Will and Grace is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 1998 to 2006. It starred Eric McCormack and Debra Messing as Will Truman and Grace Adler, two best friends living in New York City. The show was critically acclaimed and won numerous awards, including 16 Emmy Awards. It was also the first prime-time television series to feature a gay lead character. The show was a huge success and remains popular today.