Will and Grace the Christmas Episodes

Deck the Halls with Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen

Welcome to the ultimate guide to the best Will & Grace Christmas and holiday episodes, from the early days of the late ’90s to the festive episodes of the revival. Whether you’re looking for the high-fashion chaos of the Barney’s window display, the legendary Homo for the Holidays revelation, or a trip back in time to 1912 New York, this is your go-to directory for revisiting the gang’s most fabulous and heartwarming seasonal moments.

The cast of Will & Grace sitting around a Thanksgiving dinner table with a turkey, featuring Karen, Will, Grace, Jack, and Jack's mother, Judith.

1. Homo for the Holidays.

Season 2, Episode 7, 1999

The holidays take a chaotic turn when Jack’s mother, Judith, visits for Thanksgiving. To Will and Grace’s shock, they discover Jack has never come out to her and has even let her believe he and Grace once dated. As the turkey rests, the gang tries to nudge Jack into the truth, leading to a legendary “coming out” moment and a surprising revelation from Judith herself.

Grace, Will, and Jack sitting together in the apartment watching television in their pajamas.

2. Jingle Balls.

Season 4, Episode 12, 2001

Christmas in New York gets competitive when Will is hired to design the holiday window displays at Barney’s. His professional pride is tested when Jack is brought in as his “artistic consultant,” leading to a clash of styles. Meanwhile, Grace tries to perform a Christmas miracle for a man she thinks is a pauper, only to find out he’s a high-society admire

Jack McFarland wearing a top hat and playing the piano while his nephew Jordy performs with a tambourine in a Santa hat.

3. A Little Christmas Queer.

Season 8, Episode 9, 2005

The gang travels to Connecticut to spend the holidays at the home of Will’s mother, Marilyn. While there, Will struggles with his mother’s sudden acceptance of his young, flamboyant nephew, Jordie—a warmth she never showed Will as a child. Jack steps in as a mentor to help Jordie stage a festive (and very fabulous) holiday performance for the family.

Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen standing outside on a snowy New York City street during the holidays.

4. A Gay Olde Christmas.

Season 9, Episode 7, 2017

In this holiday “time travel” special, the friends imagine Christmas in 1912 New York. Will and Grace play a wealthy, closeted couple, while Jack and Karen portray struggling immigrants. The episode blends holiday cheer with a poignant look at how the LGBTQ+ community and women navigated the holidays at the turn of the century.

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