Dance Cards and Greeting Cards
| Title | “Dance Cards and Greeting Cards” |
| Episode # | 7.15 (154) |
| Season # | 7 |
| Original Airdate | 10-Feb-2005 |
| Writers | Gail Lerner |
| Producers | Alex Herschlag & Dave Flebotte and James Burrows |
| Director | James Burrows |
Plot Synopsis
Valentine's Day is full of surprises. Grace tries to ignore the greeting card holiday but romantic urges eventually send her into the arms of the enemy — none other than Nick, a hunky greeting card writer. In a dramatic change of events, Karen's former nemesis Scott Woolley tries to win her heart by showering her with gifts but Karen's eyes are on larger things — her new overweight Internet date. Elsewhere, after dancing with a lesbian couple Will and Jack find comfort in each other's arms for the Valentine's Day spotlight dance.
Cast
- Eric McCormack (Will Truman)
- Debra Messing (Grace Adler)
- Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)
- Megan Mullally (Karen Walker)
Guest Cast
- Jeff Goldblum (Scott Woolley)
- Ed Burns (Nick)
- Michele Lee (Lucille)
- Chita Rivera (Lenore)
- Leslie Jordan (Beverley Leslie)
- Andrea Lynn Silvers (Woman)
- Dustin Harris (Man)
- Bob Rusch (Drunk Man)
- Brian A. Setzer (Benji)
Notes
- Karen has been exchanging Internet messages with ElevatorHazard at whalewatcher.com (who is Scott Woolley, of course).
- This is the first appearance of Grace's new love interest Nick.
- Beverley Leslie's "business associate" Benji also appeared in the 5th season episode "Fagmalion Part Three: Bye Bye Beardy".
Media
- Credits for this Episode.
- Transcript of this Episode.
- 0715-Nick-150.wmv: Grace meets greeting card writer Nick.
- 0715-Woolley-150.wmv: Scott Woolley comes to Karen's rescue.
- 0715-Sisters-150.wmv: Sisters and lesbians.
- Internet.wav: JACK "I don't know, Karen. You gotta be careful. You can't trust people you meet on the Internet..."
- Unnatural.wav: JACK "Where the hell are all the queers you promised us, Karen?! God, even the waiters are straight. It's unnatural."
- Nick.wav: NICK "And the real myth must be that February 14 is the only day you're unpleasant and bitter."
- BeverleyLeslie1.wav: BEVERLEY LESLIE "Well, I hope your beau shows, because if that spotlight finds you all alone..."
- RagingMo.wav: JACK "I'm sorry, I'm a wee bit confused. Um... how can I put this delicately? You're a raging 'mo yourself."
- BeverleyLeslie2.wav: BEVERLEY LESLIE "I don't know what you're insinuating, but my precious wife Crystal would be here tonight..."
- Angel.wav: SCOTT WOOLLEY "You are the brightest angel in all of heaven. Also, I'd like so much, so much, to get into your pants."
- Lenore.wav: LENORE "You see, dears, um... We tell people we're sisters. But we're really... sisters."
- BeverleyLeslie3.wav: BEVERLEY LESLIE "Oh, Benji, I can't stand the sight of all this... homosexual dancing!"
Viewer Rating
Airdates & Ratings
| Date | Time | Rating | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2005 | 8:30 PM | 07.7/12% | ||
| 04/07/2005 | 8:30 PM | 05.0/08% | ||
| 07/21/2005 | 10:30 PM | 03.2/05% | Triple Feature | |
| 12/01/2005 | 8:30 PM | 05.0/08% | #51 |