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Marilyn Truman is a fictional character portrayed by Blythe Danner in the TV series Will & Grace.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Moveable Feast: Part 2 (season 4), they were 58 years old.
They appear in 15 episodes out of a total of 246 aired
The character of Marilyn Truman is mainly associated with Grace Adler, Will Truman and Jack McFarland.

Marilyn Truman

by Blythe Danner

character

Episodes15

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    Moveable Feast: Part 2
    episode S4.E10 november 2001
    When Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen want to spend Thanksgiving together. But they each have to visit someone or go to another Thanksgiving dinner. So Will comes up with the plan to visit each place for one hour at a time. But each visit leaves them reeling and leaves them unable to enjoy their own celebration.
  • 7.6
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    Cheatin' Trouble Blues
    episode S4.E19 march 2002
    An excited Will presents his newly reconciled parents with a romantic cruise on their anniversary - but his idealistic plans are scuttled when he learns that each is hiding a secret.
  • 7.4
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    Home Court Disadvantage
    episode S6.E3 october 2003
    When Grace and Leo join Karen for a friendly game of tennis at her exclusive club, her fierce playing style sends Grace fleeing the court.
  • 7.5
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    Me and Mr. Jones
    episode S6.E4 october 2003
    Earning a brief speaking role in an off Broadway play, Jack shares the stage with legendary actor James Earl Jones.
  • 7.5
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    Heart Like a Wheelchair
    episode S6.E6 november 2003
    Continuing his new role as caretaker for a disabled Marilyn, a resentful Will takes his wheelchair-bound mother for an afternoon roll in the park and bumps into an attractive bachelor Tom wheeling an invalid of his own.
  • 7.3
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    I Never Cheered for My Father
    episode S6.E21 april 2004
    Elliott announces that he's going to apply into the school cheerleaders, which makes Jack very proud of him. Tina confides in Will that she suspects Will's dad is seeing another woman since he is now always too tired to have sex with her. Will has to go to see his father to find out what's the truth but he isn't prepared for the truth.
  • 7.3
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    Christmas Break
    episode S7.E12 december 2004
    Grace attends a holiday party at Will's mother Marilyn's home and accidentally breaks a treasured Lladro figurine. Will convinces Grace not to tell his mother and to blame the accident on one of the other guests at the party.
  • 7.3
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    From Queer to Eternity
    episode S7.E22 may 2005
    When Grace convinces Karen to accompany her to her father Martin's birthday bash, the situation turns awkward when it is just the three of them.
  • 7.6
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    A Little Christmas Queer
    episode S8.E9 december 2005
    While spending the holidays at Will's mother Marilyn's house, Grace gets cozy with Will's brother and old flame Sam. Sam's adopted daughter finds a fan in Karen who is intrigued by the little girl.
  • 7.5
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    Blanket Apology
    episode S8.E19 april 2006
    After losing his job as the host of "JackTalk," Jack vows never to return to acting. An unrelenting Karen, however, will not let Jack give up on his passion and decides to do whatever it takes to get Jack to an audition. Meanwhile, Grace accompanies Will to dinner at his parents' home.
  • 8
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    The Mourning Son
    episode S8.E20 april 2006
    Friends and family gather for the funeral of Will's father. During the reception everyone shares fond last memories of Will's father, while Will's last memory is not as pleasant. As he tries to come to terms with their last fight, Marilyn helps him realize the changes he must make in his life.
  • 7.9
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    It's a Family Affair
    episode S9.E16 april 2018
    Grace's father and Will's mother end up making a surprising and upsetting connection. Jack rebounds from his breakup with a new love. Karen must decide between her husband and her lover.
  • 7.6
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    So Long, Division
    episode S10.E7 november 2018
    Grace unintentionally meets Noah's daughter Katie; Will's mom Marilyn visits after the death of her beloved dog, but doesn't get the emotional support she expects; Jack argues with his rec center boss, Theo.
  • 7.8
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    Bad Blood
    episode S10.E15 march 2019
    After her dad, Martin, is rushed to the hospital, Grace is shocked when he refuses a transfusion of Will's blood. Will's mom, Marilyn, uncharacteristically takes Martin to task. Karen's demands cause Jack to uninvite her to his wedding.
  • 7.4
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    Of Mouse and Men
    episode S11.E10 february 2020
    Marilyn goes behind Grace's back to fix her up with a beagle-breeding couple interested in adopting Grace's baby; Will helps Karen deal with a PR nightmare; Jack and Estefan go to extreme lengths to get rid of a mouse.