| Title | “Secrets and Lays” |
| Episode # | 1.17 (17) |
| Season # | 1 |
| Original Airdate | 23-Mar-1999 |
| Writers | Dava Savel |
| Producers | David Kohan & Max Mutchnick |
| Director | James Burrows |
The gang roughs it in Karen's Vermont cabin in order to take Will's mind off what would have been his anniversary with his ex-boyfriend, Michael. Grace rekindles a romance with an old high-school flame and tries to hide the fling from Will. Meanwhile, Karen's culinary efforts go up in smoke, as does Jack's attempt to cheer Will by dragging him to a gay pub.
| Date | Time | Rating | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/1999 | 9:30 PM | 10.5/15% | #17 | |
| 07/08/1999 | 9:30 PM | 09.6/14% | #05 | |
| 08/24/1999 | 9:30 PM | 09.8/15% | #10 | *Highest rated show of the evening |