Tea and a Total Lack of Sympathy
| Title | “Tea and a Total Lack of Sympathy” |
| Episode # | 2.10 (32) |
| Season # | 2 |
| Original Airdate | 11-Jan-2000 |
| Writers | Jon Kinnally & Tracy Poust |
| Producers | David Kohan & Max Mutchnick and James Burrows |
| Director | James Burrows |
Plot Synopsis
When Ben tells Will that he has until Friday to find a new client or lose his job, Will kisses up to Karen to appease his new boss. Jack and Grace try to get on their favorite TV show and then get into hot water over an antique teapot.
Cast
- Eric McCormack (Will Truman)
- Debra Messing (Grace Adler)
- Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)
- Megan Mullally (Karen Walker)
Guest Cast
- Gregory Hines (Ben Doucette)
- Harry Van Gorkum (Porcelain Paul)
- David St. James (Smitty)
- Connie Sawyer (Old Woman)
- Lauren Tuerk (Woman)
- Tony Genaro (Man)
- Jo Marie Payton (Mrs. Freeman)
Notes
- This was the TV Guide Editor's Choice for 4/11/00 and also the UltimateTV Best Bet on 4/11/00.
- This is the first episode where Karen uses her alias, Anastasia Beaverhousen.
Media
- Transcript of this Episode.
- Anqitues.wmv: The Antiques on the Road sequence.
- BenMeetsKaren.wmv: Ben and Mrs. Freeman meet Karen.
- WilmaWorkinKaren.wmv: Wilma Workin' Karen.
Viewer Rating
Airdates & Ratings
| Date | Time | Rating | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2000 | 9:00 PM | 10.2/15% | #32 | *Highest rated NBC show of the evening |
| 04/11/2000 | 9:00 PM | 08.0/12% | #35 | |
| 08/17/2000 | 9:00 PM | 08.2/13% | #13 | *Highest rated NBC show of the evening (2nd over all) |