndicated
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Fun show about a strong friendship; not for kids.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this popular Manhattan-set sitcom about best friends/roommates addresses homosexuality frankly and matter-of-factly (albeit with some stereotyping), though not graphically. There's a tremendous amount of innuendo, about half of which has to deal with homosexuality and homosexual sex. Drugs and alcohol abuse are frequently treated as a joke, and the characters can be petty and selfish. But they're also always there for each other when it really matters, and there's a strong message about the importance of unconditional friendship.
What's the story?
WILL & GRACE -- one of the longest-running shows on network television featuring a homosexual lead character -- is a humorous take on the life of a gay New York City man and his straight female roommate/best friend, following them through their relationship successes and, more often, failures. Will (Eric McCormack) and Grace (Debra Messing), have been friends since college, when they dated briefly before Will came out of the closet. Ever since, they've been best friends, eventually becoming roommates as well. The rest of the gang is rounded out by Will's other best friend, Jack (Sean Hayes), an aspiring entertainer who's also gay, and Grace's pill-popping, wisecracking assistant/close friend Karen (Megan Mullally), a Manhattan socialite who has a prescription drug habit and spends most of each episode ragging on her friends in a seemingly unfriendly manner. (In almost every episode, though, she has a chance to redeem herself by doing a good deed for one of her friends.)
Is it any good?
What sets this show apart from its not-so-funny sitcom counterparts -- and ended up keeping it on the air for so many years -- is its cutting humor. Pop culture references fly fast and furiously, and the characters exchange witty parlay effortlessly. Will & Grace isn't for kids, but adults should be able to enjoy it for years to come.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about their views on homosexuality and its portrayal in the community, in the media (TV and movies), and in politics.
Is it OK for the show's homosexual characters to make jokes that poke fun at homosexuality? Why or why not? Do any of the characters perpetuate homosexual stereotypes? How? Do any dispel stereotypes?
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My favorite show in the entire world.
I LOVE WILL AND GRACE!!!!!!! How can this be the last season?!? How will I survive without all new episodes every Thursday? As of now, there are only two episodes left. I can't believe it. This show does deal with some things that some parents might raise their eyebrows at, but anyone who has the right sense of humor will love this show. I know I do. I laugh, I cry, I do spit takes with the shows twist and turns and "to be continued..." endings.
All I can say is, it's my favorite show in the universe, and who wants to go to Hollywood to strike at the finale? haha
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A True Guilty Pleasure
Will and Grace is a very good show. I don't think that it's aprpriate for anyone under 13. The language can get pretty strong but you'll fing yourself cracking uop at almost everything!
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This show is absolutly 100% Hilarious
Will & Grace is a very funny show about a gay man and a straight woman living in the same apartment. Will is a gay lawyer who lives with his long time friend Grace: A straight woman who works in fashion designing. Along with their two friends (Who make the show hilarious) Jack (A gay friend of Will's) and Karen (Grace's assistant who constantly takes pills and drinks) make the entire show work.
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Perfect for everyone :)
I love this show, it's one of my all time favorites. I have been watching this show since I was 11.
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Great Show.
Will and Grace is a light TV-14 comedy show that if you don't like even a little you are a lunatic. For 9+.
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Really funny
It is only rated 15+ because will is gay. I dont see anything wrong with this except for graces assistant always stuffing pills in her mouth. I watched this show since i was 11. It is actually really good it makes people more open to homosexual relationships.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Networks: | NBC, Syndicated |
| Cast: | Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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