Hey La, Hey La, My Ex-Boyfriend's Back
| Title | “Hey La, Hey La, My Ex-Boyfriend's Back” |
| Episode # | 2.16 (38) |
| Season # | 2 |
| Original Airdate | 07-Mar-2000 |
| Writers | Jeff Greenstein |
| Producers | David Kohan & Max Mutchnick and James Burrows |
| Director | James Burrows |
Plot Synopsis
Will's former boyfriend, Michael, is back in town and may want to rekindle their relationship. Meanwhile, Karen tries taking her "career" more seriously and asks Grace for greater responsibilities.
Cast
- Eric McCormack (Will Truman)
- Debra Messing (Grace Adler)
- Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)
- Megan Mullally (Karen Walker)
Guest Cast
- Chris Potter (Michael)
- Christian Zimmerman (Andrew Kirkland)
Notes
- This episode was the UltimateTV Best Bet for 3/14/2000. This episode was also a ClickTV Best Bet for 3/14/2000.
- We learn a little bit of background on Will & Grace's college dating days, as well as Will and Michael's 7-year relationship.
- Karen's step-son Mason is "the fat one."
Media
- Transcript of this Episode.
- French Transcript of this Episode (courtesy of Cecile).
- HeyLa.wmv: Will visits Michael.
- KarenDesigns.wmv: Grace helps Karen pick a chair.
- MasonSweetie.wav: KAREN "Mason, sweetie, would you a like a glass of milk with that pie? What the hell?!"
Viewer Rating
Airdates & Ratings
| Date | Time | Rating | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2000 | 9:00 PM | 09.8/14% | #45 | *Highest rated NBC show of the evening |
| 06/13/2000 | 9:00 PM | 07.1/11% | #43 | |
| 09/07/2000 | 8:30 PM | 07.6/12% | #26 | Special 2-for-1 double feature |