Will & Grace

The first of a two‑part series sees the duo encounter a despondent woman in a bar, lifting her spirits by recounting episodes from their own past. In this episode, they appear as guest stars alongside Martina Navratilova and Debbie Reynolds.

Lows in the Mid‑Eighties – Part One is an episode‑length programme that opens the first half of a two‑part narrative. It is presented as a self‑contained instalment, setting the tone for the continuation that follows in the second part. The central action follows a pair of characters who find themselves in a bar where a woman appears visibly downcast. Recognising her mood, the duo engages her in conversation, gradually lifting her spirits by recounting episodes from their own histories. Their anecdotes serve as the mechanism through which the woman’s gloom is eased, turning the encounter into a moment of shared recollection and uplift. The episode features guest appearances by two well‑known personalities. Martina Navratilova makes a cameo, adding her distinctive presence to the scene, while Debbie Reynolds also turns up, contributing her own flair to the unfolding interaction. Their involvement is limited to this particular instalment, enhancing the narrative without extending beyond the described events. As the first segment of a two‑part story, this episode concludes on a note that anticipates further development in the subsequent part. The structure ensures that the audience receives a complete, albeit introductory, experience while leaving room for continuation in the following episode.