Women and Children First
| Title | “Women and Children First” |
| Episode # | 5.16 (108) |
| Season # | 5 |
| Original Airdate | 13-Feb-2003 |
| Writers | Laura Kightlinger |
| Producers | Jeff Greenstein & Jhoni Marchinko and James Burrows |
| Director | James Burrows |
Plot Synopsis
Grace has a girl's night in Brooklyn with Karen, Rosario, Ellen and new neighbor Julie — and she offends Karen when she doesn't take her advice regarding Leo. Meanwhile, Jack reconnects with his childhood babysitter and falls back into childhood patterns, befuddling (and disturbing) Will.
Cast
- Eric McCormack (Will Truman)
- Debra Messing (Grace Adler)
- Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)
- Megan Mullally (Karen Walker)
- Shelley Morrison (Rosario Salazar)
Guest Cast
- Demi Moore (Sissy)
- Rosanna Arquette (Julie)
- Leigh-Allyn Baker (Ellen)
Notes
- Originally a 45-minute "Super-Size" episode, heavily edited down to 30 minutes for repeats. The DVD release includes the 30 minute version.
- Leo calls and tells Grace he will be in Africa for 5 more weeks.
- Ellen has had her second child, but is still a little heavy; both Karen and Julie mistake her for being pregnant (in the 45-minute version).
Media
- Credits for this Episode.
- Transcript of this Episode.
- 0516-MeetSissy.wmv: Meet Sissy.
- 0516-Outtake.wmv: Outtake.
Viewer Rating
Airdates & Ratings
| Date | Time | Rating | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2003 | 9:15 PM | 12.4/18% | #08 | 45-min "Super-Size" episode |
| 06/26/2003 | 9:00 PM | 05.2/09% | #28 | Edited to 30 minutes |
| 10/16/2003 | 9:00 PM | 07.7/11% | #39 | Edited to 30 minutes |