Peggy Lane O'Rourke

When Doug and Carrie visit their priest for some marriage counseling, they run into friends who recently had a child, which causes both of them to think about adopting a baby.

Opting out of the annual Adler Design Christmas party, ultimate "Fanilow" Will (Eric McCormack) spends the night waiting in line for tickets to a special Barry Manilow (as himself) concert - only to have his weak bladder force him to make a quick pit stop and entrust Grace (Debra Messing) to hold his place. However, Will's snubbing of an overweight man in the bathroom line leaves his chances of meeting his idol in doubt. Meanwhile, a distraught Grace discovers her mother (guest star Debbie Reynolds, "Singing in the Rain") has cancelled on their annual Hanukkah shopping spree to have dinner with Jack (Sean Hayes) and Karen (Megan Mullally) as they embrace the inspiring music of Manilow.

After Will (Eric McCormack) and Grace (Debra Messing) decide to have a baby together, obstacles pile up, including a missing specimen sample and bungled insemination efforts that have them teetering between artificial and natural means - all leading to mis-conceptions. Meanwhile, Jack (Sean Hayes) considers giving up his show-business aspirations, until he gets some career advice from an unexpected source - his idol, Cher (guest starring as herself). Likewise, married Karen (Megan Mullally) is sorely tempted by the romantic tickling of a rich and natty gentleman (guest star Rip Torn, "Men in Black"). Shelley Morrison also stars. Part 2 of 2.

Elaine's boyfriend shows his support for a hockey team by painting his face and taunting opposing fans.

While talking in the hallway with his neighbor Gina, Jerry is snubbed by her jealous boyfriend Martin. Later that evening, Gina wakes Jerry to ask for his help after Martin tries to commit suicide during a jealous rage. With Martin in a coma, Gina asks the reluctant Jerry for a kiss right in her dying boyfriend's hospital room. Meanwhile, Elaine must fast for three days to prepare for an ulcer test, and a psychic warns George not to take a vacation in the Cayman Islands that he has planned.

Ellen conquers being alone by doing fun things on her own. Meanwhile, Spence and Joe wreak havoc on Paige's vacant apartment.