Oh Dad, Poor Dad, He's Kept Me In The Closet and I'm So Sad
| Title | “Oh Dad, Poor Dad, He's Kept Me In The Closet and I'm So Sad” |
| Episode # | 2.13 (35) |
| Season # | 2 |
| Original Airdate | 15-Feb-2000 |
| Writers | Katie Palmer |
| Producers | David Kohan & Max Mutchnick and James Burrows |
| Director | James Burrows |
Plot Synopsis
Will's ideal relationship with his loving father sours when his dad prepares to accept an award at his company's dinner banquet but tries to dissuade his son from attending because he's told everyone that Will is married to Grace. Meanwhile, Karen's private detective finds Jack's biological father.
Cast
- Eric McCormack (Will Truman)
- Debra Messing (Grace Adler)
- Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)
- Megan Mullally (Karen Walker)
Guest Cast
- Sydney Pollack (George Truman)
- Perry King (John Marshall)
- Mark Ankeny (Ted Farmer)
- Mimi Cozzens (BJ)
- Joe Ochman (Chuck)
Notes
- The title is a reference to the Arthur L. Kopit play "Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad".
Media
- Transcript of this Episode.
- OhDad.wmv: Jack meets his "Daddy"
Viewer Rating
Airdates & Ratings
| Date | Time | Rating | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2000 | 9:00 PM | 09.5/13% | #38 | *Highest rated NBC show of the evening |
| 05/16/2000 | 8:30 PM | 06.6/10% | #53 | Special 8:30 Episode |
| 08/31/2000 | 9:00 PM | 08.6/13% | #16 |