[s5e3] The Kid Stays Out Of The Picture May 2026

By the end of the episode, Grace backs out of the pregnancy plan entirely. In response, a devastated Will kicks her out of his apartment, effectively ending their living arrangement and damaging their friendship for the first time. 2. Subplots & Side Characters

This episode marks a significant turning point in the series, shifting from comedy to a more serious exploration of its central friendship. Feature Profile: [S5E3] The Kid Stays Out of the Picture October 10, 2002 Series: Will & Grace

Grace asks Will for an extra month to reconsider their commitment to conceiving a child. [S5E3] The Kid Stays Out of the Picture

The episode centers on the fallout from Grace Adler’s (Debra Messing) budding romance with Dr. Leo Markus (Harry Connick Jr.). Smitten by Leo, Grace begins to have second thoughts about the artificial insemination plan she made with Will (Eric McCormack).

Will has already bought a cradle, but when Grace's date with Dr. Leo accidentally takes them to a level that she wasn't expecting, By the end of the episode, Grace backs

The dissolution of Will and Grace’s plan to have a child together. 1. The Main Storyline: The Breaking Point

Will, who has already bought a cradle and is emotionally invested in becoming a father, is deeply hurt by her hesitation. This leads to a fierce "verbal sparring match" and eventually a massive fight. Subplots & Side Characters This episode marks a

Jack (Sean Hayes) loses "style points" and begins acting incognito because he believes the "Gay Mafia" is out to get him.