Will & Grace
Bully Woolley
TV Flash files “Bully Woolley” as hour 161 of 246 in the TV Flash guide — Will & Grace (1998–2006) on NBC, season 7, episode 15, aired 2005-02-03, 30 min.
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How this hour is filed
This leaf is S07E15: listed hour 161 of 246 in the Will & Grace guide, hour 15 of 24 in season 7. It aired 2005-02-03 (30 min). The listed hour before it is “Partners” (S07E14). Next is “Dance Cards & Greeting Cards” (S07E16).
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Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
Scott Woolley, under the alias, Haley Joel Osment, hires Grace to design his new restaurant under the condition Grace fires Karen from her design firm. Grace later tells Karen about the incident and they realize the man that hired Grace is really Scott Woolley. Grace and Karen decide to trap him in his lie. Meanwhile, Jack takes Will out for a boys' night to get his mind off of Vince, but ends up abandoning Will at the club. Will upset over being dumped at the club confronts Jack about his behavior. In an effort to make it up to Will, Jack takes him out to lunch and tries to ignore everyone around him except, Will. The task becomes incredibly difficult once Jack realizes Patti Lupone 9guest star as herself) has entered the restaurant. The waiter at the restaurant request Patti sing, "Don't Cry for Me Argentina". Before she sings she asks the surrounding patrons, including Jack, if it's all right with everyone if she sings. Jack, trying to ignore her request goes off on her. Will impressed by Jack's behavior is touched, thus proving Jack truly does cares for him. As Jack's reward, Will let's him cut a piece of Patti's hair to add to his wig collection.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Bully Woolley sit in the Will & Grace guide?
S07E15 is listed hour 161 of 246 — hour 15 of 24 in season 7, season 7 episode 15.
When did Will & Grace S07E15 air?
Bully Woolley aired 2005-02-03 and is listed at 30 minutes.
Original run or revival?
Start with the 1998–2006 NBC seasons; the 2017–2020 revival is extra chemistry, not the historical jolt.
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