Ep 9. Family Trip

Will & Grace Season 10 Episode 9, titled "Family Trip," follows the characters as they embark on a vacation together to visit Grace's father and his new family. The episode starts with Grace telling her friends about her father's recent phone call, inviting her and the rest of the gang to come and visit him at his new house in the countryside. Grace is hesitant at first, but ultimately agrees this might be an ideal opportunity to reconnect with her father, her half-sisters - Poppy and Rose - and their mother, Marilyn.

Will, Jack, and Karen jump at the chance to go on a trip together, despite their reservations about visiting with Grace's estranged father. Even Rosie O'Donnell makes a surprise cameo in the episode. The group sets off on a road-trip leaving behind the city for some quality time out in the countryside. But things don't go as planned when they arrive at the house, and much to Grace's surprise, her father doesn't seem that thrilled to see her.

As the group tries to get through to the distant and cold father, Grace struggles with her feelings about the situation, which only becomes more chaotic as various intricate family dynamics come to the forefront. Meanwhile, Jack reunites with his half-brother, related to him through his estranged father, who happens to be none other than Elliot's father. Karen, as usual, struggles to deal with her overwhelming emotions as her friends continue to annoy and irritate her throughout the trip.

As the episode progresses, the characters find themselves in one misunderstanding after another - from Grace trying to come to terms with her father's new wife, to Jack learning a secret about his father's life, and Karen facing her fears of abandonment. Despite the frustrating turn of events, the group makes some progress, as they learn to work through their differences, and unite in support of each other's family predicaments.

In the end, the family trip proves to be a much-needed cathartic experience for everyone, bringing old wounds to the surface and forcing them to confront the demons that they tried to avoid. The episode culminates in a heartwarming scene, which sees Grace and her father share a moment of connection– something that seemed impossible earlier in the episode.

"Family Trip" is a powerful and heartfelt episode that delves deep into the complexities of family relationships and the struggles which accompany them. With humor and an understated poignancy, the series captures the audience - while also conveying important truths about the importance of family, forgiveness, and second chances.