I Never Promised You an Olive Garden
| Title | “I Never Promised You an Olive Garden” |
| Episode # | 2.03 (25) |
| Season # | 2 |
| Original Airdate | 14-Dec-1999 |
| Writers | Jon Kinnally & Tracy Poust |
| Producers | David Kohan & Max Mutchnick and James Burrows |
| Director | James Burrows |
Plot Synopsis
Friends Rob and Ellen are feeling neglected when Will and Grace begin hanging around with a hipper, younger couple: rock 'n' roll photographer Kai and art-gallery manager Naomi. Meanwhile, Jack and Karen help each other through a parent-teacher conference for her step-kids.
Cast
- Eric McCormack (Will Truman)
- Debra Messing (Grace Adler)
- Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)
- Megan Mullally (Karen Walker)
Guest Cast
- Tom Gallop (Rob)
- Leigh-Allyn Baker (Ellen)
- Steve Valentine (Kai)
- Tamlyn Tomita (Naomi)
- J. T. Larsen (John)
- Penn Badgley (Boy #1, Todd)
- Julius Ritter (Boy #2, Curtis)
- Amy Crofoot (Secretary)
Notes
- Pre-empted by Major League Baseball on 10/19/99. Rescheduled for 12/14/99.
- This was the UltimateTV.com Best Bet for 12/14/99.
Media
- Transcript of this Episode.
- Caught.wmv: Caught by Rob and Ellen.
- JustJohn.wmv: Jack helps John name his show.
- McFairyland.wmv: Jack remembers elementary school.
Viewer Rating
Airdates & Ratings
| Date | Time | Rating | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/1999 | 9:00 PM | 10.5/16% | #31 | |
| 03/07/2000 | 9:00 PM | 08.6/14% | #49 |